Photographs: Bobby Yip/Reuters
When employees are posted out of the country their salary package takes into consideration the cost of essential items, such as food and clothing. In some cities, such as Delhi and Mumbai, the cost of living is cheaper than in others.
Let's take a look at some of the most expensive cities for foreign workforce.
Note: The ranking does not include cost of house rent, utilities, school fees or car prices
Source: eca-international.com
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20 most expensive cities in Asia for expats
Photographs: Michael Caronna/Reuters
Tokyo
Country: Japan
Regional rank in 2013: 1
Global rank in 2013: 10
Tokyo, the capital of Japan, is the most expensive city in Asia for expatriates.
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20 most expensive cities in Asia for expats
Photographs: Jason Lee/Reuters
Beijing
Country: China
Regional rank in 2013: 2
Global rank in 2013: 15
Beijing, the capital of China, is the second most expensive city in Asia for expatriates.
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20 most expensive cities in Asia for expats
Photographs: Toshiyuki Aizawa/Reuters
Nagoya
Country: Japan
Regional rank in 2013: 3
Global rank in 2013: 16
Nagoya, which has a population of about 3 million, is the largest city in the Chubu region of Japan.
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20 most expensive cities in Asia for expats
Photographs: Aly Song/Reuters
Shanghai
Country: China
Regional rank in 2013: 4
Global rank in 2013: 18
Shanghai, which has a population of about 23.71 million, is a global financial centre.
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20 most expensive cities in Asia for expats
Photographs: Kim Kyung-Hoon/Reuters
Yokohama
Country: Japan
Regional rank in 2013: 5
Global rank in 2013: 20
Yokohama, which has a population of about 3.69 million, is one of major ports in the country.
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20 most expensive cities in Asia for expats
Photographs: Jo Yong-Hak/Reuters
Seoul
Country: South Korea
Regional rank in 2013: 6
Global rank in 2013: 21
Seoul, which has a population of about 10.44 million, is the capital of South Korea.
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20 most expensive cities in Asia for expats
Photographs: Issei Kato/Reuters
Osaka
Country: Japan
Regional rank in 2013: 7
Global rank in 2013: 23
Osaka, which has a population of about 2.66 million, is home to such companies as Panasonic, Sharp and Sanyo.
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20 most expensive cities in Asia for expats
Photographs: Bobby Yip/Reuters
Hong Kong
Country: Hong Kong
Regional rank in 2013: 8
Global rank in 2013: 28
Hong Kong, which has a population of about 7.07 million, is one of the biggest financial centres in the world.
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20 most expensive cities in Asia for expats
Photographs: Tim Chong/Reuters
Singapore
Country: Singapore
Regional rank in 2013: 9
Global rank in 2013: 30
Singapore, which has a population of about 5.39 million, is one of the biggest financial centres in the world.
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20 most expensive cities in Asia for expats
Photographs: Joe Tan/Reuters
Guangzhou
Country: China
Regional rank in 2013: 10
Global rank in 2013: 38
Guangzhou, which has a population of about 14 million, is a key national transportation hub and trading port in China.
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20 most expensive cities in Asia for expats
Photographs: Jason Lee/Reuters
Shenzhen
Country: China
Regional rank in 2013: 11
Global rank in 2013: 40
Shenzhen, which has a population of about 10.35 million, is one of the fastest-growing cities in the world.
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20 most expensive cities in Asia for expats
Photographs: Kim Hong-Ji/Reuters
Busan
Country: South Korea
Regional rank in 2013: 12
Global rank in 2013: 41
Busan, which has a population of about 3.59 million, is the largest port city in South Korea.
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20 most expensive cities in Asia for expats
Photographs: Kim Kyung-Hoon/Reuters
Ulsan
Country: South Korea
Regional rank in 2013: 13
Global rank in 2013: 51
Ulsan, which has a population of about 1.14 million, has one of the highest GDP per capita in South Korea.
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20 most expensive cities in Asia for expats
Photographs: Nicky Loh/Reuters
Taipei
Country: Taiwan
Regional rank in 2013: 14
Global rank in 2013: 69
Taipei, which has a population of about 2.65 million, is the capital of Taiwan.
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20 most expensive cities in Asia for expats
Photographs: China Daily/Reuters
Dalian
Country: China
Regional rank in 2013: 15
Global rank in 2013: 79
Dalian, which has a population of about 6.17 million, has been posting double-digit growth in GDP since 1992.
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20 most expensive cities in Asia for expats
Photographs: Reinhard Krause/Reuters
Tianjin
Country: China
Regional rank in 2013: 16
Global rank in 2013: 90
Tianjin, which has a population of about 12.93 million, has attracted around 300 of Fortune 500 companies to set up their base there.
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20 most expensive cities in Asia for expats
Photographs: China Daily/Reuters
Qingdao
Country: China
Regional rank in 2013: 17
Global rank in 2013: 91
Qingdao, which has a population of about 9 million, has the world's longest sea bridge, the Jiaozhou Bay Bridge.
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20 most expensive cities in Asia for expats
Photographs: Stringer/Reuters
Chongqing
Country: China
Regional rank in 2013: 18
Global rank in 2013: 104
Chongqing, which has a population of about 28.84 million, is one of the 13 emerging megacities in the country.
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20 most expensive cities in Asia for expats
Photographs: Nicky Loh/Reuters
Kaohsiung
Country: Taiwan
Regional rank in 2013: 19
Global rank in 2013: 110
Kaohsiung, which has a population of about 3 million, is a major economic hub in Taiwan.
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20 most expensive cities in Asia for expats
Photographs: China Daily/Reuters
Suzhou
Country: China
Regional rank in 2013: 20
Global rank in 2013: 112
Suzhou, which has a population of about 10.54 million, is one of the richest major cities in China.
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