Friday 21 January 2011

Mortgage Comparison: India: Mumbai vs Canada: Toronto !

So heres today's daily fix of mortgage comparisons! Just to give you an idea of mortgage prices in other places in the world! ;D

Now here we have India, the city of Mumbai!,
Mumbai is the capital of the Indian state of Maharashtra. It is the most populous city in India, and the second most populous city in the world, with a population of approximately 14 million. Along with the neighbouring urban areas, including the cities of Navi Mumbai and Thane, it is one of the most populous urban regions in the world. Mumbai lies on the west coast of India and has a deep natural harbour. As of 2009, Mumbai was named an Alpha world city. Mumbai is also the richest city in India, and has the highest GDP of any city in South, West or Central Asia.


Average House Price: £72,239
Average Mortgage:  £84,200


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And here we have Canada, the city of Toronto!
Toronto is the provincial capital of Ontario, and the largest city in Canada. It is located in Southern Ontario on the northwestern shore of Lake Ontario. With over 2.5 million residents, it is the seventh most populous municipality in North America. Toronto is at the heart of the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), and is part of a densely populated region in Southern Ontario known as the Golden Horseshoe, which is home to over 8.1 million residents—approximately 25% of Canada's population. The census metropolitan area (CMA) had a population of 5,113,149, and the Greater Toronto Area had a population of 5,555,912 in the 2006 Census


Average House Price: $501500
Average Mortgage:  $529,500

So theres the facts guys, Mumbai is cheaper on this occasion but Toronto has a higher standard of living, Where would you prefer to live? ;D

Thursday 20 January 2011

Mortgage Comparison: Argentina: Beunes Aires vs Egypt: Cairo !

Another daily dose of average mortgage comparisons, this is for anyone who's ever dreamed of packing up and moving somewhere new and exciting ;D

Now here we have Argentina, the city of Buenos Aires!,
Buenos Aires is the capital and largest city of Argentina, and the second-largest metropolitan area in South America, after São Paulo. It is located on the western shore of the estuary of the Río de la Plata, on the southeastern coast of the South American continent. Greater Buenos Aires conurbation, which also includes several Buenos Aires Province districts, constitutes the third-largest conurbation in Latin America, with a population of around 13 million. 
 

Average House Price: $75,000
Average Mortgage:  $83,100


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And here we have Egypt, the city of Cairo!
Cairo has a population of 7.8 million spread over 453 square kilometers (175 sq mi), Cairo is by far the largest city in Egypt. With an additional ten million inhabitants just outside the city, Cairo resides at the centre of the largest metropolitan area in Africa and the eleventh-largest urban area in the world. Cairo, like many other mega-cities, suffers from high levels of pollution and traffic, but its metro – currently one of only two on the African continent – also ranks among the fifteen busiest in the world, with over 700 million passenger rides annually.

Average House Price: $120,000
Average Mortgage:  $133,200

So theres the facts guys, Argentina is cheaper on this occasion but Egyot has the pyramids and lush beaches everywhere, Where would you prefer to live? ;D

Tuesday 18 January 2011

Mortgage Comparison! North vs South Korea !!

This is the mortgage comparison you've all been anxiously waiting for, north vs south korea, which has the most compelling and fair mortgage rates? Ill leave it for you to decide ;D

So here we have North Korea, the city of Pyongyang!,
Pyongyang is the capital of North Korea (Democratic People's Republic of Korea), located on the Taedong River. According to preliminary results from the 2008 population census, it has a population of 3,255,388.

Average House Price: 20,000
Average Mortgage:  ₩22,000


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And here we have South Korea, the city of Seoul!
Seoul, officially the Seoul Special City, is the capital and largest city of South Korea. A megacity with a population of over 10 million, it is one of the largest cities in the world. The Seoul National Capital Area is the world's second largest metropolitan area with over 24.5 million inhabitants, which includes the Incheon metropolis and most of Gyeonggi province. Almost half of South Korea's population live in the Seoul National Capital Area, and nearly a quarter in Seoul itself, making it the country's foremost economic, political, and cultural center.


Average House Price: $120,000
Average Mortgage:  $137,626

So theres the facts guys, North Korea is cheaper (if you even get let in) but in the south you have fundamental human rights, its a hard decision i know but what do you think? ;D

Monday 17 January 2011

Mortgage Comparison: Thailand: Bangkok vs USA: Hawaii !

Another daily dose of average mortgage comparisons, this is for anyone who's ever dreamed of packing up and moving somewhere new and exciting ;D

Now here we have Thailand, the city of Bangkok!,
Bangkok is the capital, largest urban area and primary city of Thailand. Known in Thai as Krung Thep Maha Nakhon, meaning "city of angels" for short, it was a small trading post at the mouth of the Chao Phraya River during the Ayutthaya Kingdom. It came to the forefront of Siam when it was given the status as the capital city in 1768 after the burning of Ayutthaya. However, the current Rattanakosin Kingdom did not begin until 1782 when the capital was moved across the river by Rama I after the death of King Taksin.

Average House Price: $75,000
Average Mortgage:  $83,100


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And here we have the USA, the city of Hawaii!
Hawaii is the newest of the 50 U.S. states (August 21, 1959), and is the only U.S. state made up entirely of islands. It occupies most of an archipelago in the central Pacific Ocean, southwest of the continental United States, southeast of Japan, and northeast of Australia. Hawaii’s natural beauty, warm tropical climate, inviting waters and waves, and active volcanoes make it a popular destination for tourists, surfers, biologists, and volcanologists alike. Due to its mid-Pacific location, Hawaii has many North American and Asian influences along with its own vibrant native culture. Hawaii has over a million permanent residents along with many visitors and U.S. military personnel.


Average House Price: $180,000
Average Mortgage:  $200,000

So theres the facts guys, Thailand is cheaper on this occasion but Hawaii has palm tree's and lush beaches everywhere, Where would you prefer to live? ;D

Sunday 16 January 2011

Mortgage Comparison: Germany: Berlin vs Cuba: Havana !

Another dose of average mortgage comparisons, for anyone who's dreamed of packing up and moving somewhere new and exciting, this blogs for you baby ;D

Now here we have Germany, the city of Berlin!,
Berlin is the capital city of Germany, and is one of the sixteen states of Germany. It has a population of 3.4 million people, and is Germany's largest city. It is the second most populous city proper and the eighth most populous urban area in the European Union. Located in northeastern Germany, it is the center of the Berlin-Brandenburg Metropolitan Area, comprising 5 million people from over 190 nations. Geographically embedded in the European Plains, Berlin is influenced by a temperate seasonal climate. Around one third of the city's territory is composed of forests, parks, gardens, rivers and lakes.

Average House Price: €290,000
Average Mortgage:  €320,220


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And here we have Cuba, the city of Havana!
Havana is the capital city, major port, and leading commercial centre of Cuba. The city is one of the 14 Cuban provinces. The city/province has 2.1 million inhabitants, the largest city in Cuba and the second largest in the Caribbean region, after Santo Domingo.[4] The city extends mostly westward and southward from the bay, which is entered through a narrow inlet and which divides into three main harbours: Marimelena, Guanabacoa, and Atarés. The sluggish Almendares River traverses the city from south to north, entering the Straits of Florida a few miles west of the bay.


Average House Price: $120,000
Average Mortgage:  $142,000

So theres the facts guys, cuba is cheaper to live in, the mortgage price being lower in comparison to berlin. But could you put up with castro?  Where would you prefer to live? ;D