Cost of living international rankings are the result of comparing the cost of stock of the foreign person, with local prices for the same amounts as defined in the same goods and services in different countries around the world.

Our results show that the compound effects of multiple global economic developments, the impact in each country, one way or another contribute to rapid significant changes in the relative cost of the lives of countries around the world. TheChanges in the relative cost of living are large and occurred in a relatively short period of time. The reason for this is due to the fact that they occur simultaneously so many economic downturns. 2008, the housing bubble burst with the collapse of a number of global funds and asset management, insurance and banking, followed giants. Some have been liquidated or taken over, others were rescued with government funds. In 2009 we saw the continued decline in domestic prices, which manyI have not been down. Stock prices and market indexes to levels last seen more than a decade ago. The trend was for inflation and lower interest rates further developed and developing markets. We volatility of exchange rates, with a number of major economies shows that weaken its currency in recent years. The economic impact is more widespread throughout the world. We are currently witnessing a true global recession, with demand reductionfor the production of inputs and outputs, and the reduction of energy demand and loss of jobs.

This study of 276 locations around the world in every country in the world. The study includes the cost of several hundreds of objects that foreigners usually pay for their expenses, basketballs are grouped into 13 groups. The results at 1 April 2009, the previous results on 1 December 2008 compliance. The index of New York, uses as a base (New York = 100). An index of more than 100 means that theCost of living higher than New York, an index below 100 indicates that the cost of living is lower than that of New York.

Geneva has an index of living to 110, for example. This means that on average, goods and services that cost $ 100 in New York, costs $ 110 in Geneva. Each city is classified according to their overall view basket includes cost of living, the cost for all groups.

A cost of living index rises or falls based on the local prices of goods and services used inthe study and the exchange rate prevalent. As a general principle, a country with a currency that has risen against other currencies (hard currency) and where relatively high local inflation (rapid /) increases in prices of large size, usually an increase in life experience compared to other countries . On the other hand, a country with a currency that has fallen against other currencies (currency weaker) and where it is relatively low inflation is usually the local experienceDecrease the cost of living compared to other countries. It is important to note that there are variations. Take London as another example. Only in December 2008, London was still at 6 most expensive place in the world for expatriates to live. From April 2009 is the 23rd most expensive place in the world for expatriates. This does not mean that local development has decreased the cost of living for expatriates living in London. What it means is that, compared toin other parts of the world, London is not as expensive as last year. What makes London a relatively low cost of living, as is mainly due to the cost of living elsewhere, along with the British pound weaker.

These changes have important implications for its posted workers. An immigrant, in a high cost of living - a country with strong currencies such as Hong Kong where the Hong Kong dollar is linked to the U.S. dollar will illustrate this. TheInflation makes it difficult to save due to high prices, the home (including housing services) is very expensive especially. However, an immigrant, is in Hong Kong is now likely to find the money they send home has greatly increased spending power at home. Last year, the Hong Kong dollar has increased by 15% compared to the Malaysian ringgit, and 30% against the Indonesian rupiah and Australian dollar.

The top 10 most expensive cities forExpatriates Live

Tokyo has maintained its status as the world's most expensive city for expatriates to live. The cost of living in Tokyo from 126 in December 2008 was increased to 143 by 1 April 2009, and the yen against the U.S. dollar strengthened. At the other end of the scale must maintain its status in Harare as the cheapest city in the world and is number 276 with an index of only 17 and a coin that is still free, in the case. Tokyo is a place 1 for HealthcareG, 2 for food and 2 for the house (including accommodation services).

Hong Kong is now in 2nd place with a total space has increased from 33 in December 2008. The cost of living has increased by 103-121 and is in place 1 and 2 housing expenditures for Healthcare. And 'interesting to note, however, that Hong Kong is expensive in all categories. And 'the 202 Ranking for alcohol and tobacco, 226 for arts and culture, education 227, 247 andFurniture and appliances.

Lagos is the 3rd most expensive city in the world for expatriates, after his 11th place. Today is 1 space for food and furniture and appliance costs, 6 for health care and 18 for restaurants, hotels and meals out.

Caracas has substantially shifted the ranking is ranked 4th after only 32 classified in December 2008. E 'set to 1 The costs for education, 5 and 6 for Healthcare for the expenditure of households (including housingutilities).

Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea is the most expensive city 5 Overall Ranking for foreigners by the majority of goods and services imported from Australia. Port Moresby is at Rank 6 for Arts & Culture, 7 Office of Communications and Health Care, 8, and expensive clothing.

Geneva was a slight left after the 6th ranked 4th in December 2008. And 'the place 3 more expensive transport costs, 11 for Arts & Culture, 15 for health care,and 20 for apparel.

Dubai is in the top 10 most expensive cities in the world for expatriates moved for the first time live. Dubai is now ranked 7th, remarkably 34 December 2008. The cost of living has risen 103-109 since December 2008. Today is 1 space for restaurants, meals and hotel expenses, 6 for apparel, HealthCare 11 and 16 for food. Dubai is currently 4 ranking for the expenditure of households (including housingutilities), it should be noted, however, that this significant decline in the next quarter, as has been made is relatively difficult in the real estate, with property prices falling and rents.

