Top 20 Most Luxurious Cities in the World 2024

Did you see the report of the most luxurious cities in the world in 2024? The luxury lifestyle is always in search of the top expensive luxury city in the world. Today, I will show you the full details of the expensive cities in the world.

This thing happened for the first time in 30 years of history. Paris, Hong Kong, Singapore got a first place together as the topmost expensive & luxurious cities in the world. Mostly, luxurious people like to live in these cities.

This list of most luxury cities in the world 2024 will make you surprised to see the price of their high-end living costs. This list included living costs, food costs, clothing costs, transport costs, monthly costs, family costs, etc. You may check our recent publication on Dubai Luxury Lifestyle.

The Economist Intelligence unit researches every year to find out the top most luxury cities in the world. This list is the most updated list that can be frequently updated day after day.

Let’s see the top list of most luxurious cities to live in the world in 2024

01. Dubai, UAE

Living Cost: $4,000 – $8,000 (Per Month, Family)
Food Cost: $900 – $1,600 (Per Month, 01 Person)
Clothing Cost: $130 – $200 (Per Month, 01 Person)
Transport & Vehicles: $600 – $1,000 (Per Month, 01 Person)

Believe it or not, Dubai is the most luxurious city in the world till 2024. Luxury cannot be described without talking about Dubai, the Lavish City of United Arab Emirates.  This city is crazily expensive. Here you will see the golden table, the most expensive tires which come from $6,00,000, and millions of wonderful sports cars on the road, Dubai has the world’s tallest tower The Burj Khalifa. Construction theories have been invented newly to build this tower. The biggest indoor ski park, highest water slide, most expensive cocktail, the biggest indoor aquarium, biggest sushi, highest roof terrace bar, biggest pizza, and many more wonderful and famous things are existing in Dubai.

Burj Al Arab hotel has shown the world that how luxurious a hotel can be. Here one night will cost you about $24,000. With many other services of Burj Al Arab, you will find a 64GB apple ipad, made of 24-carat gold which you can use if you are a guest of them. You can have The 24-carat gold facial spa in Jumeirah Zabeel Saray’s Spa in Dubai. Dubai never fails to astonish the world with its colors and lights.

02. Los Angeles, USA

Living Cost: $3,500 – $7,000 (Per Month, Family)
Food Cost: $800 – $1,200 (Per Month, 01 Person)
Clothing Cost: $100 – $160 (Per Month, 01 Person)
Transport & Vehicles: $400 – $800 (Per Month, 01 Person)

Los Angeles is the 2nd most luxurious city in the world including a heavily expensive lifestyle. It is the center of the television and film industry of the country California, USA. It’s imaginable that how gorgeous this city is. As it is the center of the media world.

Only for entering this luxurious city, you will need $517 USD. Los Angeles is famous for its Helicopter Tour. You can enjoy a helicopter ride from different agencies such as JJ Helicopters, Inc. The length of the ride and amount of money depends on which spot you are choosing to visit. Housing will cost you about $576,100 (buying) in the LA metro area.

03. Paris, France

Living Cost: $3,000 – $6,000 (Per Month, Family)
Food Cost: $600 – $1,200 (Per Month, 01 Person)
Clothing Cost: $70 – $150 (Per Month, 01 Person)
Transport & Vehicles: $300 – $700 (Per Month, 01 Person)

Paris is one of the top luxurious cities in the world as well as expensive. Some areas of Paris are most expensive than the rest of its’ areas. The area of Eiffel, Louvre, or Disneyland is the most expensive part of Paris. Here, a single room can cost you about €2500 per month, food will come in €15 for 1 person per day. In case you want to visit the city you have to pay €615 minimum to apply for a visa according to the French government. If you want to live a good life here you have to earn yearly €100k at least.

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The interior designs of different buildings in Paris can make you spellbound. Le Jules Verne which is on the 2^nd floor of the Eiffel Tower is one of the most costly restaurants. Your 1 meal here will cost you about a minimum of $300 per head. Restaurant Guy Savoy, Monnaie De Paris is the most expensive restaurant in Paris. Their menu starts with the food of $525. The travelers need a large amount of money to spend 7 days in Paris.

