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In their study, the cost of living in 2009 in the most expensive cities in the world a global company recruiters ECA International concludes that of the 5 most expensive cities 4 are in Japan, as Tokyo hits the pocketbook the hardest. But in general, "hit parade" in the Japanese capital only in second place. Who, then, on the ground? Luanda, capital of Angola! method used ECA, is to make up the basket of 125 goods and services in 370 countries Peace and comparing prices in major currencies.
So why do some countries are so expensive? First of all, this is due to the high cost of transportation and fuel, as well as galloping rates of exchange. While a global recession could begin to show signs of decay, in Japan, such as the yen surged against the dollar and other currencies. This led to the appreciation in prices in Tokyo and other major cities.
But in other places there have been dramatic changes. So, in 2008, Manhattan went to the 84th place, while in 2009 it jumped 67 positions and was already on the 17th. Baku, the Azerbaijani capital, rose to 89 points, once on the 20th place after the 109-th. Shanghai stepped from the 111th line in the 28th, and Hong Kong - from 98th to 29th.
In the list of leaders of research, not only Japan. For example, the Swiss also owns four of the city, occupying leading positions: Geneva (¹ 8), Basel (¹ 9), Zurich (¹ 10) and Bern (¹ 11). And who is in last place? Lesotho, with the capital Maseru.
Let us compare the prices of the 10 most expensive, according to the researchers, the cities of: 1. Luanda, Angola
In 2008 - ¹ 1
ticket to a movie (in USD): 16,85
Quick dinner: 57, 92
Washer: 1,090.47
kilo of rice: 5,65
Bank of soda: 1,30
2. Tokyo, Japan
In 2008 - ¹ 13
ticket to a movie: 19,16
Quick dinner: 16.48
Washer: 886.77
kilo of rice: 8.45
Bank of soda: 1.75
3. Nagoya, Japan
In 2008 - ¹ 20
ticket to a movie: 17.46
Quick dinner: 15.33
Washer: 899.97
kilo of rice: 8.80
Bank soda : 1.57
4. Yokohama, Japan
In 2008 - ¹ 15
ticket to a movie: 18.48
Quick dinner: 17.11
Washer: 910.04
kilo of rice: 6.28
Bank soda : 1.18
5. Kobe, Japan
In 2008 - ¹ 29
ticket to a movie: 16.92
Quick dinner: 14.96
Washer: 588.32
kilo of rice: 7.09
Bank soda : 1.38
6. Copenhagen, Denmark
In 2008 - ¹ 4
ticket to a movie: 13.31
Quick dinner: 28.71
Washer: 1053.27
kilo of rice: 4.24
Bank soda : 2.12
7. Oslo, Norway
In 2008 - ¹ 2
ticket to a movie: 12.84
Quick dinner: 32.65
Washer: 808.01
kilo of rice: 4.40
Bank soda : 2.07
8. Geneva, Switzerland
In 2008 - ¹ 6
ticket to a movie: 14.07
Quick dinner: 27.57
Washer: 1213.67
kilo of rice: 3.48
Bank soda : 1.02
9. Zurich, Switzerland
In 2008 - ¹ 8
ticket to a movie: 14.11
Quick dinner: 21.56
Washer: 978.45
kilo of rice: 2.79
Bank soda : 0.99
10. Basel, Switzerland
In 2008 - ¹ 9
ticket to a movie: 13.73
Quick dinner: 21.15
Washer: 744.59
kilo of rice: 3.01
Bank soda : 1.03.
Use this information when choosing a venue for their summer vacation.
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