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Here's how much it can cost for one person to live in 12 major cities globally in 2025

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New York City and San Francisco top the global list for having the highest cost of living when rent is included, according to online database Numbeo .

Singapore tops the list as the the city with the highest living costs in Asia , where a single person can expect to pay about $4,000 a month for living expenses and rent.

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formal

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English

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70

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medium-lived

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