Why are cities so expensive?

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Why stay in the city?

For many urban dwellers, the answer is obvious: “It’s hard to find a job in a smaller town. Plus, there’s not even a movie theater, restaurant options are limited, and the schools aren’t that great.”

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Cite: Harris, Sabrina. "Why are cities so expensive?" [Por que as cidades são tão caras?] 05 Jul 2026. ArchDaily. (Trans. Romullo Baratto) Accessed . <https://www.archdaily.com/1123397/why-are-cities-so-expensive> ISSN 0719-8884
Aerial view of downtown São Paulo. Photo by Sergio Souza, via Unsplash

为什么城市如此昂贵?

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