Thursday, 10 March 2016

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Saraki’s False Asset Declaration Trial Begins Today

All is set for the trial of the Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki, before the Code of Conduct Tribunal on 13 counts of alleged false assets declaration to begin today (Friday).

Saturday PUNCH had reported that the prosecution, led by Mr. Rotimi Jacobs (SAN), had proposed 13 prosecution witnesses to testify in the case.

The Supreme Court, through its judgment delivered on February 5, 2016, had paved the way for the trial to begin after dismissing the Senate President’s objection to the validity of the charges and the jurisdiction of the CCT to hear the case.

The Danladi Umar-led tribunal subsequently fixed March 10 for the commencement of the trial, but it later shifted the date to March 11, following a request by Saraki’s new lead counsel, Mr. Kanu Agabi (SAN).

According to a statement issued on March 1 by the Head, Press and Public Relations of the CCT, Mr. Ibraheem Al-hassan, Agabi pleaded with the tribunal for a shift in the trial date to enable him to attend to other urgent matters.

The CCT spokesperson said Agabi conveyed his request to the CCT in a letter dated February 26, 2016.

Saraki was arraigned on 13 counts of false assets declaration on September 22, 2015.

In the charges instituted by the Federal Government, Saraki was accused of making false assets declaration in his forms submitted to the Code of Conduct Bureau as a two-term Governor of Kwara State between 2003 and 2011.

The Senate President, who was said to have submitted four assets declaration forms investigated by the CCB, was allegedly found to have “corruptly acquired many properties while in office as the Governor of Kwara State but failed to declare some of them in the said forms earlier filled and submitted.”

He also allegedly made an anticipatory declaration of assets upon his assumption of office as governor, which he later acquired.

He was also accused of sending money abroad for the purchase of property in London and that he maintained an account outside Nigeria while serving as a governor.

Saraki initially refused to appear before the tribunal, prompting the CCT to issue a bench warrant against him.

He voluntarily submitted himself to the tribunal before the arrest warrant could be executed.

The tribunal rejected his request for the quashing of the 13 counts shortly after he was arraigned on September 22, 2015.

He appealed to the Court of Appeal, Abuja Division, against the decision of the CCT to continue the trial.

But by a two-to-one split decision of its three-man bench, led by Justice Moore Admein, the Court of Appeal dismissed the Senate President’s appeal.

Saraki, in his further appeal to the Supreme Court, asked the apex court to quash the charges filed against him, citing among his seven grounds of appeal, that the CCT lacked jurisdiction to try him as it was constituted by two instead of three members.

But a seven-man panel of the apex court presided over by the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Mahmud Mohammed, unanimously ruled in its judgment on February 5 that Saraki’s appeal against the jurisdiction of the CCT and the competence of the charges lacked merit.

Justice Walter Onnoghen, who delivered the lead judgment, dismissed all of Saraki’s seven grounds of appeal, affirming that the charges instituted against him were valid and that the tribunal was validly constituted with requisite jurisdiction to try him.

The Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Mahmud Mohammed, and other members of the full panel of the apex court, comprising Justices Tanko Muhammad, Sylvester Ngwuta, Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, Chima Nweze and Amiru Sanusi, also consented to the judgment.

Meanwhile, Justice Abdukadir Abdu-Kafarati of a Federal High Court in Abuja, had on March 1, fixed March 22 for his judgment in a fundamental human rights enforcement suit, through which the Senate President is asking for an order to stop his trial before the CCT.

But at the hearing of the case on March 1, Jacobs, who represented the Federal Government’s agents sued as respondents to the suit, urged the court not to grant Saraki’s prayer, as that, according to him, will amount to overruling the judgment of the Supreme Court.

The Independent Corrupt Practices and other related offences Commission, represented by Mr. Suleiman Abdukareem, also adopted Jacobs’ contention in opposing the Senate President’s suit.

But Saraki’s lawyer, Mr. Ajibola Oluyede, urged the court to stop the CCT trial on the grounds that the Senate President’s right to fair hearing was breached during the investigation of the allegations leading to the charges preferred against him.

Oluyede argued that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission usurped the powers of the Code of Conduct Bureau to investigate the details of assets declared by the Senate President and filed charges relating to the infraction discovered.


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Tiwa Savage's Son Followed Her To Work Today (photo)

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Musa Gowon Debuts New Look + Meet His Mother

By KIKELOMO IWAJOMO



Musa Gowon is the son of former head of state Gen. Yakubu Gowon(retd.) and late Princess Princess Edith Ike Okongwu. Fondly called Big Mus by his close friends, Musa Gowon now sports a cool look since he returned to Nigeria from the United States of America in November 2015. Recall on Tuesday, 8th March 2016, Yakubu Gowon confirmed being Musa’s father following the report of a conclusive DNA test. In her lifetime, Musa's mother Princess Okongwu had dragged Gowon to court and the paternity dispute was the subject of a legal action that reached the Supreme Court in Nigeria, which Okongwu won. This confirmation by the former Head of State brought to an end the 48-year-old paternity dispute over Musa Gowon.



