Tel Aviv is the most expensive city in the world

Our partners at The Economist looked at cities across the globe and the cost of living index. That includes prices for clothing, fuel, food and other goods and services. For the first time, an Israeli city topped the rankings that came out on Wednesday. Ana Nicholls with The Economist helped compile the list.

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