The cost of living may be going up in U.S. cities, but it's nothing compared to the price inflation that some global cities are experiencing.
ECA International, a global management consulting firm, recently came out with its semiannual cost of living survey, which compares the cost of a basket of consumer goods and services in over 400 places worldwide.
The survey is most commonly used by multinational companies to calculate salaries for employees sent abroad. But the prices also provide a fascinating glimpse into what expats pay to live in cities around the world, and where everyday expenses are highest.
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For reference, Manhattan placed 36th — the highest of any U.S. city
Ranked #46 in 2011
Movie Ticket: $13.69
Can of soda: $1.66
Dozen eggs: $4.58
Beer at a bar: $7.33
Source: ECA International
20. Stockholm, Sweden
Ranked #19 in 2011
Movie Ticket: $17.42
Can of soda: $1.91
Dozen eggs: $4.51
Beer at a bar: $10.19
Source: ECA International
19. Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo
Ranked #30 in 2011
Movie Ticket: N/A
Can of soda: $2.26
Dozen eggs: $4.34
Beer at a bar: $7.28
Source: ECA International
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