The Africa Wealth Report 2025 by Henley & Partners lists the top 10 most expensive cities for the wealthy in 2025.
Singapore takes the top spot, followed by London and Hong Kong.
Monaco and Zurich remain highly costly destinations, with Shanghai also featuring prominently.
Dubai represents the Middle East on the list, while New York continues to be North America’s most expensive city for wealthy residents. Paris and Milan complete the rankings.
These findings, based on data as of June 2025, underscore the global spread of luxury living costs across Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and the United States.