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A "Certified" Teacher Was Teaching Children Nonsense

What you see in the board above was allegedly written by a certified teacher. Nura Alkali who employed the female teacher went berserk after he saw the level of her literacy courtesy of what she was actually teaching his children. He wrote;

'This was written by a certified school teacher i hired to tutor my children three sessions a week at 12K per month. I'm sacking her today. The Nigerian teacher-training system definitely needs a shake-up'.

Source: http://www.trezzyblog.com/2016/03/man-goes-berserk-after-he-saw-nonsense.html
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The world's most expensive city in 2016 is ...

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5. Paris (rank movement: down three places) – Although hanging out with friends by a park is a much cheaper option than hitting the museums or wine bars, the average price of table wine in Paris has dropped by $1.56. It's now $10.71 -- cheaper than London and New York.
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A couple of years ago, Geneva was the only European city in the top 10 where a liter of unleaded gasoline cost less than $2. Now oil prices have dropped globally, and is most expensive in Hong Kong, at $1.76 per liter.
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4. Geneva, Switzerland (rank movement: up three places) – A couple of years ago, Geneva was the only European city in the top 10 where a liter of unleaded gasoline cost less than $2. Now oil prices have dropped globally, and is most expensive in Hong Kong, at $1.76 per liter.
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A 1-kilo loaf of bread costs $4.36 on average in Hong Kong, compared with $3.23 in Copenhagen and $12.44 in Seoul.
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2. Hong Kong (rank movement: up seven places) – A 1-kilo loaf of bread costs $4.36 on average in Hong Kong, compared with $3.23 in Copenhagen and $12.44 in Seoul.
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European cities make up half of the top-10 list, while this year a weakened Australian dollar pushed Sydney and Melbourne down to 20th and 21st place.
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2. Zurich, Switzerland (rank movement: up two places) – European cities make up half of the top-10 list, while this year a weakened Australian dollar pushed Sydney and Melbourne down to 20th and 21st place.
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Even the view comes with a price. The city-state has few natural resources. Its dependence on other countries for energy and water pushes up utility bills, and "entitlement fees" make things like car ownership expensive.
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1. Singapore (rank movement: none) – Even the view comes with a price. The city-state has few natural resources. Its dependence on other countries for energy and water pushes up utility bills, and "entitlement fees" make things like car ownership expensive.
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The Zambian capital of Lusaka is the world's least expensive city in 2016, followed by Indian cities Bangalore and Mumbai.
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World's cheapest city: Lusaka, Zambia – The Zambian capital of Lusaka is the world's least expensive city in 2016, followed by Indian cities Bangalore and Mumbai.
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Los Angeles has leaped 19 places to become the world's joint eighth most expensive city in the <a href="http://www.eiu.com/" target="_blank">Economist Intelligence Unit</a>'s latest Worldwide Cost of Living survey.
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8 (tie). Los Angeles (rank movement: up 19 places) – Los Angeles has leaped 19 places to become the world's joint eighth most expensive city in the Economist Intelligence Unit's latest Worldwide Cost of Living survey.
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5. Paris (rank movement: down three places) – Although hanging out with friends by a park is a much cheaper option than hitting the museums or wine bars, the average price of table wine in Paris has dropped by $1.56. It's now $10.71 -- cheaper than London and New York.
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A couple of years ago, Geneva was the only European city in the top 10 where a liter of unleaded gasoline cost less than $2. Now oil prices have dropped globally, and is most expensive in Hong Kong, at $1.76 per liter.
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4. Geneva, Switzerland (rank movement: up three places) – A couple of years ago, Geneva was the only European city in the top 10 where a liter of unleaded gasoline cost less than $2. Now oil prices have dropped globally, and is most expensive in Hong Kong, at $1.76 per liter.
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A 1-kilo loaf of bread costs $4.36 on average in Hong Kong, compared with $3.23 in Copenhagen and $12.44 in Seoul.
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2. Hong Kong (rank movement: up seven places) – A 1-kilo loaf of bread costs $4.36 on average in Hong Kong, compared with $3.23 in Copenhagen and $12.44 in Seoul.
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European cities make up half of the top-10 list, while this year a weakened Australian dollar pushed Sydney and Melbourne down to 20th and 21st place.
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2. Zurich, Switzerland (rank movement: up two places) – European cities make up half of the top-10 list, while this year a weakened Australian dollar pushed Sydney and Melbourne down to 20th and 21st place.
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Even the view comes with a price. The city-state has few natural resources. Its dependence on other countries for energy and water pushes up utility bills, and "entitlement fees" make things like car ownership expensive.
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1. Singapore (rank movement: none) – Even the view comes with a price. The city-state has few natural resources. Its dependence on other countries for energy and water pushes up utility bills, and "entitlement fees" make things like car ownership expensive.
