The capital of Turkmenistan in Central Asia, has been declared the most expensive city in the world for foreign workers.
Ashgabat, a city of about one million people, has climbed to the top of the list compiled by consulting firm Mercer.
The report places Ashgabat on the most expensive city last year, Hong Kong, which is now in second place, followed by Beirut in Lebanon and Tokyo and Japan.
Mercer’s annual report lists 209 cities, based on living expenses, including housing, transportation and food.
Mercer said he analyzed more than 200 goods and services as he compiled the report.
In addition to Ashgabat, Hong Kong, Beirut and Tokyo, the 10 most expensive countries for foreign workers in the world include: Zurich, Shanghai, Singapore, Geneva, Beijing and Bern.
