The world’s most expensive countries to live in
It has always been incredibly overwhelming to have an articulate, impeccable lifestyle. In the recent era of social media, luxuries or glamour is what everyone talks or posts about. Similarly, there are some countries that tend to give one a sophisticated lifestyle even a fairytale life. However, these countries are way too costly to live even for a month. In fact, some of these countries living cost per month is equivalent to someone’s annual income. Veraciously speaking western European countries are relatively more expensive than eastern European countries. So storiesia has estimated some of the cost of living in these countries for you so let’s dig in!
1. Switzerland
Switzerland has numerous beautiful cities to live in, like its capital, Bern, and its largest city, Zurich. Bern has approximately 133,000 people living there and accommodation for a month in Bern, for one person, will cost in the region of $1,366, or $86 a night in an Airbnb. A meal out will cost you approximately $15-$20, with an additional beer costing around $6.00 and coffee costing around $5.00 a cup.
2. Norway
It’s only the 171st most densely populated country on earth, with roughly 14 people for every square kilometer.
Rent is expensive in Norway’s capital, so renting a one-bedroom studio apartment in Oslo, will set you back around $1,193 a month, or $85 a night in an Airbnb.
3. Iceland
Staying in Iceland will cost you approximately $1,236 a month for a one-bedroom studio apartment in the capital city of Reykjavik, or $128 a night in an Airbnb.
Whilst you’re there, eating out will cost you around $12 for a basic meal, $8 for a beer and $2.15 for a cup of coffee.
4. Japan
Tokyo is the Japans Capital City and the largest city in Japan with an approximated population of 37 million people.
To rent a one-bedroom studio apartment in Tokyo, you’re looking at spending in the region of $1,370 a month, or $111 a night in an Airbnb.
Eating out varies in price, but as an average for one person, you should be looking at spending around $15.00 for a basic meal and around $6.00 for a beer.
5. Denmark
It is known as one of the happiest places to live on earth
For a one-bedroom studio apartment, you’re looking at $1,917 a month, or $96 a night in an Airbnb.
Eating out will cost you approximately $18 per person and beers and coffee are anyway between $5.50-$6.50 a pop!
6. The Bahamas
If you’re thinking about visiting the Bahamas, then you should budget approximately $950 a month for a one-bedroom studio apartment in the city, or $149 a night for an Airbnb.
You’ll need to take at least $50-$100 with you when you go out for a meal and some drinks, as a basic meal costs around $15-$20, and a beer will cost you around $2.50.
Coffee is a little on the expensive side, at around $5 each.
7. Luxembourg
Luxembourg seems like it’s slightly more expensive than the Bahamas when it comes to luxuries like beer and coffee, as one beer will cost you around $9 and coffee will set you back $6.
Eating a basic meal out will cost between $17-$25 for one person depending on what you order. you can expect to pay around $1,322 per month for a one-bedroom studio apartment, or $80 a night in an Airbnb.