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The Zambian capital of Lusaka is the world's least expensive city in 2016, followed by Indian cities Bangalore and Mumbai.
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World's cheapest city: Lusaka, Zambia – The Zambian capital of Lusaka is the world's least expensive city in 2016, followed by Indian cities Bangalore and Mumbai.
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Los Angeles has leaped 19 places to become the world's joint eighth most expensive city in the <a href="http://www.eiu.com/" target="_blank">Economist Intelligence Unit</a>'s latest Worldwide Cost of Living survey.
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8 (tie). Los Angeles (rank movement: up 19 places) – Los Angeles has leaped 19 places to become the world's joint eighth most expensive city in the Economist Intelligence Unit's latest Worldwide Cost of Living survey.
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Los Angeles ties in eighth position with Seoul and Copenhagen. The report notes that clothing and utility costs are particularly high in the South Korean capital.
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8 (tie). Seoul, South Korea (rank movement: down one place) – Los Angeles ties in eighth position with Seoul and Copenhagen. The report notes that clothing and utility costs are particularly high in the South Korean capital.
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The most expensive European cities include Zurich, Geneva, Copenhagen and London. The EIU suggests that this might might reflect that "non-eurozone cities have become pricier in relation to their neighbours."
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8 (tie). Copenhagen, Denmark (rank movement: none) – The most expensive European cities include Zurich, Geneva, Copenhagen and London. The EIU suggests that this might might reflect that "non-eurozone cities have become pricier in relation to their neighbours."
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5. Paris (rank movement: down three places) – Although hanging out with friends by a park is a much cheaper option than hitting the museums or wine bars, the average price of table wine in Paris has dropped by $1.56. It's now $10.71 -- cheaper than London and New York.
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A couple of years ago, Geneva was the only European city in the top 10 where a liter of unleaded gasoline cost less than $2. Now oil prices have dropped globally, and is most expensive in Hong Kong, at $1.76 per liter.
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4. Geneva, Switzerland (rank movement: up three places) – A couple of years ago, Geneva was the only European city in the top 10 where a liter of unleaded gasoline cost less than $2. Now oil prices have dropped globally, and is most expensive in Hong Kong, at $1.76 per liter.
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A 1-kilo loaf of bread costs $4.36 on average in Hong Kong, compared with $3.23 in Copenhagen and $12.44 in Seoul.
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2. Hong Kong (rank movement: up seven places) – A 1-kilo loaf of bread costs $4.36 on average in Hong Kong, compared with $3.23 in Copenhagen and $12.44 in Seoul.
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European cities make up half of the top-10 list, while this year a weakened Australian dollar pushed Sydney and Melbourne down to 20th and 21st place.
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2. Zurich, Switzerland (rank movement: up two places) – European cities make up half of the top-10 list, while this year a weakened Australian dollar pushed Sydney and Melbourne down to 20th and 21st place.
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Even the view comes with a price. The city-state has few natural resources. Its dependence on other countries for energy and water pushes up utility bills, and "entitlement fees" make things like car ownership expensive.
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1. Singapore (rank movement: none) – Even the view comes with a price. The city-state has few natural resources. Its dependence on other countries for energy and water pushes up utility bills, and "entitlement fees" make things like car ownership expensive.
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The Zambian capital of Lusaka is the world's least expensive city in 2016, followed by Indian cities Bangalore and Mumbai.
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World's cheapest city: Lusaka, Zambia – The Zambian capital of Lusaka is the world's least expensive city in 2016, followed by Indian cities Bangalore and Mumbai.
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Los Angeles has leaped 19 places to become the world's joint eighth most expensive city in the <a href="http://www.eiu.com/" target="_blank">Economist Intelligence Unit</a>'s latest Worldwide Cost of Living survey.
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8 (tie). Los Angeles (rank movement: up 19 places) – Los Angeles has leaped 19 places to become the world's joint eighth most expensive city in the Economist Intelligence Unit's latest Worldwide Cost of Living survey.
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Los Angeles ties in eighth position with Seoul and Copenhagen. The report notes that clothing and utility costs are particularly high in the South Korean capital.
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8 (tie). Seoul, South Korea (rank movement: down one place) – Los Angeles ties in eighth position with Seoul and Copenhagen. The report notes that clothing and utility costs are particularly high in the South Korean capital.
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The most expensive European cities include Zurich, Geneva, Copenhagen and London. The EIU suggests that this might might reflect that "non-eurozone cities have become pricier in relation to their neighbours."
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8 (tie). Copenhagen, Denmark (rank movement: none) – The most expensive European cities include Zurich, Geneva, Copenhagen and London. The EIU suggests that this might might reflect that "non-eurozone cities have become pricier in relation to their neighbours."
