There are plenty of cruise bargains and websites offering excellent cruise deals all year round. Outlined below are some of the great destinations with the best times to take a bargain cruise to some of the most wonderful places in the world. Discount cruises are a great way to see European cities of culture, the Alaskan wilderness, the remote Falklands, Cape Verde Islands or a selection of Caribbean islands. The choice is yours and the list is endless!

Mediterranean Cruise Bargains

Visiting the historic cities of Europe is a wonderful experience but it can be expensive. The roads are busy, hotels are expensive and packing and unpacking as you tour can be stressful. Discount cruises to the Mediterranean avoid all these problems as your ship carries you overnight from one wonderful city to the next while you relax, dine in style and get a good night’s sleep. Open the curtains on a new day and a new adventure, be it Venice, Corfu or Monte Carlo. Mediterranean cruises are most popular from May to September and the ships then relocate to the Caribbean for the winter sunshine.

Caribbean Cruise Deals

Last minute cruise bargains to the Caribbean are the best way to see this idyllic part of the world if you don’t have your own luxury yacht! Most cruises are based in Miami, Fort Lauderdale or San Juan on Puerto Rico with plenty of cheap flights available. There are many different Caribbean cruise deals so you never need repeat the same itinerary twice. From delightful Key West and the Bahamas to colourful Jamaica and the upmarket Cayman Islands there are many cruise ports to enjoy. Activities are equally diverse with snorkeling and diving trips, beaches, historic towns, waterfalls, rainforests, markets and historic homes which can all be enjoyed on shore excursions from your cruise ship.

Hawaiian Cruises

Get to see not one but all four main Hawaiian Islands in one holiday with a great cruise deal. 15-day cruises sail out of San Francisco, Ensendad in Mexico or Vancouver. Shorter cruises simply circumnavigate the main Hawaiian Islands of Oahu, Big Island, Kauai and Maui. There are cruise bargains to be had at any time, as Hawaii enjoys tropical temperatures and sunshine all year round. Onboard entertainment will include Hawaiian theme nights. Trips ashore to attend a traditional luau will include grass-skirted dancers, drumming, fire knife dancing and floral leis will be distributed.

Norwegian Cruise Bargains

Cruise bargains up the Norwegian Fjords on mail boats are a wonderful way to discover this unspoilt region in the summer. Old ports such as Bergen have cobbled streets and quaint shops. Christmas cruises are offered by some companies and are truly magical with horse drawn sleigh rides, carols in historic wooden stave churches and fabulous smorgasbord meals making this a truly memorable trip.

Alaskan Cruises

Cruises to Alaska have a short season from May to September. It is almost impossible to find a bargain cruise in July and August to this popular destination but the shoulder months usually have some last-minute cruise deals. Prepare to see spectacular natural sights, glaciers, wildlife and remote communities as well as the Midnight Sun. September onwards is the best time to see the spectacular Aurora Borealis, colourful dancing lights in the night sky.

As you can see, almost every island and continent can be explored from a cruise and it does not have to cost the earth. Start searching for your cruise bargain today and make a start on your world travels!

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World Currencies (not all countries are listed)

If every country had the same currency, the upper class would get bored, and so countries have different currencies (with some exceptions).

Listed alphabetically (by country/kingdom);

All countries using the ‘Euro’ are part of the EU, however, not all members of the EU use the Euro!

