Offering job opportunities, cultural and culinary diversity and the chance to experience life in a bustling metropolis, major cities around the world are struggling to cope with the influx of residents. The more desirable a place becomes, the more expensive it is to live there – and the higher house prices rise!

Grab your wallet as we take a look at remarkable residences within the world's most expensive cities, from London to Geneva, Sydney and New York*...

*All data correct at time of publishing