These are the most expensive cities to live in Europe

May 9, 2016

A rootop view of Amsterdam from SkyLounge on the 11th floor of the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel in Amsterdam April 2, 2013. The Royal celebrations in the Netherlands this week put the country and the capital Amsterdam on front pages and television screens around the world with an orange splash. There's plenty to see and do in 48 hours in this compact city, where the world-famous Rijksmuseum only recently reopened after an extensive renovation. Picture taken April 2, 2013.

Glassdoor research outlines the European cities with the highest cost of living. Image: REUTERS/Michael Kooren

Lianna Brinded

Markets Editor, Business Insider

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