Taipei Ranked Asia's 12th Most Expensive City
Taipei was named the 12th-most expensive city to live in Asia by the Economist Intelligence Unit. Singapore tied with Zurich, Switzerland in the EIU's Worldwide Cost of Living Index.
The annual Worldwide Cost of Living Index from the Economist Intelligence Unit lists Taipei as Asia's twelfth most expensive city. Zurich and Singapore are listed as the world' most expensive cities this year.
The annual Worldwide Cost of Living Index from the Economist Intelligence Unit lists Taipei as Asia's twelfth most expensive city. Zurich and Singapore are listed as the world' most expensive cities this year.
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00:00 Taipei is now Asia's 12th most expensive city.
00:05 That's according to the latest worldwide cost of living index from the Economist Intelligence Unit.
00:11 Though its prices have been on the rise, Taiwan is still more affordable than many of its neighbours.
00:17 Globally, the average cost of living rose 7.4 percent.
00:21 That's slightly lower than last year, but notably higher than usual.
00:26 Experts say higher living costs will continue into the next year.
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