10 Richest Cities in the World

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Welcome to the land of the rich and famous! We give you a list of the wealthiest cities in the world, as per their GDP, that is the Gross Domestic Product.

1. Tokyo, Japan

Tokyo is no longer just the fishing village of Edo. It was rebuilt after the earthquake of 1923 and the World War II. With a GDP of approximately $1,520 billion, it is one of the richest cities in the world today. According to recent studies, it is also home to the largest number of millionaires (461,000).

2. New York City, USA

As per some recent studies, New York has 70 billionaires, the largest number in the world. With a broad cultural and racial diversity, the city includes five state counties; the Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, and Staten Island. With a GDP of nearly $1,210 billion, it easily manages to feature in the list of the world’s richest cities.

3. Los Angeles, USA

With attractions like the Hollywood Walk of Fame, Universal Studios, the Hollywood sign, and Santa Monica Pier, this is the city of glitz and glamor. A GDP of around $789.7 billion makes it a city to be taken seriously.

4. Seoul, South Korea

Credited as the first East Asian city to have a phone system, power, and water at the same time, Seoul has come a long way and now boasts a GDP of $779.3 billion. The major industries in this city are iron and steel production, electronics, and textile.

5. London, UK

As per a recent report, London houses 4,224 multi-millionaires, a number that is largest in the world. An approximate $731.2 billion GDP makes it a force to be reckoned with. The city also has world famous attractions like the Big Ben Clock tower, London Eye, Buckingham Palace and Tower Bridge.