Living In Africa As An Expat? Where Does The City You Live In Rank On The Cost Of Living Scale?

Although Africa is perceived as one of the poorest continents in the world with a low cost of living for locals, the cost for expatriates due to the transportation and importation of products as well as accommodation make many of the cities here extremely expensive to live in.

Luanda, Angola remains at the top of the list due to its high cost for accommodation, imported produce and international schooling. Bangui in the Central African Republic (CAR) is the second most expensive city in Africa, and N'Djamena in Chad third, with the cheapest being Tunis in Tunisia.

Top Ten Cost of Living Ranking Comparisons:

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January 2015 Sees Changes in Cost of Living Rankings?

It is no surprise that rampant inflation, product shortages and tight government controls on foreign exchange have kept Caracas in Venezuela as the most expensive global expat city to live in.
What are the other changes that have occurred over the last quarter into 2015 around the world?

Xpatulator.com's 2015 Quarterly Cost of Living Top Ten Rankings :

Xpatulator.com's survey covers 780 locations (countries and cities) across 5 continents and measures the comparative cost of over 200 items in each location, grouped into cost of living baskets such as household costs, transport costs, grocery costs, clothing costs etc.

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Most Expensive Expat Locations in The Americas October 2014

Caracas is the most expensive expat destination worldwide. As the World’s fifth largest exporter of oil, Venezuela was once a top destination for skilled oil and gas expatriates. It’s attractiveness for expats has been steadily eroded by strict government regulations that limit hiring and compensation for foreign workers and by the soaring cost of living.

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Which Cities Are the Most Expensive to Live in for Expats in Africa - October 2014?

Despite the obvious poverty and sprawling slums in Angola, accommodation for expatriates remains extremely costly.  Keeping the Capital City of Angola at the top of the list for most expensive locations for expats in Africa according to Xpatulator.com.  Bangui in the Central African Republic (CAR) is the 2nd most expensive city in Africa.
What other cities make up the costliest for expats in Africa?  

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Expatriate Top Ten Most Expensive Cities Worldwide

 Cost of  Living Index

Caracas retains the top position again this quarter as the most expensive expat destination worldwide

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