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Most expensive real estate markets in the world

Last updated on: July 5, 2012 08:56 IST
A view of downtown area in Los Angeles.

Real estate prices are rising not only in the developing world, but also in some developed cities.

Let's take a look at some of the most expensive real estate markets in the world.

Source: Business Insider

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Most expensive real estate markets in the world

Last updated on: July 5, 2012 08:56 IST
A view of Galeries Lafayette department store in Paris.

Paris, France

Real estate cost: $3,287 per square foot

Global rank: 1

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Most expensive real estate markets in the world

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People walk past the Grand Hotel in Oslo.

Oslo, Norway

Real estate cost: $2,099 per square foot

Global rank: 2

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A man crosses the Mall, decked out in Union flags and with Buckingham Palace in the background, in London.

London, The United Kingdom

Real estate cost: $1,590 per square foot

Global rank: 3

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A view of the city of Luxembourg.

Luxembourg, Luxembourg

Real estate cost: $1,563 per square foot

Global rank: 4

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A view of the Central Business District in Singapore.

Singapore, Singapore

Real estate cost: $1,561 per square foot

Global rank: 5

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Pedestrians walk down the main shopping street in Stockholm's Gamla Stan or Old Town district.

Stockholm, Sweden

Real estate cost: $1,516 per square foot

Global rank: 6

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An aerial view shows Saint-George Yacht Club surrounded by construction work in Beirut.

Beirut, Lebanon

Real estate cost: $1,448 per square foot

Global rank: 7

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People sit in a restaurant in Madrid's central Plaza Mayor.

Madrid, Spain

Real estate cost: $1,395 per square foot

Global rank: 8

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A view of a cafe in the square of the Three Blacksmiths, Helsinki.

Helsinki, Finland

Real estate cost: $1,366 per square foot

Global rank: 9

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Boats are seen anchored at the 17th century Nyhavn district, home to many shops and restaurants in Copenhagen.

Copenhagen, Denmark

Real estate cost: $1,317 per square foot

Global rank: 10

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An Airbus A380 flies over Hong Kong's Victoria Harbour in Hong Kong.

Hong Kong, Hong Kong

Real estate cost: $1,118 per square foot

Global rank: 11

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The Brooklyn Bridge and Manhattan Bridge is seen from the 90th story of One World Trade Center in New York.

New York City, The United States

Real estate cost: $1,068 per square foot

Global rank: 12