Afghanistan – Afhani
Albania – Lek
Algeria – Algerian dinar
Andorra – Euro
Angola – Kwanza
Antarctica – Norwegian krona
Argentina – Neuvo peso
Armenia – Dram
Australia – Australian dollar
Austria – Euro
Bangladesh – Taka
Barbados – Barbados dollar
Belgium – Euro
Botswana – Pula
Bouvet Island – Norwegian krona
Brazil – Cruzeiro Real
Bulgaria – Lev
Cambodia – Riel
Canda – Canadian dollar
Chile – Chilean peso
China – Yuan Renminbi
Colombia – Colombian peso
Costa Rica -  Costa Rican colón
Croatia – Kuna and Croation dinar
Cuba – Cuban peso
Cyprus – Euro
Czech Republic – Czech korona
Denmark – Danish krone
Dominica – East Caribbean dollar
Ecuador – US dollar
Egypt – Egyptian pound
El Salvador – US dollar
Estonia – Kroon
Ethiopia – Birr
European community – Euro
Falkland Islands – Falkland pound
Faroe Islands – Danish krone
Fiji Islands – Fiji dollar
Finland – Euro
France – Euro
Gambia – Dalasi
Georgia – Lari
Germany – Euro
Ghana – Cedi
Greece – Euro
Greenland – Danish krone
Guadeloupe – Euro
Guam – US dollar
Haiti – Gourde
Honduras – Lempira
Hong Kong – Hong Kong dollar
Hungary – Forint
Iceland – Icelandik kroná
India – Indian Rupee
Indonesia – Rupiah
Iraq – Iraqi dinar
Ireland – Euro
Israel – Shekel
Italy – Euro
Jamaica – Jamaican dollar
Japan – Yen
Jordan – Jordian dollar
Kenya – Kenyan shilling
Kiribati – Australian dollar
Kuwait – Kuwaiti dinar
Latvia – Lats
Lebanon – Lebanese pound
Liberia – Liberian dollar
Liechtenstein – Swiss Franc
Lithuania – Litas
Luxembourg – Euro
Macao – Pataca
Malaysia – Ringgit
Maldives – Rufiyaa
Mali – Malian Franc
Malta – Euro
Marshall Islands – US dollar
Mayotte – Euro
Mexico – Mexican new peso
Monaco – Euro
Mongolia – Tugrik
Morocco – Morrocan Dirham
Mozambique – Metical
Nauru – Australian dollar
Netherlands – Euro
New Zealand – New Zealand dollar
Nigeria – Naira
Niue -  New Zealand dollar
Norfolk Island – Australian dollar
Norway – Norwegian krone
Oman – Rial Omani
Pakistan – Pakistani Rupee
Palau – US dollar
Paraguay – Guarani
Peru – Philippines peso
Poland – New zloty
Portugal – Euro
Puerto Rico – US dollar
Réunion – Euro
Romania – Romanian Leu
Rwanda – Rwandan franc
Samoa – Tala
Saudi Arabia – Saudi Riyal
Sierra Leone – Leone
Singapore – Singapore dollar
Slovenia – Euro
Somalia – Somali shilling
South Africa – Rand
Spain – Euro
Sudan – Sudanese pound
Sweden – Swedish krona
Switzerland – Swiss franc
Thailand – Baht
Tonga – Pa’anga
Tunisia – Tunisian dinar
Turkey – New Turkish lira
Tuvalu – Australian dollar
Uganda – Ugandan shilling
Ukraine – Hryvna and Karbovanets
United Arab Emirates – UAE dirham
United Kingdom – Great British Pound
United States of America – US dollar
Uruguay – Uruguayan peso
Vanautu – Vatu
West Africa – West African Franc
Zimbabwe – Zimbabwe dollar

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Each year, avid cruisers from across the country eagerly anticipate the day in January when their Holland America world cruise adventure begins in Ft. Lauderdale.   Many of the travelers are experiencing the thrill of spending several months cruising and visiting intriguing destinations for the first time, while others return year after year to the Holland America world cruise to embark on a classic and treasured trip that is part of their annual traditions.  While many senior “snowbirds” in the country venture to warmer climates for the winter such as Florida or Arizona, these savvy cruisers opt to spend their 112 day winter break exploring new cities, embracing different cultures and enjoying ship life.

Cruise Specialists provides their guests with a magical send-off to their journey by hosting a glamorous Bon Voyage gala and hotel overnight in Ft. Lauderdale the night before the elegant flagship ms Amsterdam sets sail.  The gala is a special evening of celebration and reunion as first time world cruisers are welcomed into the group by the Cruise Specialists team, while veteran cruisers are giddy with excitement as they meet up with old friends and travel companions. 

