$6 for a Coke. $2,600 for an iPhone: Here's where everyday items cost the most.
A report from the Deutsche Bank Research Institute identifies the world's most expensive cities for everyday items, with Zurich and Geneva topping the list. The study highlights how currency strength and local economic factors influence the cost of living across 69 global cities.
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Helps consumers and analysts understand global inflation trends and the relative purchasing power of different currencies.
The offers and details on this page may have updated or changed since the time of publication. See our article on Business Insider for current information. Coffee lovers beware. A cappuccino in Zurich is more expensive than anywhere else in the world. UCG/UCG/Universal Images Group via Getty Images Zurich and Geneva are the most expensive cities in the world. The Swiss cities reign supreme in several categories, while Tokyo is surprisingly cheap. Here's where everyday items, from a beer to rent, cost the most. A Pepsi in Zurich. A pack of cigs in Sydney. A gym membership in San Fransciso . Around the world, the costs of everyday purchases are reaching new highs. A new report from the Deutsche Bank Research Institute compared the prices of more than a dozen everyday items across 69 cities and tracked how much they've increased over the past 12 years.
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