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New York has climbed 42 places in the rankings in the last five years. However, the report attributes this to "currency headwinds rather than significant local price rises."
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7. New York (rank movement: up 15 places) – New York has climbed 42 places in the rankings in the last five years. However, the report attributes this to "currency headwinds rather than significant local price rises."
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London has its highest ranking in almost a decade. It's the most expensive city in the top 10 for cigarettes. A pack of 20 costs $14.30.
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6. London (rank movement: up five places) – London has its highest ranking in almost a decade. It's the most expensive city in the top 10 for 
Although hanging out with friends by a park is a much cheaper option than hitting the museums or wine bars, the average price of table wine in Paris has dropped by $1.56. It's now $10.71 -- cheaper than London and New York.
11 photos:
5. Paris (rank movement: down three places) – Although hanging out with friends by a park is a much cheaper option than hitting the museums or wine bars, the average price of table wine in Paris has dropped by $1.56. It's now $10.71 -- cheaper than London and New York.
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A couple of years ago, Geneva was the only European city in the top 10 where a liter of unleaded gasoline cost less than $2. Now oil prices have dropped globally, and is most expensive in Hong Kong, at $1.76 per liter.
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4. Geneva, Switzerland (rank movement: up three places) – A couple of years ago, Geneva was the only European city in the top 10 where a liter of unleaded gasoline cost less than $2. Now oil prices have dropped globally, and is most expensive in Hong Kong, at $1.76 per liter.
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A 1-kilo loaf of bread costs $4.36 on average in Hong Kong, compared with $3.23 in Copenhagen and $12.44 in Seoul.
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2. Hong Kong (rank movement: up seven places) – A 1-kilo loaf of bread costs $4.36 on average in Hong Kong, compared with $3.23 in Copenhagen and $12.44 in Seoul.
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European cities make up half of the top-10 list, while this year a weakened Australian dollar pushed Sydney and Melbourne down to 20th and 21st place.
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2. Zurich, Switzerland (rank movement: up two places) – European cities make up half of the top-10 list, while this year a weakened Australian dollar pushed Sydney and Melbourne down to 20th and 21st place.
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Even the view comes with a price. The city-state has few natural resources. Its dependence on other countries for energy and water pushes up utility bills, and "entitlement fees" make things like car ownership expensive.
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1. Singapore (rank movement: none) – Even the view comes with a price. The city-state has few natural resources. Its dependence on other countries for energy and water pushes up utility bills, and "entitlement fees" make things like car ownership expensive.
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The Zambian capital of Lusaka is the world's least expensive city in 2016, followed by Indian cities Bangalore and Mumbai.
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World's cheapest city: Lusaka, Zambia – The Zambian capital of Lusaka is the world's least expensive city in 2016, followed by Indian cities Bangalore and Mumbai.
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Los Angeles has leaped 19 places to become the world's joint eighth most expensive city in the <a href="http://www.eiu.com/" target="_blank">Economist Intelligence Unit</a>'s latest Worldwide Cost of Living survey.
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8 (tie). Los Angeles (rank movement: up 19 places) – Los Angeles has leaped 19 places to become the world's joint eighth most expensive city in the Economist Intelligence Unit's latest Worldwide Cost of Living survey.
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Los Angeles ties in eighth position with Seoul and Copenhagen. The report notes that clothing and utility costs are particularly high in the South Korean capital.
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8 (tie). Seoul, South Korea (rank movement: down one place) – Los Angeles ties in eighth position with Seoul and Copenhagen. The report notes that clothing and utility costs are particularly high in the South Korean capital.
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The most expensive European cities include Zurich, Geneva, Copenhagen and London. The EIU suggests that this might might reflect that "non-eurozone cities have become pricier in relation to their neighbours."
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8 (tie). Copenhagen, Denmark (rank movement: none) – The most expensive European cities include Zurich, Geneva, Copenhagen and London. The EIU suggests that this might might reflect that "non-eurozone cities have become pricier in relation to their neighbours."
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New York has climbed 42 places in the rankings in the last five years. However, the report attributes this to "currency headwinds rather than significant local price rises."
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7. New York (rank movement: up 15 places) – New York has climbed 42 places in the rankings in the last five years. However, the report attributes this to "currency headwinds rather than significant local price rises." costs $14.30.
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5. Paris (rank movement: down three places) – Although hanging out with friends by a park is a much cheaper option than hitting the museums or wine bars, the average price of table wine in Paris has dropped by $1.56. It's now $10.71 -- cheaper than London and New York.
