One of the most talked-about perks of being an expat is the ability to enjoy a lower cost of living. This is often discussed in terms of prices of groceries, restaurants, and local purchasing power. Using data from Numbeo.com, we’ve gathered data to track the 5 most expensive countries for expats to rent houses in, and the results are surprising!
Compared to rent prices in New York City, Papua New Guinea has the most expensive rent in the world, averaging 76.16% the rent of an apartment in New York. Also high on the list were Qatar, Hong Kong, Singapore and the United Arab Emirates.
