Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Kingstown – Cost of Living

Posted on August 29, 2010 by Xpatulator

The economy of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is largely based on agriculture which is dominated by banana production. The services sector, based mostly on a growing tourist industry, is also important.

Kingstown is the chief port of Saint Vincent, and the capital of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. Kingstown is a centre for the island’s agricultural industry and a port of entry for tourists. Exports include bananas, coconuts, and arrowroot.

Kingstown has an overall cost of living index which equates it with middle cost of living locations. The overall cost of living index is comprised of the prices for defined quantities of the same goods and services across all 13 Basket Groups.

The latest cost of living rank for each of the 13 Basket Groups is now available.

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Miscellaneous International Cost of Living Ranking

Posted on August 29, 2010 by Xpatulator

This report provides you with the rank of Miscellaneous cost of living indexes for 282 global locations. The indexes are calculated using the prices for specific quantities of the same goods and services in each location, based on expatriate spending patterns across 13 broad categories (Basket Groups).

Miscellaneous costs include stationary, linen and general goods and services such as domestic help, dry cleaning, linen, office supplies, newspapers and magazines, and postage stamps.

The latest miscellaneous international cost of living rank is now available.

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Saint Lucia, Castries – Cost of Living

Posted on August 29, 2010 by Xpatulator

The economy of Saint Lucia depends primarily on tourism, banana production, and light manufacturing.

Castries is the capital city of Saint Lucia. Castries houses the government and head offices of many businesses both foreign and local. It also has a sheltered harbour which receives cargo vessels and ferry boats as well as cruise ships.

Castries has an overall cost of living index which equates it with low cost of living locations. The overall cost of living index is comprised of the prices for defined quantities of the same goods and services across all 13 Basket Groups.

The latest cost of living rank for each of the 13 Basket Groups is now available.

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Asia-Pacific Cost of Living – 2010

Posted on August 28, 2010 by Xpatulator

Asia-Pacific has the top 2, most expensive cities in the world, as at 1 July 2010. Tokyo is first and Hong Kong the second most expensive location in the world (and most expensive in greater China), whilst Sydney is the third most expensive city in Asia-Pacific (ranked 13 in the world). The Australian economy has seen stable growth compared to many weakening economies, while the Australian Dollar has strengthened 11% against the United States Dollar, and by 24% against the Euro in the past year. Cities in mainland China remain relatively cheap, mainly due to the pegging of the Chinese Yuan to the US Dollar which has kept costs down. Within mainland China, Beijing (ranked 100 in the world) is the twentieth most expensive city in Asia-Pacific, followed by Shanghai (ranked 107 in the world), and Wuhan (ranked 200 in the world). The cheapest city surveyed in China is Tianjin (ranked 256 in the world) with a cost of living index of 64.07 (New York = 100). The cheapest city in Asia-Pacific is Dushanbe in Tajikistan (ranked 279 in the world) with a cost of living index of 56.64 (New York = 100).

Most expensive cities in Asia-Pacific (Global rank in brackets)
1. Japan, Tokyo (1)
2. China, Hong Kong (2)
3. Australia, Sydney (13)
4. Australia, Canberra (17)
5. Papua New Guinea, Port Moresby (23)
6. Vanuatu, Port Vila (26)
7. New Caledonia, Noumea (31)
8. Korea Republic of, Seoul (32)
9. Australia, Melbourne (37)
10. Australia, Perth (38)

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Saint Kitts and Nevis, Basseterre – Cost of Living

Posted on August 28, 2010 by Xpatulator

The economy of Saint Kitts and Nevis is dominated by tourism, agriculture and light manufacturing industries.

Basseterre is the capital of the Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis. The city of Basseterre has established itself as a financial centre in the Eastern Caribbean.

Basseterre has an overall cost of living index which equates it with low cost of living locations. The overall cost of living index is comprised of the prices for defined quantities of the same goods and services across all 13 Basket Groups.

