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cators, from basic groceries to the cost of heating. Singapore is the most expensive place in the world to buy clothes, relies heavily on imported goods and has an increas- ingly strong currency. The EIU said the city’s transport costs are around three times higher than New York, which it used as a benchmark for comparisons. The city replaced Tokyo, last year’s winner, which has been pushed out into joint-sixth place. Making up the rest of the top five were Paris, Oslo, Zurich and Sydney in fifth. And for the rest of us, there the U.S. News analyzed a pre- vious Census Bureau report for the best places in the coun- try to live under $40,000 a year. The top 10 cities in the re- port were: Albuquerque, N.M, Augusta, GA, Columbia, S.C., Jackson, Miss., Knoxville, TN, Little Rock, AK, Louisville, KY, Pittsburgh, PA, St. Louis, MO, and San Antonio, TX. If you are thinking about buying or selling a property anywhere in the world, call the expert Realtors at LA LOFTS Realty ® . Our team can put you in touch with the best property devel- opers and partner Realtors in the world, bringing your dream to live globally to your fingertips. AND, if you decide to purchase the $400M apartment in Mo- naco, you have my permission to call me anytime, day or night... Tiffany Gatto LA LOFTS Realty ® 548 S Spring St #109 Los Angeles, CA 90013 213 626 5433 www.laloftsrealty.com