Worried about the cost of living? This is the impact inflation is having in some of the world's most expensive cities

As other currencies weakened, the strength of the Hong Kong dollar helped it maintain its position on the top of the most expensive cities list. (Supplied: Lilian Zhou)

Australia isn't the only country seeing everyday items like iceberg lettuce go from basic to bougie.

Across the globe, people are feeling the pinch as surging inflation becomes a "global phenomenon".