Uganda, Kampala Cost of Living April 2010

Posted on June 25, 2010 by Xpatulator

Country Full Name: Republic of Uganda.

Location: Uganda is in Eastern Africa, west of Kenya.

Country Climate: Tropical; generally rainy with two dry seasons (December to February, June to August); semiarid in northeast.

Country Terrain: Mostly plateau with rim of mountains.

Major Languages: English (official), Swahili (official), Luganda, various Bantu and Nilotic languages.

Major Religions: Christianity, Islam.

Country Population: 32.0 million (2008 est.) 33.2 million (2009 est.).

Country Economy: Uganda’s economy suffered from devastating economic policies and instability, leaving Uganda as one of the world’s poorest countries. The country has commenced economic reforms and growth has been robust. Uganda has substantial natural resources, including fertile soils, regular rainfall, and sizable mineral deposits of copper and cobalt. The country has largely untapped reserves of both crude oil and natural gas.

Currency: Ugandan Shilling (UGX).

Country Inflation: 7.3% (2008 est.) 14.2% (2009 est.).

City: Kampala is the largest city and capital of Uganda.

City Economy: Kampala is the economic hub of Uganda and is divided into five boroughs that oversee local planning.

Cost of Living: Kampala 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. Kampala is currently ranked 244 overall, most expensive place in the world for expatriates to live, out of 282 international locations.

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Tuvalu, Funafuti Cost of Living April 2010

Posted on June 25, 2010 by Xpatulator

Country Full Name: Tuvalu.

Location: Tuvalu is an island group consisting of nine coral atolls in the South Pacific Ocean, about one-half of the way from Hawaii to Australia.

Country Climate: Tropical; moderated by easterly trade winds (March to November); westerly gales and heavy rain (November to March).

Country Terrain: Low-lying and narrow coral atolls.

Major Languages: Tuvaluan, English.

Major Religions: Christianity.

Country Population: 0.012 million (2008 est.) 0.012 million (2009 est.).

Country Economy: The economy of Tuvalu suffers from its remoteness and lack of economies of scale. Virtually the only jobs in the islands that pay a steady wage or salary are with the government. Subsistence farming and fishing remain the primary economic activities, particularly off the capital island of Funafuti. There is no apparent large income disparity among the residents.

Currency: Australian Dollar (AUD) .

Country Inflation: N/A.

City: Funafuti is an atoll that forms the capital of the island nation of Tuvalu.

City Economy: Funafuti has an airstrip, hotel (Vaiaku Langi Hotel), and administrative buildings, as well as homes, constructed both in the traditional manner, out of palm fronds, and more recently out of cement blocks.

Cost of Living: Funafuti 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. Funafuti is currently ranked 67 overall, most expensive place in the world for expatriates to live, out of 282 international locations.

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Turkey, Ankara Cost of Living April 2010

Posted on June 25, 2010 by Xpatulator

Country Full Name: Republic of Turkey.

Location: Turkey is in South Eastern Europe and Southwestern Asia (that portion of Turkey west of the Bosporus is geographically part of Europe), bordering the Black Sea, between Bulgaria and Georgia, and bordering the Aegean Sea and the Mediterranean Sea, between Greece and Syria.

Country Climate: Temperate; hot, dry summers with mild, wet winters; harsher in interior.

Country Terrain: High central plateau (Anatolia); narrow coastal plain; several mountain ranges.

Major Languages: Turkish.

Major Religions: Islam.

Country Population: 69.7 million (2008 est.) 70.4 million (2009 est.).

Country Economy: The economy of Turkey is largely dominated by modern industries and the services sector. The country is among the world’s leading producers of agricultural products; textiles; motor vehicles, ships and other transportation equipment; construction materials; consumer electronics and home appliances.

Currency: New Turkish Lira (TRY).

Country Inflation: 10.4% (2008 est.) 6.2% (2009 est.).

City: Ankara is the capital of Turkey and the country’s second largest city after Istanbul.

City Economy: Ankara is a very old city with various Hittite, Phrygian, Hellenistic, Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman archaeological sites.

Cost of Living: Ankara 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. Ankara is currently ranked 61 overall, most expensive place in the world for expatriates to live, out of 282 international locations.

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Tunisia, Tunis Cost of Living April 2010

Posted on June 25, 2010 by Xpatulator

Country Full Name: Tunisian Republic.

Location: Tunisia is in Northern Africa, bordering the Mediterranean Sea, between Algeria and Libya.

