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

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