Most Expensive Retail Space

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Last time, we showed the most expensive OFFICE space in the world. THIS factoid shows the most expensive RETAIL streets and cities. I am amazed by the success of Grafton Street in Dublin . That says something about the Irish economy.

The world's most expensive shopping streets; Source: Cushman & Wakefield
Rank 2007 / Country / Cities Location / Rent €/sq.m/year / Rent US$/sq.ft/year
1. US / New York / Fifth Avenue / 11,983 / 1,500
2. Hong Kong / Hong Kong / Causeway Bay / 9,688 / 1,213
3. France / Paris / Avenue des Champs Elysées / 7,364 / 922
4. UK / London / New Bond Street / 6,498 / 814 /

5. Japan / Tokyo / Ginza / 5,459 / 683 /

6. Ireland / Dublin / Grafton Street / 5,340 / 669
7. Switzerland / Zurich / Bahnhofstrasse / 3,926 / 492
8. Australia / Sydney / Pitt Street Mall / 3,905 / 489
9. Greece / Athens / Ermou / 3,600 / 451
10. S. Korea / Seoul / Gangnam Station / 3,441 / 431

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