Locals Rank World's 10 Most Expensive Cities; Seoul Tops List

• Time Out surveyed residents in over 100 global cities to rank the most expensive places to live based on everyday affordability.
• The ranking considers locals' experiences with costs for dining out, coffee, culture, nightlife, and live music.
• Seoul, South Korea, is identified as the most expensive city, with an estimated monthly cost of ₩1,507,132.7 (Rs 92,522) excluding rent.
• Istanbul, Oslo, Stockholm, and Kyoto are among the top five most expensive cities after Seoul.
• Other cities listed as highly expensive include Athens, Sydney, Auckland, Munich, and Brisbane, all facing rising costs for residents.

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