04. Hong Kong, China

Living Cost: $4,500 – $6,000 (Per Month, Family)
Food Cost: $800 – $1,400 (Per Month, 01 Person)
Clothing Cost: $50 – $100 (Per Month, 01 Person)
Transport & Vehicles: $200 – $500 (Per Month, 01 Person)

Do you know how expensive life in Hong Kong is? Here you have to pay HK$92 ($12 USD) for a regular lunch item, HK$21 (2.7 USD) for 2lb of apple, housing will cost about HK$43,837 ($5500 USD) monthly, clothes like jeans will cost you about HK$631 (80 USD). The buildings in Hong Kong are very different.

They create a different view. Hong Kong has the world’s best mall and restaurant. The Ritz Carlton Hong Kong is the world’s highest 5-star hotel but this is not all.  It has thousands of expensive hotels with 5-star ratings. Such as the Peninsula Hong Kong, Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong, The Upper House, Mandarin Oriental Hong Kong, etc.

Hong Kong is a costly city where you have to spend a huge amount of money to live in. You can ask why life in Hong Kong is so costly? the answer is people here earn a lot. Yearly a government job holder in Hong Kong earns $1,42,000 ($18,150 USD) maximum. Hong Kong imports a lot of things such as machinery, manufactured products, food chemicals, etc. Hong Kong mostly deals with Japan, China, and Singapore in this matter. There is some expensive tourists spot in Hong Kong such as Lantau Islands. If you want here a private night tour or a private food tour you will have to count $3100 to $3300, it’s very costly.

05. Singapore

Living Cost: $1,500 – $4,000 (Per Month, Family)
Food Cost: $600 – $1,100 (Per Month, 01 Person)
Clothing Cost: $60 – $110 (Per Month, 01 Person)
Transport & Vehicles: $300 – $800 (Per Month, 01 Person)

Who doesn’t know that Singapore is one of the beautiful and luxurious cities in the world? You have to pay at least SG$700 ($510 USD) to spend 4 days here. Regular meals will cost you about SG$30 ($21 USD) per day for one person. If you want to lead a simple life in Singapore you have to earn $3k to $4k monthly. Singapore is like heaven for a person who likes shopping. Paragon Shopping Mall (290 orchard road, orchard, Singapore) is one of the most expensive shopping malls worldwide.

Leading brands like Gucci, Miu Miu, Prada, Loewe has their largest showroom here. Some of them have opened their first showroom here. Ngee Ann City is another super mall here, where you will find anything that you want. Ion Orchard mall itself says about the luxury of Singapore city. This mall shines at night. A survey says that Singapore is 42% more expensive than Hong Kong or New York City. According to a recent survey of the Worldwide  Holiday Cost Barometer, Singapore is the most expensive holiday destination in the world.

06. Sydney, Australia

Living Cost: $2,500 – $4,000 (Per Month, Family)
Food Cost: $700 – $800 (Per Month, 01 Person)
Clothing Cost: $70 – $130 (Per Month, 01 Person)
Transport & Vehicles: $400 – $700 (Per Month, 01 Person)

Sydney is known as the heaven of the earth. It is rich for its colonial history and modern styles, national parks, beaches, etc. It’s the largest city in Australia. If you want to visit this luxurious and gorgeous city, you should visit Luna Park of Speedy Rides and Coasters, Sydney Harbour Bridge, Taronga Zoo with its spectacular views, etc.

07. New York, USA

Living Cost: $1,500 – $4,000 (Per Month, Family)
Food Cost: $400 – $900 (Per Month, 01 Person)
Clothing Cost: $50 – $100 (Per Month, 01 Person)
Transport & Vehicles: $300 – $600 (Per Month, 01 Person)

New York the city of the USA is called the capital of the media, cultural and financial world. This city is very advanced in research, media, finance, cultural development, education, technology, sports, business, fashion, tourism, etc. This city has focused on the green office, waters purity, harmless gasses vehicles, and many more. There are some prestigious universities such as Columbia University,  Barnard college, etc. Mall of America, King of Prussia mall, Aventura mall, etc are some of the biggest malls in the world and they also describe the luxury of the city.

