These cities have the highest cost of living in the world, according to a recent study that measured prices of housing, goods, and services, as well as other factors. Are you surprised a U.S. city didn’t make the top 10? Why?

1.  Singapore

2.  Paris, France

3.  Zurich, Switzerland

4.  Hong Kong, China

5.  Oslo, Norway

6.  Geneva, Switzerland

7.  Seoul, South Korea

8.  Copenhagen, Denmark

9.  Tel Aviv, Israel

10.  Sydney, Australia
                                         

13. New York City, U.S.