Monthly Archives: July 2010

Cameroon, Douala – Cost of Living

Posted on July 20, 2010 by Xpatulator

The economy of Cameroon is one of the ten highest in sub-Saharan Africa. Red tape, high taxes, and endemic corruption have impeded growth of the private sector. Unemployment was estimated at 30% in 2001, and about a third of the … Continue reading →

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Cambodia, Phnom Penh – Cost of Living

Posted on July 20, 2010 by Xpatulator

The economy of Cambodia has seen rapid progress in the last decade. Per capita income, although rapidly increasing, is low compared with most neighbouring countries. The main domestic activity on which most rural households depend is agriculture and its related … Continue reading →

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Brazil, Brasilia – Cost of Living

Posted on July 20, 2010 by Xpatulator

The economy of Brazil is a federal economy . Brazil is the ninth largest economy in the world and the second largest in the Americas, after the United States. Brasília is the capital of Brazil. The major roles of construction … Continue reading →

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Botswana, Gaborone – Cost of Living

Posted on July 19, 2010 by Xpatulator

The economy of Botswana is that of a rapidly developing market economy. Being closely tied with the economy of South Africa, the country’s economy is one of the most successful in Africa and is dominated by the fast-growing service sector, … Continue reading →

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Bulgaria, Sofia – Cost of Living

Posted on July 19, 2010 by Xpatulator

The economy of Bulgaria is an industrialised, open free market economy, with a large, moderately advanced private sector and a number of strategic state-owned enterprises. Sofia is the capital and largest city of Bulgaria. Sofia is the major economic center … Continue reading →

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Brunei, Bandar Seri Begawan – Cost of Living

Posted on July 19, 2010 by Xpatulator

The economy of Brunei is small but wealthy with a mixture of foreign and domestic entrepreneurship, government regulation, welfare measures, and village tradition. Crude oil and natural gas production account for nearly half of its GDP. Substantial income from overseas … Continue reading →

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Bhutan, Thimphu – Cost of Living

Posted on July 19, 2010 by Xpatulator

The economy of Bhutan is based on agriculture, forestry, tourism and the sale of hydroelectric power to India. Agriculture provides the main livelihood for more than 80 percent of the population. Agrarian practices consist largely of subsistence farming and animal … Continue reading →

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Bermuda, Hamilton – Cost of Living

Posted on July 18, 2010 by Xpatulator

The economy of Bermuda is very affluent and has one of the highest per capita incomes in the world, having successfully exploited its location by providing financial services for international firms and luxury tourist facilities. Hamilton is located on the … Continue reading →

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Bosnia and Herzegovina, Sarajevo – Cost of Living

Posted on July 18, 2010 by Xpatulator

The eceonomy of Bosnia and Herzegovina faces the dual problem of rebuilding a war-torn country and introducing market reforms to its formerly centrally-planned economy. Although agriculture is almost all in private hands, farms are generally small and inefficient, and the … Continue reading →

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Bolivia, La Paz – Cost of Living

Posted on July 18, 2010 by Xpatulator

The economy of Bolivia is characterised by the lowest GDP per capita in South America. However, the country is rich in natural resources and has the second largest natural gas reserves in South America. Bolivia is also estimated to have … Continue reading →

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