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A couple of years ago, Geneva was the only European city in the top 10 where a liter of unleaded gasoline cost less than $2. Now oil prices have dropped globally, and is most expensive in Hong Kong, at $1.76 per liter.
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4. Geneva, Switzerland (rank movement: up three places) – A couple of years ago, Geneva was the only European city in the top 10 where a liter of unleaded gasoline cost less than $2. Now oil prices have dropped globally, and is most expensive in Hong Kong, at $1.76 per liter.
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A 1-kilo loaf of bread costs $4.36 on average in Hong Kong, compared with $3.23 in Copenhagen and $12.44 in Seoul.
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2. Hong Kong (rank movement: up seven places) – A 1-kilo loaf of bread costs $4.36 on average in Hong Kong, compared with $3.23 in Copenhagen and $12.44 in Seoul.
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European cities make up half of the top-10 list, while this year a weakened Australian dollar pushed Sydney and Melbourne down to 20th and 21st place.
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2. Zurich, Switzerland (rank movement: up two places) – European cities make up half of the top-10 list, while this year a weakened Australian dollar pushed Sydney and Melbourne down to 20th and 21st place.
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Even the view comes with a price. The city-state has few natural resources. Its dependence on other countries for energy and water pushes up utility bills, and "entitlement fees" make things like car ownership expensive.
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1. Singapore (rank movement: none) – Even the view comes with a price. The city-state has few natural resources. Its dependence on other countries for energy and water pushes up utility bills, and "entitlement fees" make things like car ownership expensive.
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The Zambian capital of Lusaka is the world's least expensive city in 2016, followed by Indian cities Bangalore and Mumbai.
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World's cheapest city: Lusaka, Zambia – The Zambian capital of Lusaka is the world's least expensive city in 2016, followed by Indian cities Bangalore and Mumbai.
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Los Angeles has leaped 19 places to become the world's joint eighth most expensive city in the <a href="http://www.eiu.com/" target="_blank">Economist Intelligence Unit</a>'s latest Worldwide Cost of Living survey.
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8 (tie). Los Angeles (rank movement: up 19 places) – Los Angeles has leaped 19 places to become the world's joint eighth most expensive city in the Economist Intelligence Unit's latest Worldwide Cost of Living survey.
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Los Angeles ties in eighth position with Seoul and Copenhagen. The report notes that clothing and utility costs are particularly high in the South Korean capital.
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8 (tie). Seoul, South Korea (rank movement: down one place) – Los Angeles ties in eighth position with Seoul and Copenhagen. The report notes that clothing and utility costs are particularly high in the South Korean capital.
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The most expensive European cities include Zurich, Geneva, Copenhagen and London. The EIU suggests that this might might reflect that "non-eurozone cities have become pricier in relation to their neighbours."
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8 (tie). Copenhagen, Denmark (rank movement: none) – The most expensive European cities include Zurich, Geneva, Copenhagen and London. The EIU suggests that this might might reflect that "non-eurozone cities have become pricier in relation to their neighbours."
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New York has climbed 42 places in the rankings in the last five years. However, the report attributes this to "currency headwinds rather than significant local price rises."
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7. New York (rank movement: up 15 places) – New York has climbed 42 places in the rankings in the last five years. However, the report attributes this to "currency headwinds rather than significant local price rises."
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London has its highest ranking in almost a decade. It's the most expensive city in the top 10 for cigarettes. A pack of 20 costs $14.30.
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6. London (rank movement: up five places) – London has its highest ranking in almost a decade. It's the most expensive city in the top 10 for cigarettes. A pack of 20 costs $14.30.
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Although hanging out with friends by a park is a much cheaper option than hitting the museums or wine bars, the average price of table wine in Paris has dropped by $1.56. It's now $10.71 -- cheaper than London and New York.
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5. Paris (rank movement: down three places) – Although hanging out with friends by a park is a much cheaper option than hitting the museums or wine bars, the average price of table wine in Paris has dropped by $1.56. It's now $10.71 -- cheaper than London and New York.
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A couple of years ago, Geneva was the only European city in the top 10 where a liter of unleaded gasoline cost less than $2. Now oil prices have dropped globally, and is most expensive in Hong Kong, at $1.76 per liter.
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4. Geneva, Switzerland (rank movement: up three places) – A couple of years ago, Geneva was the only European city in the top 10 where a liter of unleaded gasoline cost less than $2. Now oil prices have dropped globally, and is most expensive in Hong Kong, at $1.76 per liter.
