The 16 Most Expensive Cities in the World for Commuting to Work
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Alex Morrell / BusinessInsider.com
May 31, 2017
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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.
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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.
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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.
Related:The Obamas just shelled out $8.1 million for the DC mansion they've been renting since leaving the White House
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.
Related:There's an important social reason why incomes aren't rising in America
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.
Related:Incredible photos give a totally unexpected perspective into how the 1% lives
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.
Related:The Obamas just shelled out $8.1 million for the DC mansion they've been renting since leaving the White House
16. San Francisco, United States
$86.10
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15. Berlin, Germany
$87.20
2 of 16
14. Frankfurt, Germany
$88.50
3 of 16
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13. Stockholm, Sweden
$90.70
4 of 16
12. Wellington, New Zealand
$101.20
5 of 16
11. Chicago, United States
$102.10
6 of 16
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10. Toronto, Canada
$102.70
7 of 16
9. Melbourne, Australia
$105.50
8 of 16
8. Zurich, Switzerland
$108.40
9 of 16
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7. Sydney, Australia
$108.40
10 of 16
6. Amsterdam, Netherlands
$108.60
11 of 16
5. Tokyo, Japan
$110.70
12 of 16
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4. New York City, United States
$117.70
13 of 16
3. Auckland, New Zealand
$122.90
14 of 16
2. Dublin, Ireland
$131.60
15 of 16
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1. London, United Kingdom
$174
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Alex Morrell / BusinessInsider.com