Doha has shifted in the world rankings for the top faster than any other city. In December 2008, Doha, ranked the 45th most expensive city for foreigners, is now 8. The overall cost of living index has moved upwards of 101 to 109, like that of Dubai. And 'the 2nd space for restaurants, meals outand hotel expenses, 3 for clothing, 7 household expenses (lodging including services), 8 for food and for sport and culture, and 10 for Healthcare.

Denmark has improved a bit 'as the 9th most expensive place in the world fell for expatriates after their 3rd place in December 2008. E '3 most expensive place for food, transport 5 and 15 for furniture and appliances.

Hamilton, Bermuda's top 10 of total transition from 26 inDecember, although the total cost of the remaining 108 Index. Hamilton is the 4th costly for the education and health, 10 for Personal Care, 11 The cost of domestic space (housing including services) and 15 for food.

The total cost of living overall rankings:

Rank City

1 Japan, Tokyo
2 China, Hong Kong
3 Nigeria, Lagos
4 Venezuela, Caracas
5 Papua New Guinea, Port Moresby
6 Switzerland, Geneva
7 United Arab Emirates,Dubai
8 Qatar, Doha
9 Denmark, Copenhagen
10 Bermuda, Hamilton
11 Angola, Luanda
12 Switzerland, Zurich
13 Russia, Moscow
14 Solomon Islands, Honiara
15 Cameroon, Douala
16 Chad, N'Djamena
17 Taiwan, Taipei
18 Liechtenstein, Vaduz
19 United States of America, New York, NY
20 New Caledonia, Noumea
21 of Greenland, Nuuk
22 Ireland, Dublin
23 United Kingdom, London
24 France, Paris
25 Norway, Oslo
26 Italy, Milan
27 San Marino, San Marino
28 United States of America, San FranciscoCalifornia
29 Monaco, Monaco
30 Austria, Vienna
31 Bahamas, Nassau
32 Central African Republic, Bangui
33 Nauru, Yaren
USA 34, Boston, Mass.
35 of Finland, Helsinki
36 Italy, Rome
37 Kazakhstan, Almaty
38 Côte d'Ivoire, Abidjan
39 Bahrain, Manama
40 Micronesia, Palikir
41 Isle of Man, Douglas
42 Haiti, Port-au-Prince
43 United States of America, San Jose, California
44 Cameroon, Yaounde
45 Djibouti, Djibouti
46 Palau, Melekeok
47 Guinea-BissauBissau
48 Azerbaijan, Baku
49 Benin, Cotonou
50 of Slovakia, Bratislava
51 Belgium, Brussels
52 Netherlands, Amsterdam
53 Sao Tome and Principe, Sao Tome
54 Jersey, Saint Helier
55 Mali, Bamako
56 Gabon, Libreville
57 United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi
58 of Croatia, Zagreb
59 Singapore, Singapore
60 Ghana, Accra
61 Spain, Madrid
62 Ukraine, Kiev
63 United States of America, Philadelphia, Pa.
64 Cayman Islands, George Town
65 of Sierra Leone, Freetown
66 GermanyBerlin
67 Czech Republic, Prague
68 United States, San Diego, California
69 Jordan, Amman
70 Trinidad and Tobago, Port of Spain
71 USA, Los Angeles, California
72 United States, Washington, DC
73 Estonia, Tallinn
USA 74, Baltimore MD
75 Falkland Islands, Stanley
76 Saudi Arabia, Riyadh
77 Guernsey, St Peter Port
78 Comoros, Moroni
79 Sudan, Khartoum
80, Federal Republic of Germany, Bonn
81 Vatican City, Vatican City,
82 Canada, Toronto
83 East Timor, Dili
84 Hungary, Budapest
USA 85, SeattleWash
86 Brazil, Brasilia
87 Lebanon, Beirut
88 United States of America, Miami Florida
89 Vanuatu, Port Vila
90 Luxembourg, Luxembourg
91 Jamaica, Kingston
92 Australia, Sydney
93 Kuwait, Kuwait City
94 Moldova, Chisinau
95 Democratic Republic of Congo, Kinshasa
96 Germany, Frankfurt am Main
97 Tuvalu, Funafuti
98 Iceland, Reykjavik
99 Barbados, Bridgetown
100 Portugal, Lisbon
101 Mozambique, Maputo
102 Senegal, Dakar
103 Canada, Vancouver
104 Niger, Niamey
105 in ChinaBeijing
106 Ethiopia, Addis Ababa
107 Turkey, Ankara
108 Togo, Lome
109 Equatorial Guinea, Malabo
110 Martinique, Fort-de-France
111 Armenia, Yerevan
112 of the United States, Chicago, Ill.
113 Liberia, Monrovia
114 Gibraltar, Gibraltar
115 of Sweden, Stockholm
116 Somalia, Mogadishu
USA 117, Portland, Oregon
118 Israel, Jerusalem
119 Malta, Velletta
120 Puerto Rico, San Juan
121 Canada, Calgary
122 Rwanda, Kigali
123 Guam, Hagatna