Throughout the 2012 Holland America world cruise, Cruise Specialists guests will enjoy the company and guidance of the company’s two venerable world cruise escorts, Tom Mullen and Ellen Bethel.  Tom has been escorting the Holland America world cruise for 15 years with over 31 total years at sea, and Ellen for 9 years, and both bring an insider’s knowledge and perspective on traveling the world by sea.  In addition to Cruise Specialists’ extras on this sailing such as onboard escorts and commemorative gifts, guests are invited to attend Cruise Specialists hosted cocktail parties, chat times and several complimentary group shore excursions during their voyage.

The 2012 Holland America world cruise itinerary covers major ports in South America, the South Pacific, Australia, Asia, and Europe before returning to Ft. Lauderdale where it all began.  Travelers will visit iconic cities like Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; Buenos Aires, Argentina; Sydney, Australia; Hong Kong, China; Bombay, India; Naples, Italy; and Barcelona, Spain, as well as venture into more exotic lesser-known places such as the Falkland Islands; the Antarctic Sound; the Chilean Fjords; Pago Pago, American Samoa; Komodo Island, Indonesia; and Colombo, Sri Lanka.  When a cruiser’s feet hits the land, they’ll want to take advantage of some of the special shore excursion options available only through Cruise Specialists. 

As the ship sails between each of these remarkable ports, vacationers will have plenty of time to enjoy a combination of active and relaxing days on the ms Amsterdam. The ship boasts a culinary art center, Greenhouse spa and salon, Queen’s show lounge, a fitness center, and a number of formal and casual restaurants and bars.  Whether a person wants to take a yoga class, watch a cooking demonstration, listen to a renowned guest lecturer, or simply read a good book in the library or check their email in the café, they’ll have plenty to do before they arrive at their next destination.

All-in-all the 2012 Holland America grand world voyage will be a journey of a lifetime for both seasoned travelers, and those new to a seasonal circumnavigation.

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Tokyo is the costliest city in the world in which to live of 300 global locations, surveyed in September 2010 by Xpatulator.com. While Tokyo is relatively cheap for items such as alcohol & tobacco (ranked 145), it is the most expensive for groceries and healthcare, and household accommodation costs. Tokyo has always been relatively expensive. This trend has strengthened again recently, as a result of the Japanese Yen having gained in value by about 18% against the United States Dollar in the past two years.

As the most expensive city in the world, Tokyo has an overall cost of living index of 155.4 (New York = 100), while Dubai (ranked 60 in the world) has a cost of living index of 88.84. Therefore Tokyo’s cost of living is 75% higher than Dubai. That means that an expatriate earning USD,000 per month in Dubai would need to earn USD,750 per month in Tokyo to enable them to have the same purchasing power, and therefore a similar standard of living as they had in Dubai. The cost of living for an expatriate is affected by both the availability and prices, of goods and services representative of an expatriate lifestyle, local inflation, and the exchange rate between the home and host country. As a result the cost of living has a significant impact of an expatriate’s salary package.

Caracas has moved up the rankings to become the second most expensive city to live in. Caracas is most expensive place in the world for furniture and appliances, recreation and culture as well as for hotels restaurants and meals out. Caracas is the second most expensive place for alcohol and tobacco, groceries, and healthcare.

Hong Kong is the third most expensive city in the world for expatriates to live in. The high overall cost of living rank for Hong Kong is primarily a result of two expensive basket groups. Hong Kong is the third most expensive city in the world for healthcare, and is the second most expensive city in the world for household accommodation, which typically comprises 30% of an expatriate’s expenses. Hong Kong is a good example of why many international organizations compensate separately for healthcare as well as household related costs such as housing rental, water, electricity, household gas, household fuels, local rates and residential taxes. Items that are provided by the employer should be excluded from a cost of living index calculation. The cost of living index for Hong Kong excluding healthcare and household related costs is substantially lower than it’s overall cost of living index of 128.9 (New York = 100).

Hong Kong is relatively cheap for recreation & culture (ranked 241 in the world), education (ranked 259 in the world), as well as furniture & appliances (ranked 268 in the world).

Osaka, ranked fourth, is a new addition to the rankings. Osaka is most expensive for household accommodation (ranked 3 in the world), healthcare (ranked 5 in the world) and groceries (ranked 6 in the world).