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5. Paris (rank movement: down three places) – Although hanging out with friends by a park is a much cheaper option than hitting the museums or wine bars, the average price of table wine in Paris has dropped by $1.56. It's now $10.71 -- cheaper than London and New York.
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A couple of years ago, Geneva was the only European city in the top 10 where a liter of unleaded gasoline cost less than $2. Now oil prices have dropped globally, and is most expensive in Hong Kong, at $1.76 per liter.
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4. Geneva, Switzerland (rank movement: up three places) – A couple of years ago, Geneva was the only European city in the top 10 where a liter of unleaded gasoline cost less than $2. Now oil prices have dropped globally, and is most expensive in Hong Kong, at $1.76 per liter.
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A 1-kilo loaf of bread costs $4.36 on average in Hong Kong, compared with $3.23 in Copenhagen and $12.44 in Seoul.
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2. Hong Kong (rank movement: up seven places) – A 1-kilo loaf of bread costs $4.36 on average in Hong Kong, compared with $3.23 in Copenhagen and $12.44 in Seoul.
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European cities make up half of the top-10 list, while this year a weakened Australian dollar pushed Sydney and Melbourne down to 20th and 21st place.
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2. Zurich, Switzerland (rank movement: up two places) – European cities make up half of the top-10 list, while this year a weakened Australian dollar pushed Sydney and Melbourne down to 20th and 21st place.
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Even the view comes with a price. The city-state has few natural resources. Its dependence on other countries for energy and water pushes up utility bills, and "entitlement fees" make things like car ownership expensive.
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1. Singapore (rank movement: none) – Even the view comes with a price. The city-state has few natural resources. Its dependence on other countries for energy and water pushes up utility bills, and "entitlement fees" make things like car ownership expensive.
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The Zambian capital of Lusaka is the world's least expensive city in 2016, followed by Indian cities Bangalore and Mumbai.
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World's cheapest city: Lusaka, Zambia – The Zambian capital of Lusaka is the world's least expensive city in 2016, followed by Indian cities Bangalore and Mumbai.
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Los Angeles has leaped 19 places to become the world's joint eighth most expensive city in the <a href="http://www.eiu.com/" target="_blank">Economist Intelligence Unit</a>'s latest Worldwide Cost of Living survey.
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8 (tie). Los Angeles (rank movement: up 19 places) – Los Angeles has leaped 19 places to become the world's joint eighth most expensive city in the Economist Intelligence Unit's latest Worldwide Cost of Living survey.
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Los Angeles ties in eighth position with Seoul and Copenhagen. The report notes that clothing and utility costs are particularly high in the South Korean capital.
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8 (tie). Seoul, South Korea (rank movement: down one place) – Los Angeles ties in eighth position with Seoul and Copenhagen. The report notes that clothing and utility costs are particularly high in the South Korean capital.
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The most expensive European cities include Zurich, Geneva, Copenhagen and London. The EIU suggests that this might might reflect that "non-eurozone cities have become pricier in relation to their neighbours."
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8 (tie). Copenhagen, Denmark (rank movement: none) – The most expensive European cities include Zurich, Geneva, Copenhagen and London. The EIU suggests that this might might reflect that "non-eurozone cities have become pricier in relation to their neighbours."
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New York has climbed 42 places in the rankings in the last five years. However, the report attributes this to "currency headwinds rather than significant local price rises."
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7. New York (rank movement: up 15 places) – New York has climbed 42 places in the rankings in the last five years. However, the report attributes this to "currency headwinds rather than significant local price rises."
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London has its highest ranking in almost a decade. It's the most expensive city in the top 10 for cigarettes. A pack of 20 costs $14.30.
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6. London (rank movement: up five places) – London has its highest ranking in almost a decade. It's the most expensive city in the top 10 for cigarettes. A pack of 20 costs $14.30.
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Although hanging out with friends by a park is a much cheaper option than hitting the museums or wine bars, the average price of table wine in Paris has dropped by $1.56. It's now $10.71 -- cheaper than London and New York.
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5. Paris (rank movement: down three places) – Although hanging out with friends by a park is a much cheaper option than hitting the museums or wine bars, the average price of table wine in Paris has dropped by $1.56. It's now $10.71 -- cheaper than London and New York.
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A couple of years ago, Geneva was the only European city in the top 10 where a liter of unleaded gasoline cost less than $2. Now oil prices have dropped globally, and is most expensive in Hong Kong, at $1.76 per liter.
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4. Geneva, Switzerland (rank movement: up three places) – A couple of years ago, Geneva was the only European city in the top 10 where a liter of unleaded gasoline cost less than $2. Now oil prices have dropped globally, and is most expensive in Hong Kong, at $1.76 per liter.
