Ghana tops the rest of Africa as the most expensive country
to live in, Starrfmonline, local news network said here Wednesday,
citing a survey by an international relocation company.
The
survey report published by MoveHub, an Independent website, Ghana ranks
among 20 other nations the world over considered as the most expensive
to reside in.
The report said MoveHub based its assessment on a range of costs such
as the price of groceries, transport, bills, restaurants and rents.
“Ghana is one of Africa’s more prosperous nations, and this is
reflected in the cost of living, which is higher than any other African
nation,” the report stated. “New York was given an index score of 100,
and countries were then ranked based on this. So a country with a score
higher than 100 is more expensive than New York, while below signals
that it is cheaper.”
Ghana, with a score of 53.89, is one of Africa’s more prosperous
nations, which has a bearing on the cost of living, according to
MoveHub.
Below is the list of the 21 most expensive countries in the world
21. Ghana — 53.89: Ghana is one of Africa’s more prosperous nations,
and this is reflected in the cost of living, which is higher than any
other African nation, according to MoveHub.
20. Italy — 53.89: The cost of living in Italy is higher than in the eurozone’s two largest economies, Germany and France.
19. Israel — 54.11: Israel is, comparatively speaking, pretty
inexpensive compared to other states in the region like Kuwait and the
UAE.
18. Kuwait — 57.31: Kuwait’s currency, the Kuwaiti dinar, is one of
the strongest currency units in the world, with a single dinar worth
£2.63.
17. Japan — 57.62: Japan’s economy may have stagnated somewhat in
recent years, but it still remains one of the world’s powerhouses, and
that is reflected in the cost of living.
7. Bahamas — 73.63: The Caribbean state of the Bahamas faces the same
problem as many island nations, that imports far outstrip exports,
pushing up the price of goods.
6. Norway — 74.47: Scandinavian countries are notoriously expensive,
and Norway is no exception. According to Numbeo, the average 1 bedroom
apartment in the country costs around £925 per month to rent.
5. Singapore — 76.57: According to the blog Singapore Life News, the
average cost of a pint of beer in the city-state is around £8.50.
4. Iceland — 80.47: Cut off from the rest of Europe and with very
little fertile ground, Iceland is forced to import much of its food,
pushing up costs.
3. Hong Kong — 81.93: Hong Kong is notoriously expensive, and with
space at a premium in the incredibly crowded city, apartments are
usually both tiny and pricey.
2. Switzerland — 90.68: Switzerland frequently tops lists of the best
places on earth to live thanks to great infrastructure, healthcare and a
clean environment. However, all this comes at a price and it is the
most expensive place in Europe to live.
1. Bermuda — 126.34: The Atlantic Ocean tax haven of Bermuda is
officially the most expensive nation on earth, with the country’s
capital Hamilton also the most expensive individual city on the planet.
Source: Ray Ankomah, Xinhua/NewsGhana.com.gh
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