Dubai, Abu Dhabi Fall On List Of Most Expensive Cities -Survey
Jul 27th 2008, 7:22 am
#31
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Re: Dubai, Abu Dhabi Fall On List Of Most Expensive Cities -Survey
i remain to be convinced that you save that much money, the only time i went to hyperpanda and i checked a few prices, there was no difference, or maybe 1 dhs or so...maybe we need to do a shopping basket test spugsy...!!
MM, xx
Jul 27th 2008, 7:24 am
#32
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Re: Dubai, Abu Dhabi Fall On List Of Most Expensive Cities -Survey
well i use spinneys cos i can walk there...i loathe hyperpanda and carrefour, but then i loathe asda at home...
i remain to be convinced that you save that much money, the only time i went to hyperpanda and i checked a few prices, there was no difference, or maybe 1 dhs or so...maybe we need to do a shopping basket test spugsy...!!
MM, xx
i remain to be convinced that you save that much money, the only time i went to hyperpanda and i checked a few prices, there was no difference, or maybe 1 dhs or so...maybe we need to do a shopping basket test spugsy...!!
MM, xx
Jul 27th 2008, 7:26 am
#34
why ayeeeee man!
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Re: Dubai, Abu Dhabi Fall On List Of Most Expensive Cities -Survey
well i use spinneys cos i can walk there...i loathe hyperpanda and carrefour, but then i loathe asda at home...
i remain to be convinced that you save that much money, the only time i went to hyperpanda and i checked a few prices, there was no difference, or maybe 1 dhs or so...maybe we need to do a shopping basket test spugsy...!!
MM, xx
i remain to be convinced that you save that much money, the only time i went to hyperpanda and i checked a few prices, there was no difference, or maybe 1 dhs or so...maybe we need to do a shopping basket test spugsy...!!
MM, xx
Jul 27th 2008, 9:28 am
#35
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Re: Dubai, Abu Dhabi Fall On List Of Most Expensive Cities -Survey
Dubai and Abu Dhabi have fallen in the list of
the world's most expensive cities, despite soaring inflation in the United
Arab Emirates, according to the most recent cost-of-living survey by the
international consulting firm Mercer.
Dubai ranks as the 52nd most expensive city, while the U.A.E. capital
is at number 62.
"Dubai and Abu Dhabi have dropped significantly this year," the report
said. "This is mainly due to the U.A.E. dirham being pegged to the US
dollar."
The list showed Moscow as the most expensive city, Tokyo second, and
New York down to 22nd from 15th last year.
Tel Aviv is again the most expensive city in the Middle East. It ranked
14th on the global list, up three places from 2007.
The survey of 143 cities compares the cost of over 200 items, including
housing, transport, food, clothing, household goods and entertainment.
"Current market conditions have led to the further weakening of the US
dollar which, coupled with the strengthening of the Euro and many other
currencies, has caused significant changes in this year's rankings," said
Yvonne Traber, a principal and research manager at Mercer.
the world's most expensive cities, despite soaring inflation in the United
Arab Emirates, according to the most recent cost-of-living survey by the
international consulting firm Mercer.
Dubai ranks as the 52nd most expensive city, while the U.A.E. capital
is at number 62.
"Dubai and Abu Dhabi have dropped significantly this year," the report
said. "This is mainly due to the U.A.E. dirham being pegged to the US
dollar."
The list showed Moscow as the most expensive city, Tokyo second, and
New York down to 22nd from 15th last year.
Tel Aviv is again the most expensive city in the Middle East. It ranked
14th on the global list, up three places from 2007.
The survey of 143 cities compares the cost of over 200 items, including
housing, transport, food, clothing, household goods and entertainment.
"Current market conditions have led to the further weakening of the US
dollar which, coupled with the strengthening of the Euro and many other
currencies, has caused significant changes in this year's rankings," said
Yvonne Traber, a principal and research manager at Mercer.
Hi,
Well hearing it from expat friends of mine living in Moscow city? And yes, finding out the hard way, 5 to 700 pounds UK won't get you very far enjoying the really good night life over there. That place has become hyper, hyper expensive.
Dutchie
