The 5 most expensive cities in the world

Singapore has topped a list of 131 cities globally to become the world's most expensive cities to live in 2014, according to the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU), reported by the BBC. Here is a list of the top 5 most expensive cities in the world.

Tourists look on as people abseil at the Merlion at Sentosa during the OBS-The Merlion Charity Abseil on July 20, 2013 in Singapore. Abseiling The Merlion at Sentosa, an iconic national structure that stands at a formidable height of 37m, calls on donors to draw not just monetary contributions but also courage in literally stepping out of their comfort zone. All proceeds go to Life Community Services Society, a registered charity that takes care of disadvantaged children and at-risk youth from low income families and whose parents are incarcerated.

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