Saturday, 16 April 2011

Mortgage Comparison: Iceland: Reykjavík vs Norway: Oslo!

And heres today's daily fix of mortgage comparisons! Giving you an idea of mortgage comparisons accross the globe ;D

Now here we have Iceland, the city of Reykjavík!,
Reykjavík is the capital and largest city of Iceland. Its latitude at 64°08' N makes it the world's northernmost capital of a sovereign state. It is located in southwestern Iceland, on the southern shore of Faxaflói Bay. With a population of around 120,000 (and over 200,000 in the Greater Reykjavík Area) it is the heart of Iceland's economic and governmental activity.


Average House Price: $47,900
Average Mortgage:  $67,200


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And here we have Norway, the city of Oslo!
Oslo is a municipality, as well as the capital and largest city in Norway. Oslo was established as a municipality on 1 January 1838. Founded around 1048 by King Harald III "Hardraade" of Norway, the city was largely destroyed by fire in 1624. The Danish–Norwegian king Christian IV moved the city, rebuilding it closer to Akershus fortress, as Christiania (briefly also spelt Kristiania). In 1925, the city reclaimed its original Norwegian name, Oslo. The diocese of Oslo is one of the five original dioceses in Norway, which originated around the year 1070.


Average House Price: $70,000
Average Mortgage:  $82,200

So theres the facts guys, Iceland is more expensive to live! considering the economy aswel I'd personally go for Norway. How about you? ;D

Friday, 15 April 2011

Mortgage Comparison: China: Beijing vs Denmark: Copenhagen!

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 China, the city of Beijing!,
Beijing is a metropolis in Northern China, and the capital of the People's Republic of China. Governed as a municipality under direct administration of the central government, Beijing borders Hebei Province to the north, west, south, and for a small section in the east, and Tianjin Municipality to the southeast.[4] Beijing is one of the Four Great Ancient Capitals of China.


Average House Price: £60,000
Average Mortgage:  £80,000


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And here we have Denmark, the city of Copenhagen!
Copenhagen is the capital and largest city of Denmark, with an urban population of 1,199,224 (2011) and a metropolitan population of 1,914,865 (2011). Copenhagen is situated on the islands of Zealand and Amager.


Average House Price: £230,00
Average Mortgage:  £250,000

So theres the facts guys, denmark is more expensive to live, i guess if your a fan of communism then beijing is the place to be, if you loving democracy then hitup copenhagen ;D

Thursday, 14 April 2011

Mortgage Comparison: Venezuela: Caracas vs Sudan: Khartoum !

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 Venezuela, the city of Caracas!,
Caracas is the capital and largest city of Venezuela; natives or residents are known as Caraqueños. It is located in the northern part of the country, following the contours of the narrow Caracas Valley on the Venezuelan coastal mountain range (Cordillera de la Costa). The valley's temperatures are springlike. Terrain suitable for building lies between 760 and 910 m (2,493.44 and 2,985.56 ft) above sea level.


Average House Price: £53,000
Average Mortgage:  £60,000


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And here we have Sudan, the city of Khartoum!
Khartoum is the capital of Sudan and of Khartoum State. It is located at the confluence of the White Nile flowing north from Lake Victoria, and the Blue Nile flowing west from Ethiopia. The location where the two Niles meet is known as "al-Mogran". The main Nile continues to flow north towards Egypt and the Mediterranean Sea.


Average House Price: £43,00
Average Mortgage:  £50,000

So theres the facts guys, both countries are similar in terms of house price and mortgage value, sudan has the benefit of living right next to the nile but you can't beat that venezuelan charm. Where would you prefer to live?