10 Most Expensive Countries in the World

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5. Cayman Islands

Real GDP / GDP by PP ratio: 1.17

Cayman Islands are well-known for being tax havens, popularized in John Grisham’s book The Firm. Because salaries are tax-free, the VAT on items is higher which means there is a higher cost of living.

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