Asian cities among world's most expensive for expatriates: Mercer

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GLOBALISATION may have boosted the growth strategy of many companies, but it does not necessarily follow that operating overseas always makes sense - cost-wise, at least.

In fact, with the world's markets being created unequal, it would help to know where to get the most bang for one's buck.

Global consultant Mercer's 2017 Cost of Living Survey looks at how much it costs to house employees in cities around the world, with the aim of helping organisations with their global talent strategy.

Its survey covered over 400 cities across five continents, measuring the comparative cost of more than 200 items in each location, including housin…