The Julius Baer Global Wealth and Lifestyle Report 2026, released on July 7, named Singapore as the most expensive city for the rich for the fourth consecutive year. The Republic also ranks as the most expensive place in the world to buy a car.
The Julius Baer Lifestyle Index tracks the price of a basket of 20 luxury goods and services – ranging from private school fees and healthcare to residential property and cars – across 25 cities globally. The data was gathered in two rounds between November 2025 and March 2026.
