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Singapore and London Named Costliest Cities for Luxury Spending

Private education and business travel costs fuel London’s rise

16 July 2025 · 06:11 UTC

Singapore and London have been ranked the world’s most expensive cities for luxury spending, driven by sharp increases in private education and business class airfare.

Singapore’s stability and security continue to attract wealthy residents despite global instability, while London surged in rankings following a 26.6% hike in tuition fees and nearly 30% rise in premium travel expenses, making luxury lifestyles increasingly costly in both cities.