Wednesday, 20 April 2011

Mortgage Comparison: Burma: Naypyidaw vs Uzbekistan: Tashkent!

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

Now here we have Burma, the city of Naypyidaw!,
Naypyidaw is the capital city of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar, also known as Burma. It is administered as the Naypyidaw Union Territory, as per the 2008 Constitution. On 6 November 2005, the administrative capital of Burma was officially moved to a greenfield 3.2 km west of Pyinmana, and approximately 320 km north of Yangon (Rangoon), the previous capital. The capital's official name was announced on 27 March 2006, Burmese Armed Forces Day. Much of this planned city is still under construction, which is set to be completed by around 2012. As of 2009, the population was 925,000, which makes it Burma's third largest city, behind Yangon and Mandalay.

Average House Price: $15,000
Average Mortgage:  $18,250



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And here we have Uzbekistan, the city of Tashkent!
Freetown is the capital and largest city of Sierra Leone, a country in West Africa. It is a major port city on the Atlantic Ocean located in the Western Area of the country and with a population of 1.2 million.[1] The city is the economic, financial, and cultural center of Sierra Leone. Most of the country's largest corporations as well as the majority of international companies have located their headquarters' home offices in Freetown. The city's economy revolves largely around its harbor - occupying a part of the estuary of the Sierra Leone River in one the world's largest natural deep water harbours.[2] Queen Elizabeth II Quay is capable of receiving oceangoing vessels and handles Sierra Leone's main exports.

Average House Price: $23,000
Average Mortgage:  $27,770


So theres the facts guys, Uzbekistan is more expensive but Burma has that post-war charm i just cant resist, where would you rather live? ;D

Tuesday, 19 April 2011

Mortgage Comparison: Indonesia: Jakarta vs Pakistan: Islamabad!

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

Now here we have Indonesia, the city of Jakarta!,
Jakarta is the capital and largest city of Indonesia. Located on the northwest coast of Java, it has an area of 661 square kilometres (255 sq mi) and a 2010 census count population of 9,580,000. Jakarta is the country's economic, cultural and political centre. It is the most populous city in Indonesia and in Southeast Asia, and is the tenth-largest city in the world. The urban area, Jabodetabek, is the second largest in the world. Jakarta is listed as a global city in the 2008 Globalization and World Cities Study Group and Network (GaWC) research

Average House Price: $45,700
Average Mortgage:  $54,200



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And here we have Pakistan, the city of Islamabad!
Islamabad is the capital of Pakistan and the tenth largest city in the country. The population of the city has increased from 100,000 in 1951 to 1.21 million in 2009. The Rawalpindi/Islamabad Metropolitan Area is the third largest in Pakistan with a population of over 4.5 million inhabitants


Average House Price: $48,000
Average Mortgage:  $67,200


So theres the facts guys, Pakistan is slightly more expensive but Indonesia has its own subtle charm, where would you prefer to live? ;D

Monday, 18 April 2011

Mortgage Comparison: USA: Los Angeles vs USA: New York City!

And heres today's daily fix of mortgage comparisons! This special edition focusing on the two biggest city's in the USA ;D

Now here we have the USA, the city of Los Angeles!,
Los Angeles is the most populous city in California and the second most populous in the United States, after New York City, with a population of 3.8 million, on a land area of 498.3 square miles (1,290.6 km2). It is the focal point of the larger Los Angeles-Long Beach-Riverside combined statistical area, which contains nearly 17.8 million people and which is one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. Los Angeles is also the seat of Los Angeles County, the most populated and one of the most multicultural counties in the United States. The city's inhabitants are referred to as "Angelenos"

Average House Price: $300,000
Average Mortgage:  $345,000


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And here we have the USA again, the city of New York!
New York is the most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York metropolitan area, which is one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. New York City has a significant impact on global commerce, finance, media, culture, art, fashion, research, education, and entertainment. As host of the United Nations Headquarters, it is also an important center for international affairs. The city is often referred to as New York City or the City of New York, to distinguish it from the state of New York, of which it is a part.


Average House Price: $350,000
Average Mortgage:  $392,200

So theres the facts guys, mortgage prices for both city's are very similar, with new york being slightly more expensive, but not by much. Where would you prefer to live? ;D

Sunday, 17 April 2011

Mortgage Comparison: Malaysia: Kaula Lumpur vs Saudi Arabia: Riyadh!

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

Now here we have Malaysia, the city of Kaula Lumpur!,
Kaula Lumpur is the capital and the largest city of Malaysia in terms of population. The city proper, making up an area of 243 km2 (94 sq mi), has a population of 1.4 million as of 2010. Greater Kuala Lumpur, also known as the Klang Valley, is an urban agglomeration of 7.2 million. It is the fastest growing metropolitan region in the country, in terms of population and economy.

Average House Price: $32,700
Average Mortgage:  $43,200



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And here we have Saudi Arabia, the city of Riyadh!
Riyadh is the capital and largest city of Saudi Arabia. It is also the capital of Riyadh Province, and belongs to the historical regions of Nejd and Al-Yamama. It is situated in the center of the Arabian Peninsula on a large plateau, and is home to 4,854,000 people, and the urban center of a region with a population of close to 7 million people

Average House Price: $45,000
Average Mortgage:  $62,200


So theres the facts guys, Saudi Arabia is more expensive but is it worth it? cost of living in Malaysia is very low, where would you prefer to live? ;D

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?