08. Tokyo, Japan

Living Cost: $2,000 – $5,000 (Per Month, Family)
Food Cost: $700 – $1,200 (Per Month, 01 Person)
Clothing Cost: $50 – $110 (Per Month, 01 Person)
Transport & Vehicles: $300 – $600 (Per Month, 01 Person)

The city of lights in Japan. It is an expensive city and that’s known to all. Tokoyo is very famous for growing fruits in different shapes such as the square watermelon. And of course, these exceptional fruits are costly. For example, square watermelon will cost you about YEN ¥800 (7.8 USD). Fugu comes for ¥500 ($4.63 USD), Matsutake Mushrooms for YEN ¥2000 per kg, Wagyu beef comes for ¥2800, ruby roman grapes for ¥4000 per bunch, Kensuke watermelon for ¥6100, Subaru king melons will cost you ¥26000. These price tags are enough for us to understand how expensive the city is.

09. Geneva, Switzerland

Living Cost: $3,000 – $6,000 (Per Month, Family)
Food Cost: $700 – $1,200 (Per Month, 01 Person)
Clothing Cost: $120 – $180 (Per Month, 01 Person)
Transport & Vehicles: $400 – $900 (Per Month, 01 Person)

Geneva, the city of Switzerland is also a city which is expensive for food like Tokoyo. Housing in Geneva is also an expensive thing. A survey says that Geneva is 11% more expensive than London.

Finally, if you want to lead a luxurious life, you have to pay that much. Though life is a bit costly in a luxurious city, it is very improved and enjoyable.

10. Zurich, Switzerland

Living Cost: $3,000 – $5,700 (Per Month, Family)
Food Cost: $1,000 – $1,500 (Per Month, 01 Person)
Clothing Cost: $100 – $125 (Per Month, 01 Person)
Transport & Vehicles: $750 – $1000 (Per Month, 01 Person)

Zurich, the hub of Switzerland has come up on the frontline among the most expensive luxurious cities in the world. On the basis of size, Zurich is comparatively smaller than other expensive cities. Being the holder of Switzerland, you may think that it is the capital of Switzerland which is wrong. Due to having four national languages, it is quite interesting when you hear people pronouncing “Zurich” in four different ways.

The city is filled with the bliss of nature that the number of fountains crosses 1k. These fountains are different in shape. Some are plain and some evoke a sense of ancient history. Having the reputation of possessing the largest church clock face, Zurich represents an aesthetic environment with a touch of nature.

11. Osaka, Japan

Living Cost: $3,981.31 – ¥429,121.95 (Per Month, Family)
Food Cost: $1,098.42 – ¥118,392.52 (Per Month, 01 Person)
Clothing Cost: $120 – $180 (Per Month, 01 Person)
Transport & Vehicles: $800 – $1,090 (Per Month, 01 Person)

Like Tokyo, Osaka is also a famous city in Japan and it costs a lot to live in a city like Osaka. It is a city filled with qualitative spectacular places. Among them, the Kamigata Ukiyoe Museum, the Osaka Museum of Housing and Living, Sumiyoshi Shrine are the most required places to visit. Basically, these places are determined to represent the art and tradition of Japanese and ancient people.

And if you are a tourist and don’t know where to shop in Osaka, then go straight to Shinsaibashi shopping mall and buy your souvenirs along with other necessary and useful things. You can explore the whole city comfortably with money in your pocket. Also, if you are a food lover, do not miss the street food of Osaka. It is worth a try.

12. Seoul, South Korea

Living Cost: $2,500 -3,750 $ (Per Month, Family)
Food Cost: $800 -1,020 $ (Per Month, 01 Person)
Clothing Cost: $100 -130 $ (Per Month, 01 Person)
Transport & Vehicles: $700 -1,000 $ (Per Month, 01 Person)

South Korea and its technology made the city Seoul an expensive one to live in. Though the population density of Seoul is scary, there is no shortage of accommodation there. The city is quickening its pace as fast as the speed of the internet here. A vast source of economy is implied in this megacity.