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A 1-kilo loaf of bread costs $4.36 on average in Hong Kong, compared with $3.23 in Copenhagen and $12.44 in Seoul.
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2. Hong Kong (rank movement: up seven places) – A 1-kilo loaf of bread costs $4.36 on average in Hong Kong, compared with $3.23 in Copenhagen and $12.44 in Seoul.
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European cities make up half of the top-10 list, while this year a weakened Australian dollar pushed Sydney and Melbourne down to 20th and 21st place.
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2. Zurich, Switzerland (rank movement: up two places) – European cities make up half of the top-10 list, while this year a weakened Australian dollar pushed Sydney and Melbourne down to 20th and 21st place.
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Even the view comes with a price. The city-state has few natural resources. Its dependence on other countries for energy and water pushes up utility bills, and "entitlement fees" make things like car ownership expensive.
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1. Singapore (rank movement: none) – Even the view comes with a price. The city-state has few natural resources. Its dependence on other countries for energy and water pushes up utility bills, and "entitlement fees" make things like car ownership expensive.
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The Zambian capital of Lusaka is the world's least expensive city in 2016, followed by Indian cities Bangalore and Mumbai.
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World's cheapest city: Lusaka, Zambia – The Zambian capital of Lusaka is the world's least expensive city in 2016, followed by Indian cities Bangalore and Mumbai.
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5. Paris (rank movement: down three places) – Although hanging out with friends by a park is a much cheaper option than hitting the museums or wine bars, the average price of table wine in Paris has dropped by $1.56. It's now $10.71 -- cheaper than London and New York.
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A couple of years ago, Geneva was the only European city in the top 10 where a liter of unleaded gasoline cost less than $2. Now oil prices have dropped globally, and is most expensive in Hong Kong, at $1.76 per liter.
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4. Geneva, Switzerland (rank movement: up three places) – A couple of years ago, Geneva was the only European city in the top 10 where a liter of unleaded gasoline cost less than $2. Now oil prices have dropped globally, and is most expensive in Hong Kong, at $1.76 per liter.
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A 1-kilo loaf of bread costs $4.36 on average in Hong Kong, compared with $3.23 in Copenhagen and $12.44 in Seoul.
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2. Hong Kong (rank movement: up seven places) – A 1-kilo loaf of bread costs $4.36 on average in Hong Kong, compared with $3.23 in Copenhagen and $12.44 in Seoul.
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European cities make up half of the top-10 list, while this year a weakened Australian dollar pushed Sydney and Melbourne down to 20th and 21st place.
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2. Zurich, Switzerland (rank movement: up two places) – European cities make up half of the top-10 list, while this year a weakened Australian dollar pushed Sydney and Melbourne down to 20th and 21st place.
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Even the view comes with a price. The city-state has few natural resources. Its dependence on other countries for energy and water pushes up utility bills, and "entitlement fees" make things like car ownership expensive.
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1. Singapore (rank movement: none) – Even the view comes with a price. The city-state has few natural resources. Its dependence on other countries for energy and water pushes up utility bills, and "entitlement fees" make things like car ownership expensive.
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The Zambian capital of Lusaka is the world's least expensive city in 2016, followed by Indian cities Bangalore and Mumbai.
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World's cheapest city: Lusaka, Zambia – The Zambian capital of Lusaka is the world's least expensive city in 2016, followed by Indian cities Bangalore and Mumbai.
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Los Angeles has leaped 19 places to become the world's joint eighth most expensive city in the <a href="http://www.eiu.com/" target="_blank">Economist Intelligence Unit</a>'s latest Worldwide Cost of Living survey.
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8 (tie). Los Angeles (rank movement: up 19 places) – Los Angeles has leaped 19 places to become the world's joint eighth most expensive city in the Economist Intelligence Unit's latest Worldwide Cost of Living survey.
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Los Angeles ties in eighth position with Seoul and Copenhagen. The report notes that clothing and utility costs are particularly high in the South Korean capital.
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8 (tie). Seoul, South Korea (rank movement: down one place) – Los Angeles ties in eighth position with Seoul and Copenhagen. The report notes that clothing and utility costs are particularly high in the South Korean capital.
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The most expensive European cities include Zurich, Geneva, Copenhagen and London. The EIU suggests that this might might reflect that "non-eurozone cities have become pricier in relation to their neighbours."
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8 (tie). Copenhagen, Denmark (rank movement: none) – The most expensive European cities include Zurich, Geneva, Copenhagen and London. The EIU suggests that this might might reflect that "non-eurozone cities have become pricier in relation to their neighbours."
