Today we look at moving to Port Moresby in Papua New Guinea from Niamey in Niger. We highlight cost of living and other major differences likely to be experienced in our series of short blogs on moving between different international locations.
In Port Moresby people speak English, Tok Pisin and Hiri Motu. In Niamey people speak French (official), Arabic, Hausa and Songhai.
Port Moresby is the capital and largest city of Papua New Guinea. Niamey is the capital and largest city of the West African nation of Niger. The city is often covered by a smoke haze that is created by the numerous small fires lit beside the road or in the bush by its inhabitants. The city experiences high levels of rape, robbery, murder and large areas of the city are controlled by gangs. Niamey is the administrative, cultural and economic center. The city is located in a pearl millet growing region, while manufacturing industries include bricks, ceramic goods, cement and weaving.
The overall cost of living rank in Port Moresby is 26 out of 300 global locations, which equates it with high cost of living locations. An expatriate moving from Niamey to Port Moresby will experience a change in cost of living of 36.2%.
In terms of the hardship people are likely to experience, assessed in global terms, Port Moresby is ranked as an extreme hardship location with a hardship index of 40% compared to Niamey with a hardship index of 40% which is an extreme hardship location.
Source: Cost of living Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea as at July 2011.
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Moving to Panama City
Today we look at moving to Panama City in Panama from Managua in Nicaragua. We highlight cost of living and other major differences likely to be experienced in our series of short blogs on moving between different international locations.
In Panama City people speak Spanish and English. In Managua people speak Spanish, English and indigenous languages.
Panama City is the capital and largest city of the Republic of Panama. Managua is the capital city of Nicaragua. Panama City has more than 80 banks, more than 15 of them being national. The city also boasts several tourist attractions, and is a stopover for other nearby destinations in the country as well as a tourist destination in its own right. Managua is Nicaragua's chief trading center for coffee, cotton, and other crops. It is also an important industrial center.
The overall cost of living rank in Panama City is 228 out of 300 global locations, which equates it with low cost of living locations. An expatriate moving from Managua to Panama City will experience a change in cost of living of 4.8%.
In terms of the hardship people are likely to experience, assessed in global terms, Panama City is ranked as a some hardship location with a hardship index of 20% compared to Managua with a hardship index of 40% which is an extreme hardship location.
Source: Cost of living Panama City, Panama as at July 2011.
In Panama City people speak Spanish and English. In Managua people speak Spanish, English and indigenous languages.
Panama City is the capital and largest city of the Republic of Panama. Managua is the capital city of Nicaragua. Panama City has more than 80 banks, more than 15 of them being national. The city also boasts several tourist attractions, and is a stopover for other nearby destinations in the country as well as a tourist destination in its own right. Managua is Nicaragua's chief trading center for coffee, cotton, and other crops. It is also an important industrial center.
The overall cost of living rank in Panama City is 228 out of 300 global locations, which equates it with low cost of living locations. An expatriate moving from Managua to Panama City will experience a change in cost of living of 4.8%.
In terms of the hardship people are likely to experience, assessed in global terms, Panama City is ranked as a some hardship location with a hardship index of 20% compared to Managua with a hardship index of 40% which is an extreme hardship location.
Source: Cost of living Panama City, Panama as at July 2011.
Moving to West Bank
Today we look at moving to West Bank in Palestinian Territories from Auckland in New Zealand. We highlight cost of living and other major differences likely to be experienced in our series of short blogs on moving between different international locations.
In West Bank people speak Arabic, Hebrew and English. In Auckland people speak English and Maori.
The West Bank is a landlocked territory and is the eastern part of the Palestinian territories; on the west bank of the Jordan River in the Middle East. Auckland in the North Island of New Zealand, is the largest and most populous urban area. The first planned Palestinian city named Rawabi will be built north of Ramallah, with the help of funds from Qatar. Most major international corporations have an Auckland office, as the city is the economic capital of the nation.
The overall cost of living rank in West Bank is 156 out of 300 global locations, which equates it with middle cost of living locations. An expatriate moving from Auckland to West Bank will experience a change in cost of living of -20.2%.
In terms of the hardship people are likely to experience, assessed in global terms, West Bank is ranked as an extreme hardship location with a hardship index of 40% compared to Auckland with a hardship index of 10% which is a minimal hardship location.
Source: Cost of living West Bank, Palestinian Territories as at July 2011.
In West Bank people speak Arabic, Hebrew and English. In Auckland people speak English and Maori.
The West Bank is a landlocked territory and is the eastern part of the Palestinian territories; on the west bank of the Jordan River in the Middle East. Auckland in the North Island of New Zealand, is the largest and most populous urban area. The first planned Palestinian city named Rawabi will be built north of Ramallah, with the help of funds from Qatar. Most major international corporations have an Auckland office, as the city is the economic capital of the nation.