You can witness snowfall if you are at the right time and can enjoy it for 28 days at a stretch. However, the city is bearing the history and monument of the ancient history of South Korea. And people from different corners of the world come to explore the immense beauty of Seoul no matter how much it costs.

13. Copenhagen, Denmark

Living Cost: $2,500 – $3,700 (Per Month, Family)
Food Cost: $900 – $1,050 (Per Month, 01 Person)
Clothing Cost: $100 -160 $ (Per Month, 01 Person)
Transport & Vehicles: $1,000 – $1,100 (Per Month, 01 Person)

With glamorous sights and scenes Copenhagen, Denmark is the world’s most visited and luxurious city of Denmark. This place draws hundreds and thousands of visitors across the world every year. Of course, this city has some unique and distinct stops. With the happy and naive locals, strong economy, and with everything else this city is considered as the world’s happiest city.

It is needless to say about its characterized and distinct canals that are the most attractive spots. Including the churches, zoo, and delicious food this city would never fail to amaze you. Even the cemeteries are worth visiting. This city is full of tradition, culture, and nature and is worth paying a visit to. 

14. Tel Aviv, Israel

Living Cost: $3,000 – $4,000 (Per Month, Family)
Food Cost: $1,000 – $1,100 (Per Month, 01 Person)
Clothing Cost: $120 – $160 (Per Month, 01 Person)
Transport & Vehicles: $800 -1,050 $ (Per Month, 01 Person)

Tel Aviv, the capital city of Israel is considered one of the world’s most expensive and luxurious cities. This city is famous for its horse senses! With cultural astuteness and gumption, this city has achieved its fame by being called ‘The Mediterranean Capital of Cool. This name is given by the New York Times. This city lives 24/7. It never sleeps. Its culture, cuisine, tradition, nightlife, museums, food, beaches, and everything are absolutely amazing!

You will be stunted seeing how energetic and diligent the city is! This city literally represents the whole of Israel. With every spectacular and vibrant gesture, this city doesn’t disappoint its visitors. Among the Bauhaus architectures, you will lose in the beauty of the city like a dream!

15. Toronto, Canada

Living Cost: $3,450 – $4,700 (Per Month, Family)
Food Cost: $940 – $1,290 (Per Month, 01 Person)
Clothing Cost: $80 – $100 (Per Month, 01 Person)
Transport & Vehicles: $2.75 Per Day – $85 Per Month, 01 Person

Among the luxurious cities, the city of Toronto has achieved a special place because of many buildings and visiting places. And among them, the CN Tower has a grand reputation for being one of the Seven wonders of the world. Moreover, the city spreads its multiculturalism nature from the road to the door of the houses. The fun fact is that the whole city is surrounded by a massive history of the country Canada and The Royal Ontario Museum distributes a lot to that.   

However, if you are a shopping freak person then brace yourself because the city can provide you with the best products with unique designs. The shops and the buildings are the authentic essences of an aesthetic environment.

16. Vienna, Austria

Living Cost: $3,000 – $3,500 (Per Month, Family)
Food Cost: $900 (Per Month, 01 Person)
Clothing Cost: $80 (Per Month, 01 Person)
Transport & Vehicles: $150 (Per Month, 01 Person)

Being among the list of most luxurious cities in the world, Vienna is mostly known for its qualitative wine. You can have the taste of the best wine by only taking a walk through the wine trail of Vienna. The city is luxurious because it represents the best way to grasp its beauty by exploring the museums, shops, zoo and what not. The world-known “Sigmund Freud Museum” is still the best place to visit.

Sigmund Freud is widely known for his great works and thought in Psychology and Vienna is the place where he got the chance to enhance his thought. Vienna is also known as the best living city for its amazing weather, environment, and other necessary facts.

