Saturday 30 April 2011

Mortgage Comparison: Nepal: Kathmandu vs Oman: Muscat!

Welcome to today's daily mortgage comparison! Giving you an idea of mortgage comparisons from all around the world ;D

Now here we have the Nepal, city of Kathmandu!,
Kathmandu is the capital and largest metropolitan city of Nepal. The city is the urban core of the Kathmandu Valley in the Himalayas, which also contains two sister cities namely Patan or Lalitpur, 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) to its southeast (an ancient city of fine arts and crafts) and Bhaktapur, 14 kilometres (8.7 mi) to its east (city of devotees). It is also acronymed as 'KTM' and named 'tri-city'. Kathmandu valley is only slightly smaller than Singapore in terms of area.

Average House Price: $34,000
Average Mortgage:  $38,700



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And here we have Oman, the city of Muscat!
Muscat is the capital of Oman. It is also the seat of government and largest city in the Governorate of Muscat. As of 2008, the population of the Muscat metropolitan area was 1,090,797. The metropolitan area spans approximately 1,500 km2 (580 sq mi) and includes six wilayats. Known since the early 1st century CE as an important trading port between the west and the east, Muscat was ruled by various indigenous tribes as well as foreign powers such as the Persians and the Portuguese Empire at various points in its history. A regional military power in the 18th century, Muscat's influence extended as far as East Africa and Zanzibar.

Average House Price: $44,000
Average Mortgage:  $48,000


So theres the facts guys, Nepal is cheaper to live but Oman has an amazing history, where would you rather live? ;D

Tuesday 26 April 2011

Mortgage Comparison: Cameroon: Yaoundé vs Angola: Luanda!

Welcome to today's daily mortgage comparison! Giving you an idea of mortgage comparisons from all around the world ;D

Now here we have the Cameroon, city of Yaounde!,
Yaoundé is the capital of Cameroon and second largest city in the country after Douala. It lies in the center of the nation at an elevation of about 750 metres (2,500 ft) above sea level.

Average House Price: $29,000
Average Mortgage:  $32,700



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And here we have Angola, the city of Luanda!
Luanda is the capital and largest city of Angola. Located on Angola's coast with the Atlantic Ocean, Luanda is both Angola's chief seaport and administrative center and has a population of at least 5 million (2008). It is also the capital city of Luanda Province. The city is currently undergoing a major reconstruction, with many large developments taking place that will alter the cityscape significantly.

Average House Price: $28,000
Average Mortgage:  $31,000


So theres the facts guys, Angola is cheaper to live but Cameroon has a slightly higher standard of living, very close geographically aswell, where would you rather live? ;D

Mortgage Comparison: Morocco: Rabat vs Kenya: Nairobi!

Welcome to today's daily mortgage comparison! Giving you an idea of mortgage comparisons from all around the world ;D

Now here we have the Morocco, city of Rabat!,
Rabat is the capital and third largest city of the Kingdom of Morocco with a population of approximately 650,000 (2010). It is also the capital of the Rabat-Salé-Zemmour-Zaer region. The city is located on the Atlantic Ocean at the mouth of the river Bou Regreg. On the facing shore of the river lies Salé, Rabat's bedroom community. Together with Temara the cities account for a combined metropolitan population of 1.8 million.

Average House Price: $25,000
Average Mortgage:  $29,700



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And here we have Kenya, the city of Nairobi!
Nairobi is the capital and largest city of Kenya. The city and its surrounding area also forms the Nairobi County. The name "Nairobi" comes from the Maasai phrase Enkare Nyirobi, which translates to "the place of cool waters". However, it is popularly known as the "Green City in the Sun" and is surrounded by several expanding villa suburbs. The people of Nairobi are popularly nicknamed 'Nairobians'

Average House Price: $20,000
Average Mortgage:  $24,000


So theres the facts guys, Kenya is cheaper to live but Morocco has a slightly higher standard of living, very close geographically aswell, where would you rather live? ;D

Monday 25 April 2011

Mortgage Comparison: UK: London vs France: Paris!

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

Now here we have the UK, city of London!,
London is the capital of England and the United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its founding by the Romans, who called it Londinium. London's ancient core, the City of London, largely retains its square-mile medieval boundaries. Since at least the 17th century, the name London has also referred to the metropolis developed around this core.

Average House Price: $180,000
Average Mortgage:  $200,500



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And here we have France, the city of Paris!
Paris is the capital and largest city in France, situated on the river Seine, in northern France, at the heart of the Île-de-France region. The city of Paris, within its administrative limits largely unchanged since 1860, has an estimated population of 2,193,031 (January 2007), but the Paris metropolitan area has a population of 11,836,970 (January 2007), and is one of the most populated metropolitan areas in Europe.

Average House Price: $120,200
Average Mortgage:  $148,870


So theres the facts guys, the UK has more expensive mortgage prices on average but both cities have a completely different feel to them, very close geographically aswell, where would you rather live? ;D

Sunday 24 April 2011

Mortgage Comparison: Albania: Tirana vs Bulgaria: Sofia!

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

Now here we have Albania, the city of Tirana!,
Tirana is the capital and the largest city of Albania. Modern Tirana was founded as an Ottoman town in 1614 by Sulejman Bargjini, a local ruler from Mullet, although the area has been continuously inhabited since antiquity. Tirana became Albania's capital city in 1920 and has a population of over 600,000. The city is home to many universities and is the center of the political, economical, and cultural life of the country.


Average House Price: $34,000
Average Mortgage:  $39,500



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And here we have Bulgaria, the city of Sofia!
Sofia is the capital and largest city of Bulgaria and the 12th largest city by population in the European Union with population of 1.2 million people and with 1.4 million people metropolitan population. It is located in western Bulgaria, at the foot of Mount Vitosha and is ranked as a Beta world city.

Average House Price: $38,200
Average Mortgage:  $43,870


So theres the facts guys, both places are reasonably equal on mortgage prices, very close geographically aswell, where would you rather live? ;D