Sao Paulo, another new addition to the rankings, is the fifth most expensive city in the world. Sao Paulo is the most expensive place in the world for education, and is ranked second most expensive for clothing. The Brazilian Real has strengthened by 11% against the United States Dollar in the past year, although it is still weaker than it was two years ago. Sao Paulo is ranked in the top 55 most expensive cities in the world for each of the 13 basket groups.

Asia-Pacific has 4 of the 10 most expensive cities in the world. Tokyo is first and Hong Kong the third most expensive location in the world (and most expensive in greater China), whilst Osaka is the third most expensive city in Asia-Pacific (ranked 4 in the world), followed by Nagoya (ranked 6 in the world).

Cities in mainland China remain relatively cheap, mainly due to the pegging of the Chinese Yuan to the US Dollar which has kept costs down. Within mainland China, Shanghai (ranked 15 in the world), and Beijing (ranked 116 in the world) are the most expensive locations. The cheapest city surveyed in China is Tianjin (ranked 281 in the world) with a cost of living index of 60.34 (New York = 100). The cheapest city in Asia-Pacific is Nuku’Alofa in Tonga (ranked 299 in the world) with a cost of living index of 54.45 (New York = 100).

Most expensive cities in Asia-Pacific (Global rank in brackets)
1. Japan, Tokyo (1)
2. China, Hong Kong (3)
3. Japan, Osaka (4)
4. Japan, Nagoya (6)
5. Japan, Yokohama (11)
6. China, Shanghai (15)
7. Singapore (20)
8. Australia, Sydney (22)
9. Korea Republic of, Seoul (24)
10. Australia, Canberra (25)

South Asia is the least expensive region in the world for expatriates to live in. The most expensive city surveyed is Mumbai (ranked 94 in the world), followed by New Delhi (ranked 127 in the world), and Chennai (ranked 129 in the world). The Indian Rupee has weakened by 7% against the United States Dollar over the past two years. The cheapest city in South Asia is Thimphu in Bhutan (ranked 298 in the world).

Most expensive cities in South Asia (Global rank in brackets)
1. India, Mumbai (94)
2. India, New Delhi (127)
3. India, Chennai (129)
4. India, Calcutta (130)
5. Maldives, Male (135)
6. India, Hyderabad (142)
7. India, Bangalore (160)
8. Afghanistan, Kabul (194)
9. Bangladesh, Dhaka (263)
10. Pakistan, Lahore 276)

Europe’s most expensive cities are those that are not on the Euro. The most expensive city in Europe is Geneva (ranked 8 in the world), while Zurich is Europe’s third most expensive city (ranked 10 in the world), making Switzerland the most expensive country in Europe. The Swiss Franc has strengthened by 8% in the past year and by 16% over the past 2 years. Geneva is followed by Moscow (ranked 9 in the world), which had fallen in the cost of living rankings last year and shot back up to 6th most expensive city in Europe earlier this year. The Russian Rouble has strengthened 14% against the Euro in the past year.

Oslo is the fourth most expensive city in Europe (ranked 12 in the world), followed by Copenhagen (ranked 16 in the world). The cheapest city in Europe is Sarajevo in Bosnia and Herzegovina (ranked 292 in the world) with a cost of living index of 57.15 (New York = 100).

Most expensive cities in Europe (Global rank in brackets)
1. Switzerland, Geneva (8)
2. Russia, Moscow (9)
3. Switzerland, Zurich (10)
4. Norway, Oslo (12)
5. Denmark, Copenhagen (16)
6. Liechtenstein, Vaduz (17)
7. United Kingdom, London (23)
8. France, Paris (26)
9. Monaco, Monaco (29)
10. Jersey, Saint Helier (34)

The Middle East has experienced a drop in inflation in most cities over the past two years following a few years of relatively high inflation. The strong link of most regional currencies to the United States Dollar has resulted in many regional currencies strengthening against other major currencies. The United States Dollar has strengthened against the Euro by around 21% in the past two years making imports from Europe into the region cheaper.

