Daily Archives: August 30, 2010
Serbia, Belgrade – Cost of Living
The economy of Serbia is based mostly on services, which account for about 63% of the GDP. The economy has a high unemployment rate of 14% and a unfavourable trade deficit. Belgrade is the capital and largest city of Serbia. … Continue reading
Senegal, Dakar – Cost of Living
The economy of Senegal is predominantly rural with limited natural resources and gains most of its foreign exchange from fish, phosphates, groundnuts, tourism, and services. akar is the capital and largest city of Senegal. Dakar is the westernmost city on … Continue reading
Saudi Arabia, Riyadh – Cost of Living
Saudi Arabia’s economy is petroleum-based; roughly 75% of budget revenues and 90% of export earnings come from the oil industry. Riyadh is the capital and largest city of Saudi Arabia. Riyadh is a large metropolis and is a focal point … Continue reading
Expat Kids, not just cost of living
Is being an expat all about attitude, and if so, does this have an immense influence on expat children and how they perceive their situation in this new environment? If as adults we have doubts about settling in a new … Continue reading
Sao Tome and Principe, Sao Tome – Cost of Living
The economy of Sao Tome and Principe, while traditionally dependent on cocoa, is experiencing considerable changes due to investment in the development of its oil industry its territorial waters in the oil-rich waters of the Gulf of Guinea. Sao Tome … Continue reading