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住不起:全球十大最昂贵城市
Number 5. Singapore
第5 新加坡
Monthly rent (luxury apt.): $3,795
月租金(豪华公寓):3795美元
International newspaper: $3.63
国际报纸:3.63美元
Cup of coffee: $4.84
咖啡(每杯):4.84美元
Gas (per liter): $1.76
汽油(每升):1.76美元
One of the fastest growing economies in the world, Singapore's per capita income is also one of the highest -- at $51,709. But thanks to a history of high inflation and taxes, residents still pay top dollar for goods and services.
作为世界上发展最快的经济体之一,新加坡的人均收入也位居前列,达到了51709美元。但由于一段时期的高通胀和高税收,商品和服务的价格依然很高。
When eating at a restaurant in Singapore, for example, be prepared to fork over a 7% goods and services tax and pay a 10% service charge, according to the Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore.
比如要在新加坡的餐厅吃饭,根据新加坡国税局的规定,要做好准备支付7%的商品服务税和10%的服务费。