Country Climate: Temperate in north with mild, rainy winters and hot, dry summers; desert in south.

Country Terrain: Mountains in north; hot, dry central plain; semiarid south merges into the Sahara.

Major Languages: Arabic (official); French.

Major Religions: Islam.

Country Population: 10.3 million (2008 est.) 10.4 million (2009 est.).

Country Economy: The economy of Tunisia is in the process of economic reform and liberalization after decades of heavy state direction and participation in the economy. Economic and fiscal planning have resulted in moderate but sustained growth for over a decade. Tunisia’s economic growth historically has depended on oil, phosphates, agri-food products, car parts manufacturing, and tourism.

Currency: Tunisian Dinar (TND).

Country Inflation: 5.0% (2008 est.) 3.5% (2009 est.).

City: Tunis is the capital and largets city of Tunisia.

City Economy: Tunis is the heartland of the Tunisian economy and is the industrial and economic hub of the country. Products include textiles, carpets, and olive oil. Tourism also provides a significant portion of the city’s income.

Cost of Living: ndex is comprised of the prices for defined quantities of the same goods and services across all 13 Basket Groups. Tunis is currently ranked 255 overall, most expensive place in the world for expatriates to live, out of 282 international locations.

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Trinidad and Tobago, Port-of-Spain Cost of Living April 2010

Posted on June 25, 2010 by Xpatulator

Country Full Name: Republic of Trinidad and Tobago.

Location: Trinidad and Tobago are islands between the Caribbean Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean, northeast of Venezuela.

Country Climate: Tropical; rainy season (June to December).

Country Terrain: Mostly plains with some hills and low mountains.

Major Languages: English.

Major Religions: Christianity, Hinduism, Islam.

Country Population: 1.3 million (2008 est.) 1.3 million (2009 est.).

Country Economy: The economy of Trinidad is based on natural gas and oil. Recent growth has been fueled by investments in liquefied natural gas (LNG), petrochemicals, and steel. Tourism and manufacturing are also important to the local economy.Tourism is a growing sector, although not proportionately as important as in many other Caribbean islands. Agricultural products include citrus, cocoa, and other products.

Currency: Trinidad/Tobago Dollar (TTD).

Country Inflation: 12.0% (2008 est.) 7.2% (2009 est.).

City: Port of Spain is the capital of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago.

City Economy: Port of Spain is Trinidad and Tobago’s most developed city. The city serves primarily as a retail and administrative center.

Cost of Living: Port-of-Spain 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. Port-of-Spain is currently ranked 108 overall, most expensive place in the world for expatriates to live, out of 282 international locations.

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Tonga, NukuAlofa Cost of Living April 2010

Posted on June 25, 2010 by Xpatulator

Country Full Name: Kingdom of Tonga.

Location: Tonga is in Oceania, and consists of an archipelago in the South Pacific Ocean, about two-thirds of the way from Hawaii to New Zealand.

Country Climate: Tropical; modified by trade winds; warm season (December to May), cool season (May to December).

Country Terrain: Most islands have limestone base formed from uplifted coral formation; others have limestone overlying volcanic base.

Major Languages: Tongan, English.

Major Religions: Christianity.

Country Population: 0.103 million (2008 est.) 0.103 million (2009 est.).

Country Economy: The economy of Tonga is characterized by a large non monetary sector and a heavy dependence on remittances from the half of the country’s population that lives abroad, chiefly in Australia, New Zealand, and the United States.

Currency: Tonga Pa’anga (TOP).

Country Inflation: 14.5% (2008 est.) 12.3% (2009 est.).

City: Nuku’Alofa is the capital and commercial, transport and social center of Tonga.

City Economy: Nuku’Alofa is the economic hub of the country.

Cost of Living: Nuku’Alofa 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. Nuku’Alofa is currently ranked 265 overall, most expensive place in the world for expatriates to live, out of 282 international locations.

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Togo, Lome Cost of Living April 2010

Posted on June 25, 2010 by Xpatulator

Country Full Name: Togolese Republic.

Location: Togo is in Western Africa, bordering the Bight of Benin, between Benin and Ghana.

Country Climate: Tropical; hot, humid in south; semiarid in north.

Country Terrain: Gently rolling savanna in north; central hills; southern plateau; low coastal plain with extensive lagoons and marshes.

Major Languages: French (official), local languages.

Major Religions: Indigenous beliefs, Christianity, Islam.

Country Population: 6.6 million (2008 est.) 6.8 million (2009 est.).