The overall cost of living rank in West Bank is 156 out of 300 global locations, which equates it with middle cost of living locations. An expatriate moving from Auckland to West Bank will experience a change in cost of living of -20.2%.
In terms of the hardship people are likely to experience, assessed in global terms, West Bank is ranked as an extreme hardship location with a hardship index of 40% compared to Auckland with a hardship index of 10% which is a minimal hardship location.
Source: Cost of living West Bank, Palestinian Territories as at July 2011.
Moving to Melekeok
Today we look at moving to Melekeok in Palau from Noumea in New Caledonia. We highlight cost of living and other major differences likely to be experienced in our series of short blogs on moving between different international locations.
In Melekeok people speak Palauan and English. In Noumea people speak French (official), Melanesian and Polynesian dialects.
Melekeok is a town in the State of Melekeok. Noumea is the capital city of the French territory of New Caledonia. Republic of Palau's Capitol Complex is located on a hill, northwest of the village of Melekeok. Noumea has experienced a major housing construction boom within the past decade. The installation of amenities has kept pace, and the municipality boasts a public works program.
The overall cost of living rank in Melekeok is 230 out of 300 global locations, which equates it with low cost of living locations. An expatriate moving from Noumea to Melekeok will experience a change in cost of living of -29.5%.
In terms of the hardship people are likely to experience, assessed in global terms, Melekeok is ranked as an extreme hardship location with a hardship index of 40% compared to Noumea with a hardship index of 30% which is a high degree of hardship location.
Source: Cost of living Melekeok, Palau as at July 2011.
In Melekeok people speak Palauan and English. In Noumea people speak French (official), Melanesian and Polynesian dialects.
Melekeok is a town in the State of Melekeok. Noumea is the capital city of the French territory of New Caledonia. Republic of Palau's Capitol Complex is located on a hill, northwest of the village of Melekeok. Noumea has experienced a major housing construction boom within the past decade. The installation of amenities has kept pace, and the municipality boasts a public works program.
The overall cost of living rank in Melekeok is 230 out of 300 global locations, which equates it with low cost of living locations. An expatriate moving from Noumea to Melekeok will experience a change in cost of living of -29.5%.
In terms of the hardship people are likely to experience, assessed in global terms, Melekeok is ranked as an extreme hardship location with a hardship index of 40% compared to Noumea with a hardship index of 30% which is a high degree of hardship location.
Source: Cost of living Melekeok, Palau as at July 2011.
Moving to Lahore
Today we look at moving to Lahore in Pakistan from Amsterdam in Netherlands. We highlight cost of living and other major differences likely to be experienced in our series of short blogs on moving between different international locations.
In Lahore people speak English, Urdu, Punjabi, Sindhi, Pashto and Balochi. In Amsterdam people speak Dutch.
Lahore is the capital of the Pakistani province of Punjab and the second largest city in Pakistan. Amsterdam is the capital and largest city of the Netherlands. Lahore has shifted in recent decades from manufacturing to service industries. Some 42% of its work force is employed in finance, banking, real estate, community, cultural, and social services. The city is the country's largest software producing center, and hosts a growing computer-assembly industry. The city is the financial and cultural capital of the Netherlands. Many large Dutch institutions have their headquarters there, and 7 of the world's top 500 companies.
The overall cost of living rank in Lahore is 273 out of 300 global locations, which equates it with low cost of living locations. An expatriate moving from Amsterdam to Lahore will experience a change in cost of living of -34.3%.
In terms of the hardship people are likely to experience, assessed in global terms, Lahore is ranked as an extreme hardship location with a hardship index of 40% compared to Amsterdam with a hardship index of 10% which is a minimal hardship location.
Source: Cost of living Lahore, Pakistan as at July 2011.
In Lahore people speak English, Urdu, Punjabi, Sindhi, Pashto and Balochi. In Amsterdam people speak Dutch.
Lahore is the capital of the Pakistani province of Punjab and the second largest city in Pakistan. Amsterdam is the capital and largest city of the Netherlands. Lahore has shifted in recent decades from manufacturing to service industries. Some 42% of its work force is employed in finance, banking, real estate, community, cultural, and social services. The city is the country's largest software producing center, and hosts a growing computer-assembly industry. The city is the financial and cultural capital of the Netherlands. Many large Dutch institutions have their headquarters there, and 7 of the world's top 500 companies.
The overall cost of living rank in Lahore is 273 out of 300 global locations, which equates it with low cost of living locations. An expatriate moving from Amsterdam to Lahore will experience a change in cost of living of -34.3%.
In terms of the hardship people are likely to experience, assessed in global terms, Lahore is ranked as an extreme hardship location with a hardship index of 40% compared to Amsterdam with a hardship index of 10% which is a minimal hardship location.
Source: Cost of living Lahore, Pakistan as at July 2011.
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