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

Singapore joins Hong Kong, Shanghai, Seoul and Tokyo in the top 10; the Republic and HK still attractive to businesses

Michelle Quah

Michelle Quah

Published Wed, Jun 21, 2017 · 09:50 PM
    Pricey places

    Singapore

    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.

    Cost of living

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