10 Most Expensive Countries To Live In 2023

28 SEP, 2023

Adhya Moona

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Here's a list of the most expensive countries to live in in 2023, according to the World Population Review. 

list of most expensive countries to live in

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Monaco tops the list of most expensive countries to live in. Here, the living cost per month is $3,743. This European sovereign city-state is on the French Riviera, close to Italy.

1. monaco

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The Cayman Islands, a British Overseas Territory, encompasses 3 islands in the western Caribbean Sea. It is ranked second on the list, with the living cost of $2,844 per month. 

2. cayman islands 

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Switzerland also has one of the highest living costs in the world. According to World Population Review, $2,497 is the cost of living per month. 

3. switzerland 

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In Ireland, the living costs add up to $2,316 per month. It is an island nation in the North Atlantic Ocean, in north-western Europe.

4. ireland 

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Liechtenstein is a German-speaking country and microstate located between Austria and Switzerland. The living cost here is $2,306 per month. 

5. liechtenstein 

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The living cost in Iceland per month almost adds up to $2,207. This nordic nation is full of natural, pristine beauty. 

6. iceland 

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Singapore is known to be one of the most expensive Asian countries to live in. The cost of living per month is $2,169. 

7. singapore

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In Luxembourg, the living cost is around $2,163 per month. This small European country is surrounded by Belgium, France and Germany. It has a very quaint vibe. 

8. luxembourg

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Norway is one of the most developed countries in the world. The living cost here is $2,074 monthly. 

9. norway

One of the most powerful nations and a land of dream, the cost of living in the US per month is around $1,951. 

10. usa 

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