Buddhika Weerasinghe: Osaka Named As The Most Expensive Second City In The World

People walk at Osaka Station City on February 6, 2013 in Osaka, Japan. Osaka have been ranked the world's most expensive second city to live, Tokyo as the most expensive city according to research of the British magazine The Economist. Tokyo topped the list, with an index reading of 152. Osaka came in second, at 146. Prices of a loaf of bread, other food items and gasoline were higher than in other cities. (Photo by Buddhika Weerasinghe)

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A general view Osaka city February 6, 2013 in Osaka, Japan. Osaka have been ranked the world's most expensive second city to live, Tokyo as the most expensive city according to research of the British magazine The Economist. Tokyo topped the list, with an index reading of 152. Osaka came in second, at 146. Prices of a loaf of bread, other food items and gasoline were higher than in other cities. (Photo by Buddhika Weerasinghe)

People walk through the Dotombori shopping street on February 6, 2013 in Osaka, Japan. Osaka have been ranked the world's most expensive second city to live, Tokyo as the most expensive city according to research of the British magazine The Economist. Tokyo topped the list, with an index reading of 152. Osaka came in second, at 146. Prices of a loaf of bread, other food items and gasoline were higher than in other cities. (Photo by Buddhika Weerasinghe)

People walk through the Dotombori street on February 6, 2013 in Osaka, Japan. Osaka have been ranked the world's most expensive second city to live, Tokyo as the most expensive city according to research of the British magazine The Economist. Tokyo topped the list, with an index reading of 152. Osaka came in second, at 146. Prices of a loaf of bread, other food items and gasoline were higher than in other cities. (Photo by Buddhika Weerasinghe)

A couple eats food shopping street at Dotombori on February 6, 2013 in Osaka, Japan. Osaka have been ranked the world's most expensive second city to live, Tokyo as the most expensive city according to research of the British magazine The Economist. Tokyo topped the list, with an index reading of 152. Osaka came in second, at 146. Prices of a loaf of bread, other food items and gasoline were higher than in other cities. (Photo by Buddhika Weerasinghe)

Shoppers ride on escalators inside the shopping complex in Osaka Station City on February 6, 2013 in Osaka, Japan. Osaka have been ranked the world's most expensive second city to live, Tokyo as the most expensive city according to research of the British magazine The Economist. Tokyo topped the list, with an index reading of 152. Osaka came in second, at 146. Prices of a loaf of bread, other food items and gasoline were higher than in other cities. (Photo by Buddhika Weerasinghe)

People walk at shopping complex in Osaka Station City on February 6, 2013 in Osaka, Japan. Osaka have been ranked the world's most expensive second city to live, Tokyo as the most expensive city according to research of the British magazine The Economist. Tokyo topped the list, with an index reading of 152. Osaka came in second, at 146. Prices of a loaf of bread, other food items and gasoline were higher than in other cities. (Photo by Buddhika Weerasinghe)

Shoppers walk inside the shopping complex in Osaka Station City on February 6, 2013 in Osaka, Japan. Osaka have been ranked the world's most expensive second city to live, Tokyo as the most expensive city according to research of the British magazine The Economist. Tokyo topped the list, with an index reading of 152. Osaka came in second, at 146. Prices of a loaf of bread, other food items and gasoline were higher than in other cities. (Photo by Buddhika Weerasinghe)

People walk through the Dotonbori shopping street on February 6, 2013 in Osaka, Japan. Osaka have been ranked the world's most expensive second city to live, Tokyo as the most expensive city according to research of the British magazine The Economist. Tokyo topped the list, with an index reading of 152. Osaka came in second, at 146. Prices of a loaf of bread, other food items and gasoline were higher than in other cities. (Photo by Buddhika Weerasinghe)

A gasoline price show on February 6, 2013 in Osaka, Japan. Osaka have been ranked the world's most expensive second city to live, Tokyo as the most expensive city according to research of the British magazine The Economist. Tokyo topped the list, with an index reading of 152. Osaka came in second, at 146. Prices of a loaf of bread, other food items and gasoline were higher than in other cities. (Photo by Buddhika Weerasinghe)

Shopper look spring collections clothes inside the Hanshin Department Store on February 6, 2013 in Osaka, Japan. Osaka have been ranked the world's most expensive second city to live, Tokyo as the most expensive city according to research of the British magazine The Economist. Tokyo topped the list, with an index reading of 152. Osaka came in second, at 146. Prices of a loaf of bread, other food items and gasoline were higher than in other cities. (Photo by Buddhika Weerasinghe)

Shopper looks accessories inside the Hanshin Department Store on February 6, 2013 in Osaka, Japan. Osaka have been ranked the world's most expensive second city to live, Tokyo as the most expensive city according to research of the British magazine The Economist. Tokyo topped the list, with an index reading of 152. Osaka came in second, at 146. Prices of a loaf of bread, other food items and gasoline were higher than in other cities. (Photo by Buddhika Weerasinghe)

A woman walks next to bread stall at Hanshin Department Store on February 6, 2013 in Osaka, Japan. Osaka have been ranked the world's most expensive second city to live, Tokyo as the most expensive city according to research of the British magazine The Economist. Tokyo topped the list, with an index reading of 152. Osaka came in second, at 146. Prices of a loaf of bread, other food items and gasoline were higher than in other cities. (Photo by Buddhika Weerasinghe)

Bread stall at Hanshin Department Store on February 6, 2013 in Osaka, Japan. Osaka have been ranked the world's most expensive second city to live, Tokyo as the most expensive city according to research of the British magazine The Economist. Tokyo topped the list, with an index reading of 152. Osaka came in second, at 146. Prices of a loaf of bread, other food items and gasoline were higher than in other cities. (Photo by Buddhika Weerasinghe)

A couple rests at the Dotonbori shopping street on February 6, 2013 in Osaka, Japan. Osaka have been ranked the world's most expensive second city to live, Tokyo as the most expensive city according to research of the British magazine The Economist. Tokyo topped the list, with an index reading of 152. Osaka came in second, at 146. Prices of a loaf of bread, other food items and gasoline were higher than in other cities. (Photo by Buddhika Weerasinghe)