Abu Dhabi (ranked 19 in the world) is the most expensive city in the Middle East, followed by Doha (ranked 28 in the world), and Bahrain (ranked 47 in the world). Dubai is the fourth most expensive city in the Middle East (ranked 60 in the world) with a cost of living index of 88.84 (New York = 100). Household accommodation, which comprises 30% of the 13 basket groups based on expatriate expenditure norms, has fallen dramatically in Dubai in the past year, as a result of over-supply, given the impact of the financial crises. The cheapest city surveyed in the Middle East (and cheapest in the world) is Sanaa in Yemen (ranked 300 in the world) with a cost of living index of 50.42, half that of New York which has a cost of living index of 100.

Most expensive cities in the Middle East (Global rank in brackets)
1. United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi (19)
2. Qatar, Doha (28)
3. Bahrain, Manama (47)
4. United Arab Emirates, Dubai (60)
5. Israel, Jerusalem (82)
6. Lebanon, Beirut (119)
7. Palestinian Territories, West Bank (141)
8. Syria, Damascus (146)
9. Iran, Tehran (158)
10. Kuwait, Kuwait City (163)

The Americas most expensive city is now Caracas, which is the world’s second most expensive city to live in, largely as a result of the recent devaluation of the official exchange rate.

Brazil has 3 of the 4 most expensive cities in the Americas. New additions to the rankings, Sao Paulo (ranked 5 in the world), and Rio de Janeiro (ranked 7 in the world) are followed by Brasilia (ranked 13 in the world.

Nassau (ranked 18 in the world) is the fifth most expensive city, while New York (ranked 21 in the world) is the sixth most expensive city in the America’s and most expensive in the United States of America. The cheapest city to live in the Americas is La Paz in Bolivia (ranked 294 in the world). The cheapest city surveyed in the United States of America is Indianapolis Ind (ranked 279 in the world).

Most expensive cities in the Americas (Global rank in brackets)
1. Venezuela, Caracas (2)
2. Brazil, Sao Paulo (5)
3. Brazil, Rio de Janeiro (7)
4. Brazil, Brasilia (13)
5. Bahamas, Nassau (18)
6. USA, New York NY (21)
7. Canada, Toronto (31)
8. Trinidad and Tobago, Port-of-Spain (32)
9. Bermuda, Hamilton (36)
10. Canada, Vancouver (42)

 

The full September 2010 list of all 300 international locations using all 13 basket groups is as follows:

