How does the mercer research account for the sudden change in exchange rates between countries? I assume they convert everything to USD for comparison, which will mean a lot of cities will have significantly changed position lately. For example, GBP has dropped from 2 to 1.5 USD, which is a change of 25%. That would shoot London up the list (though I expect it was right near the top already).
I think the prices posted already for stuff in Doha are pretty close to correct. Before the GBP weakened most things in Doha were cheaper than London (with perhaps the exception of rent). But now things are closer to what I used to pay in London. Fast food is still cheaper here though!
Interesting research, nice idea.
How does the mercer research account for the sudden change in exchange rates between countries? I assume they convert everything to USD for comparison, which will mean a lot of cities will have significantly changed position lately. For example, GBP has dropped from 2 to 1.5 USD, which is a change of 25%. That would shoot London up the list (though I expect it was right near the top already).
I think the prices posted already for stuff in Doha are pretty close to correct. Before the GBP weakened most things in Doha were cheaper than London (with perhaps the exception of rent). But now things are closer to what I used to pay in London. Fast food is still cheaper here though!