Friday 22 April 2011

Mortgage Comparison: Zimbabwe: Harare vs South Africa: Capetown!

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

Now here we have Zimbabwe, the city of Harare!,
Harare is the largest city and capital of Zimbabwe. It has an estimated population of 1,600,000, with 2,800,000 in its metropolitan area (2006). Administratively, Harare is an independent city equivalent to a province. It is Zimbabwe's largest city and its administrative, commercial, and communications centre. The city is a trade centre for tobacco, maize, cotton, and citrus fruits. Manufactures include textiles, steel, and chemicals, and gold is mined in the area. Harare is situated at an elevation of 1483 metres (4865 feet) and its climate falls into the warm temperate category.

Average House Price: $20,000
Average Mortgage:  $23,200



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And here we have South Africa, the city of Capetown!
Capetown is the second-most populous city in South Africa, and the largest in land area, forming part of the City of Cape Town metropolitan municipality. It is the provincial capital and primate city of the Western Cape, as well as the legislative capital of South Africa, where the National Parliament and many government offices are located. The city is famous for its harbour as well as its natural setting in the Cape floral kingdom, including such well-known landmarks as Table Mountain and Cape Point. Cape Town is also Africa's most popular tourist destination.

Average House Price: $45,000
Average Mortgage:  $55,770


So theres the facts guys, Zimbabwe is cheaper on this occasion but South Africa is a much more stable country, where would you rather live? ;D

21 comments:

  1. South Africa, even though I know they have a lot of black outs, it is a more stable country.

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  2. Oh wow! I chose the capetown one! :D

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  3. I think Harare sounds a bit more intriguing for some reason. That gets my vote, I think.

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  4. Capetown definately! Beautiful city!

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  5. Capetown looks beautiful with those lights.

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  6. I suppose South Africa, though there's been a lot of racially motivated violence in both countries.

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  7. Why do you compare these countries, I wouldn't want to live in either one :-/

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  8. I heard Capetown was one of the most dangerous large cities on the planet.

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  9. I would love to have one of those houses :O

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  10. Probably Capetown, even thou it's a little more expensive!

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  11. I'd have to go with the more stable Capetown.

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  12. probably go with cape town.

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  13. South Africa because I want to be safe and live in a secure environment. Looks beautiful.

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  14. capetown definitely for me.

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  15. again, nice comparison! keep up!
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  16. south africa! stable countries all the way, haha

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  17. That's really interesting...I'd rather live in South Africa out of the two of those, but I'd much rather stay in the U.S. than move there.

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  18. deffo south africa, always wanted to live there.

    p.s loving the mortgage logo you got at the top ;)

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  19. Nowhere :D my allergies will kill me in Africa

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