10/21/2026
What is the true value of luxury living? Two 2026 datasets compare the cost of luxury living across the world’s leading cities.
Which city is the most expensive for luxury living in 2026?
Singapore, followed by Zurich and Monaco, according to the Julius Baer Lifestyle Index in the Global Wealth and Lifestyle Report 2026. Sydney, Milan and Bangkok are named as good picks for lower-cost luxury living.
Which city has the highest luxury real estate prices?
Monaco, at US$6,581 per square foot for US$5M+ homes. Hong Kong follows at US$6,500 and Zurich at US$4,330, per a Sotheby’s International Realty®️ analysis.
Wealthy buyers are comparing relative value across markets, not just prestige. Swipe for the full rankings, then read the full blog on our website. The link is in our story.
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