Country Economy: Subsistence agriculture is the main economic activity in Togo; the majority of the population depends on subsistence agriculture. Phosphates are Togo’s most important commodity, and the country has an estimated 60 million metric tons of phosphate reserves.

Currency: CFA Franc (XOF).

Country Inflation: 8.4% (2008 est.) 2.8% (2009 est.).

City: Lome is the capital and largest city of Togo.

City Economy: Lome is the country’s administrative and industrial center and its chief port. The city exports coffee, cocoa, copra, and palm kernels. It also has an oil refinery.

Cost of Living: Lome 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. Lome is currently ranked 59 overall, most expensive place in the world for expatriates to live, out of 282 international locations.

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Timor-Leste, Dili Cost of Living April 2010

Posted on June 25, 2010 by Xpatulator

Country Full Name: Democratic Republic of East Timor.

Location: Timor-Leste is in South Eastern Asia, northwest of Australia in the Lesser Sunda Islands at the eastern end of the Indonesian archipelago; note – Timor-Leste includes the eastern half of the island of Timor, the Oecussi (Ambeno) region on the northwest portion of the island of Timor, and the islands of Pulau Atauro and Pulau Jaco.

Country Climate: Tropical; hot, humid; distinct rainy and dry seasons.

Country Terrain: Mountainous.

Major Languages: Tetum and Portuguese (official), Indonesian and English (working languages).

Major Religions: Christianity.

Country Population: 1.06 million (2008 est.) 1.08 million (2009 est.).

Country Economy: The economy of East Timor is one of the world’s poorest, in part due to decades of both neglect and misaligned economic priorities under Portuguese and subsequent Indonesian administration.

Currency: US Dollar.

Country Inflation: 7.6% (2008 est.) 4.0% (2009 est.).

City: Dili is the capital and largest city of East Timor.

City Economy: Dili is the chief port and commercial centre for East Timor.

Cost of Living: Dili 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. Dili is currently ranked 186 overall, most expensive place in the world for expatriates to live, out of 282 international locations.

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Thailand, Bangkok Cost of Living April 2010

Posted on June 25, 2010 by Xpatulator

Country Full Name: Kingdom of Thailand.

Location: Thailand is in South Eastern Asia, bordering the Andaman Sea and the Gulf of Thailand, southeast of Burma.

Country Climate: Tropical; rainy, warm, cloudy southwest monsoon (mid-May to September); dry, cool northeast monsoon (November to mid-March); southern isthmus always hot and humid.

Country Terrain: Central plain; Khorat Plateau in the east; mountains elsewhere.

Major Languages: Thai.

Major Religions: Buddhism.

Country Population: 66.4 million (2008 est.) 67.1 million (2009 est.).

Country Economy: The economy of Thailand is an emerging economy which is heavily export-dependent, with exports accounting for more than two thirds of gross domestic product (GDP).

Currency: Thai Baht (THB).

Country Inflation: 5.5% (2008 est.) -1.2% (2009 est.).

City: Bangkok is the capital, largest urban area and primary city of Thailand.

City Economy: Bangkok is the economic center of Thailand, dominating the country’s economy.

Cost of Living: Bangkok 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. Bangkok is currently ranked 224 overall, most expensive place in the world for expatriates to live, out of 282 international locations.

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Tanzania, Dar es Salaam Cost of Living April 2010

Posted on June 25, 2010 by Xpatulator

Country Full Name: United Republic of Tanzania.

Location: Tanzania is in Eastern Africa, bordering the Indian Ocean, between Kenya and Mozambique.

Country Climate: Varies from tropical along coast to temperate in highlands.

Country Terrain: Plains along coast; central plateau; highlands in north, south.

Major Languages: English, Swahili.

Major Religions: Christianity, Islam.

Country Population: 39.7 million (2008 est.) 40.5 million (2009 est.).

Country Economy: The economy of Tanzania is mostly based on agriculture, which accounts for more than half of the GDP, provides approximately 85% of exports, and employs approximately 80% of the workforce.

Currency: Tanzanian Shilling (TZS).

Country Inflation: 10.3% (2008 est.) 10.6% (2009 est.).

City: Dar es Salaam is the largest city in Tanzania.

City Economy: Dar es Salaam is the country’s richest city and a regionally important economic centre. About one half of Tanzania’s manufacturing employment is located in the city despite the fact that Dar holds only ten percent of Tanzania’s population.

Cost of Living: Dar es Salaam 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. Dar es Salaam is currently ranked 151 overall, most expensive place in the world for expatriates to live, out of 282 international locations.

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