Mt. Fuji, left, seen from the Shibuya Sky observation deck in Tokyo.
Mt. Fuji, left, seen from the Shibuya Sky observation deck in Tokyo.Photographer: Kiyoshi Ota/Bloomberg

From Taylor Swift Concerts to Michelin Meals, an Expats' Guide to Asia-Pacific Hubs

Pay rises, taxes and rent can all influence expat workers’ choice of city. 

Considering relocating in the new year? Here’s how five of Asia Pacific’s biggest financial hubs stack up when it comes to cost of living.

Tokyo came out on top in a Bloomberg analysis of 10 metrics including potential salary increase, rent, personal taxes and education costs. The Japanese capital boasts relatively low international school fees and steady rents — plus residents can buy a Tesla Model Y Performance for about $50,000.