124 Burkina FasoOuagadougou
125 Zambia, Lusaka
126 Andorra, Andorra La Vella
127 Cyprus, Nicosia
128 of the United States, Las Vegas, Nevada
129 Samoa, Apia
130 St. Helena, Jamestown
131 Tanzania, Dar es Salaam
132 Greece, Athens
133 in Poland, Warsaw
134 Maldives, Male
135 Malawi, Lilongwe
136 Thailand, Bangkok
137 Indonesia, Jakarta
USA 138, Jacksonville, Fla.
139 Antigua and Barbuda, Saint John's
140 Gambia, Banjul
141 of the United Kingdom, Glasgow
142 LithuaniaVilnius
143 Belarus, Minsk
USA 144, Dallas Texas
145 Australia, Canberra
146 India, Mumbai
147 Australia, Melbourne
USA 148, Denver, Colorado
149 Algeria, Algiers
150 Republic of Georgia, Tbilisi
151 Honduras, Tegucigalpa
USA 152, Atlanta GA
USA 153, Cleveland, Ohio
154 Canada, Montreal
USA 155, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
156 Congo, Brazzaville
157 Guinea, Conakry
158 Saint Kitts and Nevis, St. Kitts
159 of the United States, Detroit, Mich.
160 Panama, Panama City
161 LatviaRow
162 Uganda, Kampala
163 Republic of Korea, Seoul
USA 164, Charlotte NC
165 Marshall Islands, Majuro
166 Australia, Perth
USA 167, Phoenix Arizona
168 of the United States, Columbus, Ohio
USA 169, Austin, Texas
170, Madagascar, Antananarivo
171 of the United States, Tampa, Florida
172 of the United Kingdom, Birmingham
173 Afghanistan, Kabul
174 Grenada, St. George's
175 Vietnam, Hanoi
176 of the United States, Indianapolis, Ind
USA 177, St. Louis, MO
178 St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Kingstown
179 PeruLima
180 Syria, Damascus
181 of the United States, Fort Worth, Texas
182 Slovenia, Ljubljana
183 Mauritania, Nouakchott
184 of the United States, El Paso, Texas
185 Philippines, Manila
186 China, Shanghai
USA 187, Memphis, Tenn.
188 of the United States, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
189 Belize, Belmopan
190 India, New Delhi
191 Romania, Bucharest
192 Guatemala, Guatemala City
193 Iran, Tehran
194 Cape Verde, Praia
195 India, Chennai
USA 196, Houston, Texas
197 Canada, Ottawa
198 Costa Rica, SanJose
199 Dominica, Roseau
200 Nicaragua, Managua
201 Guyana Georgetown
202 Dominican Republic, Santo Domingo
203 Bulgaria, Sofia
204 Suriname, Paramaribo
Cuba 205, Havana
206 Oman, Muscat
207 India, Calcutta
208 Mongolia, Ulan Bator
209 Tajikistan, Dushanbe
210 India, Hyderabad
211 Burundi, Bujumbura
USA 212, San Antonio, Texas
213 Myanmar, Yangon
214 Uruguay, Montevideo
215 Paraguay, Asuncion
216 Albania, Tirana
217 Brunei, Bandar SeriBegawan
218 Mauritius, Port Louis
219 Fiji, Suva
220 Egypt, Cairo
221 Australia, Brisbane
222 El Salvador, San Salvador
223 Democratic Republic of Korea, Pyongyang
224 Laos, Vientiane
225 Mexico, Mexico City
226 Morocco, Rabat
227 India, Bangalore
228 Saint Lucia, Castries
229 New Zealand, Auckland
230 Kiribati, South Tarawa
231 of Kosovo, Pristina
232 Kenya, Nairobi
233 Serbia, Belgrade
234 Bangladesh, Dhaka
235 PakistanLahore
236 Bolivia, La Paz
237 Colombia, Bogota
238 Botswana, Gaberone
239 Sri Lanka, Colombo
240 of Pakistan, Islamabad
241 Turkmenistan, Ashgabat
242 Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek
243 Macedonia, Skopje
244 Pakistan, Karachi
245 Australia, Adelaide
246 Montenegro, Podgorica
247 Chile, Santiago
248 of Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur
249 China, Macao
250 Eritrea, Asmara
251 Iraq, Baghdad
252 Argentina, Buenos Aires
253 Bosnia and HerzegovinaSarajevo
254 Uzbekistan, Tashkent
255 Ecuador, Quito
256 Nepal, Kathmandu
257 Tunisia, Tunis
258 Yemen, Sanaa
259 Bhutan, Thimphu
260 South Africa, Johannesburg
261 China, Shenzhen
262 Tonga, Nuku'alofa
263 China, Dalian
264 South Africa, Pretoria
265 Lesotho, Maseru
266 China, Wuhan
267 Namibia, Windhoek
268 Libya, Tripoli
269 South Africa, Cape Town
270 in China, Guangzhou
271 Seychelles, Victoria
272 South Africa, Durban
273 CambodiaPhnom Penh
274 Swaziland, Mbabane
275 China, Tianjin
276 Zimbabwe, Harare

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