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Cost of Living Rankings for Africa October 2012

Posted on October 9, 2012 by Xpatulator

Luanda as the most expensive city in Africa has an overall cost of living index of 131.69 compared to New York with an index of 100, and Tokyo with an index of 139.89. Luanda’s cost of living index is similar … Continue reading →

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Zurich City – Just How Expensive Is It?

Posted on September 18, 2012 by Xpatulator

Zurich in Switzerland is a cultural Mecca and renowned for being one of the most desirable cities to live in many a survey. It is also however one of the most expensive cities to live in, ranking in the top ten … Continue reading →

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Transport Cost of Living July 2012

Posted on July 21, 2012 by Xpatulator

The top 10 Most expensive places – Transport Basket which includes Hire Purchase / Lease of Vehicle, Petrol / Diesel, Public Transport, Service Maintenance, Tyres, Vehicle Insurance and Vehicle Purchase: Malawi, Lilongwe Timor-Leste, Dili Sudan, Khartoum Austria, Vienna Switzerland, Zurich … Continue reading →

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Restaurants Meals Out and Hotels Cost of Living July 2012

Posted on July 20, 2012 by Xpatulator

The top 10 Most expensive places – Restaurants Meals Out and Hotels Basket which includes Business Dinner, Dinner at Restaurant (non fast food), Hotel Rates and Take Away Drinks & Snacks (fast Food): Angola, Luanda Switzerland, Zurich Switzerland, Geneva Brazil, … Continue reading →

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Recreation and Culture Cost of Living July 2012

Posted on July 19, 2012 by Xpatulator

The top 10 Most expensive places – Recreation & Culture Basket which includes Books, Cinema Ticket, DVD and CD’s, Gym/Fitness Club Membership, Sports goods and Theatre Ticket: Sao Tome and Principe, Sao Tome Niger, Niamey Australia, Sydney Central African Republic, … Continue reading →

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Personal Care Cost of Living July 2012

Posted on July 18, 2012 by Xpatulator

The top 10 Most expensive places – Personal Care Basket which includes Cosmetics, Haircare, Moisturiser / Sun Block, Nappies, Pain Relief Tablets, Toilet Paper, Toothpaste and Soap / Shampoo / Conditioner: Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek Iran, Tehran Brazil, Sao Paulo Brazil, Rio … Continue reading →

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Miscellaneous Items Cost of Living July 2012

Posted on July 17, 2012 by Xpatulator

The top 10 Most expensive places – Miscellaneous Items Basket which includes Domestic Help, Dry Cleaning, Linen, Office Supplies, Newspapers and Magazines and Postage Stamps: Russia, Moscow Russia, Vladivostok Russia, Kaliningrad Russia, Nizhny Novgorod Russia, St. Petersburg Russia, Novosibirsk Eritrea, … Continue reading →

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Household Accommodation Cost of Living July 2012

Posted on July 16, 2012 by Xpatulator

The top 10 Most expensive places – Household Accommodation Basket which includes House / Flat Mortgage, House / Flat Rental, Household Electricity Consumption, Household Gas / Fuel Consumption, Household Water Consumption and Local Property Rates / Taxes / Levies: China, … Continue reading →

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Healthcare Cost of Living July 2012

Posted on July 15, 2012 by Xpatulator

The top 10 Most expensive places – Healthcare Basket which includes General Practitioner Consultation rates, Hospital Private Ward Daily Rate, Non-Prescription Medicine and Private Medical Insurance / Medical Aid Contributions: China, Hong Kong Australia, Sydney Japan, Tokyo Switzerland, Zurich Switzerland, … Continue reading →

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Groceries Cost of Living July 2012

Posted on July 14, 2012 by Xpatulator

The top 10 Most expensive places – Groceries Basket which includes Baby Consumables, Baked Goods, Baking, Canned Foods, Cheese, Cleaning Products, Dairy, Fresh Fruits, Fresh Vegetables, Fruit Juices, Frozen, Meat, Oil & Vinegars, Pet Food, Pre-Prepared Meals, Sauces, Seafood, Snacks, … Continue reading →

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