17. Miami, Florida, USA

Living Cost: $3,000 – $4,000 (Per Month, Family)
Food Cost: $1,000 – $1,100 (Per Month, 01 Person)
Clothing Cost: $100 (Per Month, 01 Person)
Transport & Vehicles: $100 (Per Month, 01 Person)

If you ask me about Florida, well, the beach Miami comes first from my mouth. You are in Miami and forget to explore Miami beach, then it would be your lifetime loss. Miami is all about nature and nature introduces you to the color green and its exotic animals. And that’s why Jungle Island upholds the great charm of Miami.

The city offers you some extraordinary places including a bayside marketplace. The area around the beach and the marketplace of the area become colorful and full of hustling and bustling at night time. The city is awesome for great recreation because it never leaves you to feel the solitude within you, no matter how depressed you are.

18. Bangkok, Thailand

Living Cost: $2,000 – $2,500 (Per Month, Family)
Food Cost: $700 (Per Month, 01 Person)
Clothing Cost: $50 (Per Month, 01 Person)
Transport & Vehicles: $80 (Per Month, 01 Person)

The sleepless and tireless city Bangkok is one of the most luxurious cities in the world for several reasons. The city has a charming site that it never gets the time to lean against and sleep for a second. The place is always busy welcoming tourists from day tonight. However, the city attracts visitors to some specific mind-blowing places.

Among them, the Grand Palace is worth visiting. The palace is really bigger than you are thinking and the government happens to carry out most of the country works there. Again, the Chatuchak market in Bangkok is really special for anyone to visit there and buy special gifts for their kith and kin at the most reasonable price. Moreover, the river flowing through the city of Bangkok, made the city more famous. The beauty of the river is really appreciable.

19. Taipei, Taiwan

Living Cost: $2,500 – $2,900 (Per Month, Family)
Food Cost: $750 – $850 (Per Month, 01 Person)
Clothing Cost: $100 – 150 (Per Month, 01 Person)
Transport & Vehicles: $80 (Per Month, 01 Person)

With great diversity and amazement, there is a hell of things to do in Taipei and that’s why the city is popular among the others in Asia. You can have all kinds of luxury at a cheaper rate than in other luxurious cities of the world. However, the city comes up with the best transport system and eye-catchy buildings. From the sky view to the close view, Taipei is a ceaseless beauty. With the highest tower Taipei 101, the city offers other magnificent beauty to the visitors as well.

And for bonus points, you can engage yourself in hiking in the Elephant Mountain in the late afternoon or at the dawn period. I’m pretty much sure that you’ll find the best peace in your life when you see the sun rising up through the mountain. Besides, the shopping malls sprinkle different fascination to the visitors and it is quite satisfying.

20. London, England

Living Cost: $3,500 – $4,000 (Per Month, Family)
Food Cost: $1,000 – $1,150 (Per Month, 01 Person)
Clothing Cost: $90 – 110 (Per Month, 01 Person)
Transport & Vehicles: $200 (Per Month, 01 Person)

The city London in England, most famous for the historic charms and analysis of the historic places, has the reputation of being the luxurious city in the world. Well, the important factor of London is that the city is immensely famous for practicing study on different subjects and among them, English Literature comes first. However, the luxurious cities are known for the gentle atmosphere from the dress-up to the behavior of the people.

Moreover, the city welcomes all types of people with different thoughts and different cultures. It never forgets or hesitates to embrace all kinds of cultural activities of different people of different nationalities. The city looks beautiful with its enormous number of monuments, sculptures, buildings, and spectacular places.

#Here is the top 10 most luxurious cities in the world 2024

Rank	City Name	Living Cost
01	Dubai, UAE	$8k USD Per Month
02	Los Angeles, USA	$7k USD Per Month
03	Paris, France	$6k USD Per Month
04	Hong Kong, China	$6k USD Per Month
05	Singapore	$4k USD Per Month
06	Sydney, Australia	$4k USD Per Month
07	New York, USA	$4k USD Per Month
08	Tokyo, Japan	$5k USD Per Month
09	Geneva, Switzerland	$6k USD Per Month
10	Zurich, Switzerland	$5.7k USD Per Month