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Benin, Cotonou – Cost of Living

The economy of Benin remains underdeveloped and dependent on subsistence agriculture, cotton production, and regional trade. Cotton accounts for 40% of GDP and roughly 80% of official export receipts. Cotonou is the economic capital of Benin, as well as its … Continue reading

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Belize, Belmopan – Cost of Living

The economy of Belize is small and essentially private enterprise economy that is based primarily on agriculture, agro-based industry, and merchandising, with tourism and construction recently assuming greater importance. Belmopan is the capital of Belize. Belmopan is the seat of … Continue reading

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Bahrain, Manama – Cost of Living

The economy of Bahrain is largely based on petroleum and natural gas, the only significant natural resources in Bahrain, which provide about 60% of budget revenues. Bahrain was the first Persian Gulf state to discover crude oil. Because of limited … Continue reading

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Bahamas, Nassau – Cost of Living

The economy of The Bahamas is that of a stable, developing nation heavily dependent on tourism and offshore banking. Nassau is the capital, largest city, and commercial centre of the Commonwealth of the Bahamas. Nassau has nearly 80 percent of … Continue reading

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Barbados, Bridgetown – Cost of Living

The economy of Barbados has transformed itself from a low-income economy dependent upon sugar production, into an upper-middle-income economy based on tourism and the offshore sector. The City of Bridgetown is the capital and largest city of the nation of … Continue reading

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Bangladesh, Dhaka – Cost of Living

The economy of Bangladesh remains a developing nation despite continuous domestic and international efforts to improve its economic and demographic prospects. Its per capita income in 2008 was US$520 compared to the world average of $10,200. Bangladesh grows very significant … Continue reading

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Australia, Sydney – Cost of Living

The economy of Australia is a prosperous, free market economy dominated by its services sector, representing 68% of Australian GDP. The agricultural and mining sectors (10% of GDP combined) account for 57% of the nation’s exports. Sydney is the largest … Continue reading

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Australia, Perth – Cost of Living

The economy of Australia is a prosperous, free market economy dominated by its services sector, representing 68% of Australian GDP. The agricultural and mining sectors (10% of GDP combined) account for 57% of the nation’s exports. Perth is the capital … Continue reading

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Azerbaijan, Baku – Cost of Living

The economy of Azerbaijan has largely completed its post-Soviet transition into a major oil based economy (with the completion of the Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan Pipeline), from one where the state played the major role. Baku is the capital, the largest city, and … Continue reading

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Australia, Canberra – Cost of Living

The economy of Australia is a prosperous, free market economy dominated by its services sector, representing 68% of Australian GDP. The agricultural and mining sectors (10% of GDP combined) account for 57% of the nation’s exports. Canberra is the capital … Continue reading

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