These Are The Costliest Cities To Live In 2025 According To A Survey

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Costliest Cities To Live In 2025

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1. Zurich, Switzerland

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2. Lausanne, Switzerland

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3. Geneva, Switzerland

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4. New York, NY, United States

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5. Basel, Switzerland

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6. Bern, Switzerland

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7. San Francisco, CA, United States

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Where does your city stand on this new index by Numbeo?

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