September 2010 Rank Country, City

1 Japan, Tokyo

2 Venezuela, Caracas

3 China, Hong Kong

4 Japan, Osaka

5 Brazil, Sao Paulo

6 Japan, Nagoya

7 Brazil, Rio de Janeiro

8 Switzerland, Geneva

9 Russia, Moscow

10 Switzerland, Zurich

11 Japan, Yokohama

12 Norway, Oslo

13 Brazil, Brasilia

14 Angola, Luanda

15 China, Shanghai

16 Denmark, Copenhagen

17 Liechtenstein, Vaduz

18 Bahamas, Nassau

19 United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi

20 Singapore, Singapore

21 USA, New York NY

22 Australia, Sydney

23 United Kingdom, London

24 Korea Republic of, Seoul

25 Australia, Canberra

26 France, Paris

27 Papua New Guinea, Port Moresby

28 Qatar, Doha

29 Monaco, Monaco

30 Vanuatu, Port Vila

31 Canada, Toronto

32 Trinidad and Tobago, Port-of-Spain

33 Nigeria, Lagos

34 Jersey, Saint Helier

35 Russia, St. Petersburg

36 Bermuda, Hamilton

37 Solomon Islands, Honiara

38 Taiwan, Taipei

39 Australia, Melbourne

40 Australia, Perth

41 Azerbaijan, Baku

42 Canada, Vancouver

43 Guernsey, St Peter Port

44 Austria, Vienna

45 Germany, Munich

46 Kiribati, South Tarawa

47 Bahrain, Manama

48 Isle of Man, Douglas

49 Italy, Milan

50 United Kingdom, Glasgow

51 Gabon, Libreville

52 Finland, Helsinki

53 Canada, Calgary

54 Falkland Islands, Stanley

55 Sudan, Khartoum

56 Germany, Frankfurt

57 Italy, Rome

58 Micronesia, Palikir

59 Congo Democratic Rep, Kinshasa

60 United Arab Emirates, Dubai

61 Cayman Islands, George Town

62 Chad, NDjamena

63 USA, San Francisco Calif

64 Saint Helena, Jamestown

65 Croatia, Zagreb

66 USA, Boston Mass

67 Germany, Cologne

68 Turkey, Istanbul

69 Canada, Montreal

70 United Kingdom, Birmingham

71 Belgium, Brussels

72 New Caledonia, Noumea

73 Mali, Bamako

74 Netherlands, Amsterdam

75 United Kingdom, Leeds

76 Slovakia, Bratislava

77 USA, Washington DC

78 Indonesia, Jakarta

79 San Marino, San Marino

80 Central African Republic, Bangui

81 Germany, Hamburg

82 Israel, Jerusalem

83 Australia, Brisbane

84 USA, San Jose Calif

85 Estonia, Tallinn

86 Ireland, Dublin

87 Luxembourg, Luxembourg

88 Kazakhstan, Almaty

89 Sierra Leone, Freetown

90 Iceland, Reykjavik

91 Sao Tome and Principe, Sao Tome

92 Germany, Berlin

93 Germany, Bonn

94 India, Mumbai

95 Jamaica, Kingston

96 Djibouti, Djibouti

97 United Kingdom, Belfast

98 Congo, Brazzaville

99 USA, Anchorage AK

100 USA, Philadelphia Pa

101 Uruguay, Montevideo

102 New Zealand, Auckland

103 Liberia, Monrovia

104 Canada, Ottawa

105 Spain, Madrid

106 France, Lyon

107 Colombia, Bogota

108 Barbados, Bridgetown

109 Sweden, Stockholm

110 Martinique, Fort-de-France

111 Czech Republic, Prague

112 Cameroon, Douala

113 Australia, Adelaide

114 Vatican City, Vatican City

115 Turkey, Ankara

116 China, Beijing

117 Puerto Rico, San Juan

118 Nauru, Yaren

119 Lebanon, Beirut

120 Zambia, Lusaka

121 USA, Los Angeles Calif

122 France, Marseille

123 Cameroon, Yaounde

124 Cook Islands, Avarua

125 Spain, Barcelona

126 Guam, Hagatna

127 India, New Delhi

128 Samoa, Apia

129 India, Chennai

130 India, Calcutta

131 Ghana, Accra

132 Marshall Islands, Majuro

133 Cote DIvoire, Abidjan

134 Greenland, Nuuk

135 Maldives, Male

136 Hungary, Budapest

137 Malawi, Lilongwe

138 Turkmenistan, Ashgabat

139 USA, San Diego Calif

140 Rwanda, Kigali

141 Palestinian Territories, West Bank

142 India, Hyderabad

143 USA, Chicago Ill

144 Chile, Santiago

145 USA, Portland Ore

146 Syria, Damascus

147 Malta, Velletta

148 Peru, Lima

149 Tuvalu, Funafuti

150 Namibia, Windhoek

151 USA, Baltimore Md

152 Ukraine, Kiev

153 South Africa, Johannesburg

154 Portugal, Lisbon

155 USA, Seattle Wash

156 Tanzania, Dar es Salaam

157 Guadeloupe, Basse-Terre

158 Iran, Tehran

159 Togo, Lome

160 India, Bangalore

161 USA, Miami Fla

162 Guinea, Conakry

