Auckland among world's most expensive cities - most expensive restaurant dishes in the world

A survey by ECA International found that Auckland has surpassed Melbourne, Perth and Adelaide to become the most expensive 16 locations for expats in the Asia-Pacific region.
Sail City ranked 36 in the global rankings, up from 54 last year.
SEOUL, South Korea's capital, has won the honor of overtaking Tokyo as the region and the world's most expensive city.
"Many international assignees have increased their costs in New Zealand faster than in Australia, mainly due to a stronger dollar there," the authors of the report said . ".
It points out that Australia's position has risen in the rankings, with Sydney rising from 32 last year to 29, and Canberra ranking 34 globally
Before Oakland.
The survey aims to help companies calculate living allowances for employees stationed overseas by comparing a basket of consumer goods and services in 440 locations around the world.
These costs include groceries, household items, electrical appliances, but do not include certain living expenses such as car purchases, tuition fees and utilities, which are usually paid by separate allowances.
"The cost of living of the assignee is affected by inflation, supply of goods and exchange rates, all of which may have a significant impact on the remuneration treatment of the assignee," the company said . ".
Wellington is ranked 19 in the region, the most expensive in the world is 39, and Christchurch is 24 and 51 respectively.
Karachi, Pakistan is the cheapest place to be surveyed in the Asia-Pacific region.
A spokesman for Oakland Mayor Len Brown said the survey was conducted at a time of "unprecedented immigration," including expatriates returning home, and given these pressures the higher ranking "may not be
"Interestingly, the cost of living for expats in Auckland is still lower than in Australian cities such as Sydney and Canberra, and other international cities we compete for include skilled immigrants such as Singapore and Hong Kong, and the most livable cities like Zurich and Copenhagen, "the spokesman said.
Foreign banker Eric Chuah said that when he arrived in Auckland in early last August, he noticed that something in Auckland was more expensive.
Mr. Chuah, 35, is head of ANZ International and immigration banking, and has worked in several international cities such as Melbourne, Brisbane, Beijing, Taiwan and Singapore.
"I'm here for culture and work --
Mr. Chuah from Malaysia said: "The culture of life here is very good, there is a balance, and the" can do "attitude of kiwi fruit is some of the reasons that attract me to come here . ".
"You have clean air and a good education for the kids, these are the ones that don't
Financial issues that need to be considered.
"Mr. Chuah, who was paid for NZ dollars, said that the high price of NZ dollars was also in his favor.
"I have investments in other countries, so high New Zealand is good for me because I travel a lot and high dollar is also helpful," he said . ".
Shanghai and Beijing are 3rd and 4 of the most expensive cities in the region and the top 15 in the world.
Anna Michielsen said: "Despite the slowdown in China's growth, commodity prices in the ECA shopping basket have risen faster this year than last year, and China's ranking has continued to rise," said general manager of Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific.
"As imported goods and brands familiar to expats become more accessible, especially in second-tier cities, this has also led to higher prices.
"Caracas, Venezuela has been listed as the world's most expensive city for expats for the second consecutive year. 1.
CARACAS, Venezuela (2013 rank 1)2.
LUANDA, Angola (2)3. Oslo, Norway (3)10. Seoul, Korea (22)12. Tokyo, Japan (10)14.
Shanghai, China (19)26. Singapore (31)29.
Sydney, Australia (32)34.
CANBERRA, Australia (41)36.
Auckland, New Zealand (54)39.
Melbourne, Australia (47)42.
Perth, Australia (49)43.
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (62)45. Adelaide (48)48. Brisbane (56)51.
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Source: ECA International)