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    Fri, 24 May, 2013, 7:36 AM EDT - Canadian Markets open in 1 hr 54 mins

    10 most expensive global cities

    Toronto and Vancouver are the most expensive Canadian cities to live in--and among the priciest in North America. But where do they rank against their global competition?

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    1. Of the 50 most expensive cities, 24 are in Western Europe and 14 are in Asia. Here are the 10 costliest, according to the Worldwide Cost of Living (WCOL) Survey, conducted by the Economic Intelligence Unit. Click on for No. 10 on the list.
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