Europe may boast of a number of countries having some of the highest incomes and standards of living in the world but it also proves the most costly.
According to Glassdoor's report entitled "Which Countries in Europe Offer The Best Standard of Living?,” Britain's capital London has the highest rent in the whole of Europe, meaning that people spend a bulk of their wages on just finding somewhere to live.
Glassdoor's cost of living index takes into account is income versus "how much money is needed to buy a standard basket of goods and services in different countries, including groceries, restaurants, transportation, utilities, and rent."
Of course, London trails near the top but there are other cities that rank higher.
Business Insider took a look at the 11 most expensive cities to live in Europe:
11. Amsterdam — The capital of the Netherlands is one of the most sought after places in Holland to live, thanks to being a cultural, financial and educational hub for the country. However, popularity is pushing local costs higher and therefore making it more expensive to live in.
10. Helsinki — The Finnish city makes the list because despite the whole country on average having pretty high wages, Helsinki has one of the highest costs for living across all categories.
9. Stockholm — Sweden ranks as having one of the highest standards of living in Europe, thanks to the cost of local goods and services (including food, transportation, and rent) being relatively modest when you compare it to take home pay.
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