163 Kuwait, Kuwait City

164 Senegal, Dakar

165 Guinea-Bissau, Bissau

166 Comores, Moroni

167 Timor-Leste, Dili

168 Brunei, Bandar Seri Begawan

169 Cape Verde, Praia

170 Philippines, Manila

171 Madagascar, Antananarivo

172 Burkina Faso, Ouagadougou

173 Thailand, Bangkok

174 Mexico, Mexico City

175 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Kingstown

176 Saudi Arabia, Riyadh

177 Andorra, Andorra la Vella

178 Greece, Athens

179 French Polynesia, Papeete

180 Guatemala, Guatemala City

181 Lithuania, Vilnius

182 Georgia Republic of, Tbilisi

183 Somalia, Mogadishu

184 USA, Phoenix Ariz

185 Honduras, Tegucigalpa

186 Montenegro, Podgorica

187 South Africa, Pretoria

188 Egypt, Cairo

189 Guyana, Georgetown

190 USA, Las Vegas Nev

191 South Africa, Cape Town

192 Poland, Warsaw

193 Armenia, Yerevan

194 Afghanistan, Kabul

195 Haiti, Port-au-Prince

196 Gibraltar, Gibraltar

197 Cuba, Havana

198 Cyprus, Nicosia

199 Jordan, Amman

200 Fiji, Suva

201 USA, Detroit Mich

202 Benin, Cotonou

203 USA, Denver Colo

204 Grenada, Saint Georges

205 Palau, Melekeok

206 Seychelles, Victoria

207 Panama, Panama City

208 South Africa, Durban

209 USA, Cleveland Ohio

210 Costa Rica, San Jose

211 Kenya, Nairobi

212 Belarus, Minsk

213 Saint Kitts and Nevis, Basseterre

214 USA, Atlanta GA

215 Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur

216 Northern Mariana Islands, Saipan

217 USA, Charlotte NC

218 Iraq, Baghdad

219 Algeria, Algiers

220 Dominica, Roseau

221 Oman, Muscat

222 USA, Jacksonville Fla

223 Gambia, Banjul

224 Antigua and Barbuda, Saint Johns

225 USA, Milwaukee Wis

226 Dominican Republic, Santo Domingo

227 Eritrea, Asmara

228 USA, Pittsburgh Penn

229 Botswana, Gaborone

230 Mozambique, Maputo

231 French Guiana, Cayenne

232 Serbia, Belgrade

233 Niger, Niamey

234 Slovenia, Ljubljana

235 USA, Tampa Fla

236 China, Wuhan

237 China, Shenzhen

238 Latvia, Riga

239 Saudi Arabia, Jeddah

240 USA, Dallas Tex

241 Vietnam, Hanoi

242 USA, Fort Worth Tex

243 Laos, Vientiane

244 USA, San Antonio Tex

245 Moldova, Chisinau

246 USA, Houston Tex

247 China, Dalian

248 Nicaragua, Managua

249 Burundi, Bujumbura

250 Belize, Belmopan

251 USA, Columbus Ohio

252 USA, St Louis MO

253 Mongolia, Ulaanbaatar

254 China, Macao

255 Romania, Bucharest

256 Equatorial Guinea, Malabo

257 USA, Austin Tex

258 Ethiopia, Addis Ababa

259 Macedonia, Skopje

260 El Salvador, San Salvador

261 Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh City

262 Mauritania, Nouakchott

263 Bangladesh, Dhaka

264 USA, El Paso Tex

265 Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek

266 Mauritius, Port Louis

267 Saint Lucia, Castries

268 USA, Memphis Tenn

269 Argentina, Buenos Aires

270 Paraguay, Asuncion

271 Kosovo, Pristina

272 Ecuador, Quito

273 Myanmar, Yangon

274 China, Guangzhou

275 Lesotho, Maseru

276 Pakistan, Lahore

277 Morocco, Rabat

278 Bulgaria, Sofia

279 USA, Indianapolis Ind

280 Swaziland, Mbabane

281 China, Tianjin

282 Zimbabwe, Harare

283 Pakistan, Islamabad

284 Nepal, Kathmandu

285 Suriname, Paramaribo

286 Albania, Tirana

287 Uzbekistan, Tashkent

288 Pakistan, Karachi

289 Uganda, Kampala

290 Korea Democratic Republic of, Pyongyang

291 Tajikistan, Dushanbe

292 Bosnia and Herzegovina, Sarajevo

293 Libya, Tripoli

294 Bolivia, La Paz

295 Cambodia, Phnom Penh

296 Sri Lanka, Colombo

297 Tunisia, Tunis

298 Bhutan, Thimphu

299 Tonga, NukuAlofa

300 Yemen, Sanaa

 

Notes:
Figures used in this report were taken from the Xpatulator.com cost of living database as at 1 September 2010. The ranks are based on the overall cost of living index using all 13 basket groups with New York as the base city (Cost of living index = 100).

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