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Saint Helena, Jamestown – Cost of Living

Posted on August 28, 2010 by Xpatulator

The economy of St Helena is very weak, and the island is almost entirely sustained by aid from London. The public sector dominates the economy, accounting for about half of GDP.

Jamestown is the capital of the island of Saint Helena. Jamestown is the island’s port, with facilities for unloading goods delivered to the island, and the centre of the island’s road and communications network.

Jamestown has an overall cost of living index which equates it with high cost of living locations. The overall cost of living index is comprised of the prices for defined quantities of the same goods and services across all 13 Basket Groups.

The latest cost of living rank for each of the 13 Basket Groups is now available.

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Rwanda, Kigali – Cost of Living

Posted on August 28, 2010 by Xpatulator

The economy of Rwanda is primarily rural with about 90% of the population engaged in agriculture with few natural resources and minimal industry. Primary exports are coffee and tea.

Kigali is the capital and largest city of Rwanda. Kigali is the economic, cultural, and transport hub of Rwanda.

Kigali has an overall cost of living index which equates it with middle cost of living locations. The overall cost of living index is comprised of the prices for defined quantities of the same goods and services across all 13 Basket Groups.

The latest cost of living rank for each of the 13 Basket Groups is now available.

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Household International Cost of Living Ranking

Posted on August 28, 2010 by Xpatulator

This report provides you with the rank of Household cost of living indexes for 282 global locations. The indexes are calculated using the prices for specific quantities of the same goods and services in each location, based on expatriate spending patterns across 13 broad categories (Basket Groups).

Household costs include housing, water, electricity, household gas, household fuels, local rates and residential taxes such as house / flat mortgage, house / flat rental, household electricity consumption, household gas / fuel consumption, household water consumption, and local property rates / taxes / levies.

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Russia, Moscow – Cost of Living

Posted on August 28, 2010 by Xpatulator

The economy of Russia is the eighth largest economy in the world by nominal value and the sixth largest by purchasing power parity (PPP). Oil, natural gas, metals, and timber account for more than 80% of Russian exports abroad.

Moscow is the capital and the largest city of Russia. Moscow is one of largest city economies in Europe and it comprises approximately 20% of Russian GDP.

Moscow has an overall cost of living index which equates it with high cost of living locations. The overall cost of living index is comprised of the prices for defined quantities of the same goods and services across all 13 Basket Groups.

The latest cost of living rank for each of the 13 Basket Groups is now available.

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Asia-Pacific Cost of Living – 2010

Posted on August 27, 2010 by Xpatulator

Asia-Pacific has the top 2, most expensive cities in the world as at 1 July 2010. Tokyo is first and Hong Kong the second most expensive location in the world (and most expensive in greater China), whilst Sydney is the third most expensive city in Asia-Pacific (ranked 13 in the world). The Australian economy has seen stable growth compared to many weakening economies, while the Australian Dollar has strengthened 11% against the United States Dollar, and by 24% against the Euro in the past year. Cities in mainland China remain relatively cheap, mainly due to the pegging of the Chinese Yuan to the US Dollar which has kept costs down. Within mainland China, Beijing (ranked 100 in the world) is the twentieth most expensive city in Asia-Pacific, followed by Shanghai (ranked 107 in the world), and Wuhan (ranked 200 in the world). The cheapest city surveyed in China is Tianjin (ranked 256 in the world) with a cost of living index of 64.07 (New York = 100). The cheapest city in Asia-Pacific is Dushanbe in Tajikistan (ranked 279 in the world) with a cost of living index of 56.64 (New York = 100).

Most expensive cities in Asia-Pacific (Global rank in brackets)
1. Japan, Tokyo (1)
2. China, Hong Kong (2)
3. Australia, Sydney (13)
4. Australia, Canberra (17)
5. Papua New Guinea, Port Moresby (23)
6. Vanuatu, Port Vila (26)
7. New Caledonia, Noumea (31)
8. Korea Republic of, Seoul (32)
9. Australia, Melbourne (37)
10. Australia, Perth (38)

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