The capital is home to several large Swiss companies, including Rolex, Toblerone, Swisscom and the Swatch Group, and foreign offices of U.S. companies, like eBay, Cisco and Ingram Micro. Bern popular for lower taxes, and liberal labor laws. To top it off, the city has managed to maintain cultural heritage. Old Bern has been recognized as UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site as one of the best examples of a medieval city in Europe. City, filled with many historical attractions, Albert Einstein from 1903 and 1905, where he developed the theory of relativity appalling. Human resources consultant ECA International has provided an updated list of the cities of the world's most expensive for U.S. expatriates. The survey studied 400 cities and regions around the world, and measured in the basket of goods commonly purchased by foreign workers in terms of U.S. dollars, including food, clothing and electrical goods. 09 cities of more after the break ...
09. Kobe, Japan
Kobe is one of the busiest container port in Japan. It is also the point of origin and namesake of the world famous Kobe beef. Although Japan is the only Asian country surveyed where the cost of the basket of goods ECA has fallen, it is the most expensive for foreign workers in United States dollars (U.S.). That's largely due to the appreciation of the yen in six months ago, and the costs are higher goods and services.
08. Geneva, Switzerland
Located along Lake Geneva in the French-Switzerland, Geneva is considered as a global hub for diplomacy. It is home to many United Nations agencies, as well as the World Trade Organization, the Red Cross and the headquarters of the World Economic Forum.
A quarter of this beautiful city of public parks, making it a popular destination for U.S. expatriates looking to relocate. Geneva is also known for its haute cuisine, offers more restaurants per capita than New York City.
A quarter of this beautiful city of public parks, making it a popular destination for U.S. expatriates looking to relocate. Geneva is also known for its haute cuisine, offers more restaurants per capita than New York City.
07. Luanda, Angola
Angola capital has witnessed the entry of multinational companies to take advantage of the rich energy reserves. The country is also rich in other goods, coffee exporters, diamonds, sugar, iron and salt.
But three decades of civil war have destroyed infrastructure, Luanda, driving the cost of goods and services. From haircuts gym membership to eat fast food, no anything come cheap in the city. Reported one-year gym membership costs $ 2,500 and a haircut can cost over $ 150.
But three decades of civil war have destroyed infrastructure, Luanda, driving the cost of goods and services. From haircuts gym membership to eat fast food, no anything come cheap in the city. Reported one-year gym membership costs $ 2,500 and a haircut can cost over $ 150.
06. Zurich, Switzerland
Despite the low tax rate, the largest city in Switzerland, the fifth most expensive for expatriates. Major reason is the rapid appreciation Swiss franc, which strengthened 27 percent against the U.S. dollar (U.S.) last year.
Business centers in the country are the basis for many leading financial institutions, including Credit Suisse, Julius Baer and UBS. In addition to his position as the financial hub of Europe, Zurich is known for makers of watches and chocolate, like Lindt & Sprüngli.
Business centers in the country are the basis for many leading financial institutions, including Credit Suisse, Julius Baer and UBS. In addition to his position as the financial hub of Europe, Zurich is known for makers of watches and chocolate, like Lindt & Sprüngli.
05. Yokohama, Japan
As the second largest city in Japan, Yokohama is a major trade center for the Greater Tokyo Area.
Port city with strong economic fundamentals, particularly in biotechnology, semiconductors and shipping. Nissan and semiconductor maker Fujitsu have moved their headquarters to the city.
Yokohama is also a budding arts hub. The city is preparing to host art events triennale from August to December this year, with artists from around the world display their works at venues around the city.
Port city with strong economic fundamentals, particularly in biotechnology, semiconductors and shipping. Nissan and semiconductor maker Fujitsu have moved their headquarters to the city.
Yokohama is also a budding arts hub. The city is preparing to host art events triennale from August to December this year, with artists from around the world display their works at venues around the city.
04. Stavanger, Norway
The discovery of oil in the North Sea during the 1960s, to embrace this strange metropolis in the petroleum capital of Norway. More than 50 energy companies have offices in Stavanger, making the city home to hundreds of expatriates working in the oil and gas.
During the recent economic downturn, the Norwegian oil wealth means that the government can maintain economic growth and stimulus class. The country also has one of the most generous welfare systems in the world, including public schools offering free education, high quality.
It is the high cost of food and transportation to Stavanger No. 4 on the list, however. Food prices in Norway is about 50 percent higher than the average euro zone, with meat, sugar and cereal products became the most expensive products.
During the recent economic downturn, the Norwegian oil wealth means that the government can maintain economic growth and stimulus class. The country also has one of the most generous welfare systems in the world, including public schools offering free education, high quality.
It is the high cost of food and transportation to Stavanger No. 4 on the list, however. Food prices in Norway is about 50 percent higher than the average euro zone, with meat, sugar and cereal products became the most expensive products.
03. Nagoya, Japan
Known as the most dynamic region in Japan, Nagoya is located 165 kilometers west of Tokyo. It is the center of most Japanese manufacturers, and produce most of the country's car and aircraft parts.
Some automotive company headquartered in Nagoya Japan, including Toyota and Honda. Fortunately, manufacturing is largely dominated by the effects of the earthquake of March and the tsunami that struck the north of Tokyo.
Some automotive company headquartered in Nagoya Japan, including Toyota and Honda. Fortunately, manufacturing is largely dominated by the effects of the earthquake of March and the tsunami that struck the north of Tokyo.
02. Oslo, Norway
Oslo was the second most expensive city for expatriates for six consecutive years - which thanks to the relative strength Kroner, which has risen 16 percent against the U.S. dollar since last year, and resilience in the Norwegian financial semasakrisis.
Norway Trade Center is home to the largest shipping companies, shipbrokers in the world and the maritime insurance companies.
The city also has a metro transport system, the most widespread and effective in the world, and environmentally-friendly tram system. Efficiency comes at a price, however - one-way ticket on public transport costs around $ 5.60.
Norway Trade Center is home to the largest shipping companies, shipbrokers in the world and the maritime insurance companies.
The city also has a metro transport system, the most widespread and effective in the world, and environmentally-friendly tram system. Efficiency comes at a price, however - one-way ticket on public transport costs around $ 5.60.
01. Tokyo, Japan
Tokyo is the most expensive city in the world, with movie tickets worth $ 24 and the average taxi fare from $ 8.
As a global financial center, home to the headquarters city for many of the world's largest investment banks and insurance companies. Tokyo is also one of green cities in the world. Despite having a population of more than eight million, it has the lowest carbon dioxide emissions in Asia-Pacific region. The city has been commended for a comprehensive transport policy, where all taxis in the city is converted into electric vehicles.
As a global financial center, home to the headquarters city for many of the world's largest investment banks and insurance companies. Tokyo is also one of green cities in the world. Despite having a population of more than eight million, it has the lowest carbon dioxide emissions in Asia-Pacific region. The city has been commended for a comprehensive transport policy, where all taxis in the city is converted into electric vehicles.
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