Sunday 17 April 2011

Mortgage Comparison: Malaysia: Kaula Lumpur vs Saudi Arabia: Riyadh!

Today's daily fix of mortgage comparisons! Giving you an idea of mortgage comparisons from all around the world ;D

Now here we have Malaysia, the city of Kaula Lumpur!,
Kaula Lumpur is the capital and the largest city of Malaysia in terms of population. The city proper, making up an area of 243 km2 (94 sq mi), has a population of 1.4 million as of 2010. Greater Kuala Lumpur, also known as the Klang Valley, is an urban agglomeration of 7.2 million. It is the fastest growing metropolitan region in the country, in terms of population and economy.

Average House Price: $32,700
Average Mortgage:  $43,200



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And here we have Saudi Arabia, the city of Riyadh!
Riyadh is the capital and largest city of Saudi Arabia. It is also the capital of Riyadh Province, and belongs to the historical regions of Nejd and Al-Yamama. It is situated in the center of the Arabian Peninsula on a large plateau, and is home to 4,854,000 people, and the urban center of a region with a population of close to 7 million people

Average House Price: $45,000
Average Mortgage:  $62,200


So theres the facts guys, Saudi Arabia is more expensive but is it worth it? cost of living in Malaysia is very low, where would you prefer to live? ;D

34 comments:

  1. Saudi Arabia is cool if you don't mind being lashed for having alcohol or don't even want to drive if you're a woman.

    My mom worked there for a few. She had to leave because you get harassed if you don't wear veils or follow ridiculously strict islamic standards

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  2. This is actually a tough one, both of those look pretty cool but I think I'd prefer to like in Malaysia. Kuala Lumpur it is I think.

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  3. Id probably go for Malaysia. Better weather!

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  4. Did you change your banner?

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  5. That's a tough one, both cities have their goods and bads. I'd go to Malaysia.

    Great blog btw, following (:

    http://livintrip.blogspot.com/

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  6. I wouldn't mind a lower cost of living, myself. I'd go with Malaysia: Kaula Lumpur!

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  7. Nice post. I would go to Malaysia.

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  8. I'll live in Saudi Arabia, it looks like a city full of live! I'm liking the new banner and avatar man :D

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  9. that is a pretty huge difference...

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  10. New layout? Pretty cool.

    I think I'd like Saudi Arabia, since it looks pretty busy and a good place to hang out.

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  11. I would assume Ryadh to be a bit more expensive just as an estimate.

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  12. wow those are really cool pictures, very interesting post!

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  13. Wow. Saudi Arabia looks nice. Never expected that. Thanks for sharing.

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  14. i dont have any ambition to visit these places

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  15. Malaysia, i have heard good things of it and saudi arabia all i hear about in the past was wars so i would go live in Kaula Lampur, Wolverine spend a few years there so better follow Logans footsteps.

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  16. Wow, those cities look awesome. I only have stockholm to compare to, which isn't that impressive :S

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  17. Damn, now I know where I need to move.

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  18. your blog is very informational, i am interested in travelling the world and living in other countries. Followed

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  19. Interesting blog concept. I will be checking in daily, followed!

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  20. My friend lived in Riyadh, it's beautiful but very oppressive. However, I had no idea house prices are so cheap over there o_O

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  21. Interesting stuff. I would probably choose Malaysia :D.

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  22. Saudi Arabia looks much nicer, I personally wouldn't stay there, partly because of the weather..

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  23. That's pretty curious, as for me i prefer Kaula Lumpur. Following!

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  24. I think i would pic Malaysia ....

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  25. ineteresting! although i must say that i unfortunatley won't be buying a house in either of these places anytime soon :/
    still following tho

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