The 16 most expensive cities in the world for commuting to work

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This story originally appeared on BusinessInsider.com.

Next to housing, transportation is one of the largest recurring expenses people face. In a major metropolis, that likely means a fair amount of time packed into the subway, trolley, or bus getting a little too acquainted with your fellow city dwellers.

The good news: It's better for the environment, and, depending on where you live, it may be cheaper than owning a car.

The bad news: It can still be really expensive.

In London, the most expensive city in the world for public transportation, you'll need to shell out nearly $175 for a month of riding the Tube. In New York City, a monthly transit pass costs about $120.

That's according to a recent report by Deutsche Bank, which analyzes the cost of living and compares prices among the largest cities around the world.

The report sources prices from Expatistan, a site that tracks cost-of-living expenses in over 200 countries, for a "monthly ticket public transport" in nearly 50 cities.

Here are the 16& most expensive cities in the world for commuting via public transportation each month.

All prices are in US dollars.

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16. San Francisco, United States

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$86.10

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15. Berlin, Germany

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$87.20

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14. Frankfurt, Germany

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$88.50

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13. Stockholm, Sweden

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$90.70

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12. Wellington, New Zealand

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$101.20

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11. Chicago, United States

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$102.10

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10. Toronto, Canada

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$102.70

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9. Melbourne, Australia

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$105.50

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8. Zurich, Switzerland

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$108.40

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7. Sydney, Australia

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$108.40

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6. Amsterdam, Netherlands

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$108.60

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5. Tokyo, Japan

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$110.70

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4. New York City, United States

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$117.70

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3. Auckland, New Zealand

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$122.90

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2. Dublin, Ireland

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$131.60

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1. London, United Kingdom

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$174

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