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New York has climbed 42 places in the rankings in the last five years. However, the report attributes this to "currency headwinds rather than significant local price rises."
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7. New York (rank movement: up 15 places) – New York has climbed 42 places in the rankings in the last five years. However, the report attributes this to "currency headwinds rather than significant local price rises."
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London has its highest ranking in almost a decade. It's the most expensive city in the top 10 for cigarettes. A pack of 20 costs $14.30.
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6. London (rank movement: up five places) – London has its highest ranking in almost a decade. It's the most expensive city in the top 10 for cigarettes. A pack of 20 costs $14.30.
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Although hanging out with friends by a park is a much cheaper option than hitting the museums or wine bars, the average price of table wine in Paris has dropped by $1.56. It's now $10.71 -- cheaper than London and New York.
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5. Paris (rank movement: down three places) – Although hanging out with friends by a park is a much cheaper option than hitting the museums or wine bars, the average price of table wine in Paris has dropped by $1.56. It's now $10.71 -- cheaper than London and New York.
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A couple of years ago, Geneva was the only European city in the top 10 where a liter of unleaded gasoline cost less than $2. Now oil prices have dropped globally, and is most expensive in Hong Kong, at $1.76 per liter.
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4. Geneva, Switzerland (rank movement: up three places) – A couple of years ago, Geneva was the only European city in the top 10 where a liter of unleaded gasoline cost less than $2. Now oil prices have dropped globally, and is most expensive in Hong Kong, at $1.76 per liter.
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A 1-kilo loaf of bread costs $4.36 on average in Hong Kong, compared with $3.23 in Copenhagen and $12.44 in Seoul.
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2. Hong Kong (rank movement: up seven places) – A 1-kilo loaf of bread costs $4.36 on average in Hong Kong, compared with $3.23 in Copenhagen and $12.44 in Seoul.
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European cities make up half of the top-10 list, while this year a weakened Australian dollar pushed Sydney and Melbourne down to 20th and 21st place.
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2. Zurich, Switzerland (rank movement: up two places) – European cities make up half of the top-10 list, while this year a weakened Australian dollar pushed Sydney and Melbourne down to 20th and 21st place.
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Even the view comes with a price. The city-state has few natural resources. Its dependence on other countries for energy and water pushes up utility bills, and "entitlement fees" make things like car ownership expensive.
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1. Singapore (rank movement: none) – Even the view comes with a price. The city-state has few natural resources. Its dependence on other countries for energy and water pushes up utility bills, and "entitlement fees" make things like car ownership expensive.
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The Zambian capital of Lusaka is the world's least expensive city in 2016, followed by Indian cities Bangalore and Mumbai.
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World's cheapest city: Lusaka, Zambia – The Zambian capital of Lusaka is the world's least expensive city in 2016, followed by Indian cities Bangalore and Mumbai.
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5. Paris (rank movement: down three places) – Although hanging out with friends by a park is a much cheaper option than hitting the museums or wine bars, the average price of table wine in Paris has dropped by $1.56. It's now $10.71 -- cheaper than London and New York.
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A couple of years ago, Geneva was the only European city in the top 10 where a liter of unleaded gasoline cost less than $2. Now oil prices have dropped globally, and is most expensive in Hong Kong, at $1.76 per liter.
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4. Geneva, Switzerland (rank movement: up three places) – A couple of years ago, Geneva was the only European city in the top 10 where a liter of unleaded gasoline cost less than $2. Now oil prices have dropped globally, and is most expensive in Hong Kong, at $1.76 per liter.
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A 1-kilo loaf of bread costs $4.36 on average in Hong Kong, compared with $3.23 in Copenhagen and $12.44 in Seoul.
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2. Hong Kong (rank movement: up seven places) – A 1-kilo loaf of bread costs $4.36 on average in Hong Kong, compared with $3.23 in Copenhagen and $12.44 in Seoul.
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European cities make up half of the top-10 list, while this year a weakened Australian dollar pushed Sydney and Melbourne down to 20th and 21st place.
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2. Zurich, Switzerland (rank movement: up two places) – European cities make up half of the top-10 list, while this year a weakened Australian dollar pushed Sydney and Melbourne down to 20th and 21st place.
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Even the view comes with a price. The city-state has few natural resources. Its dependence on other countries for energy and water pushes up utility bills, and "entitlement fees" make things like car ownership expensive.
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1. Singapore (rank movement: none) – Even the view comes with a price. The city-state has few natural resources. Its dependence on other countries for energy and water pushes up utility bills, and "entitlement fees" make things like car ownership expensive.
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The Zambian capital of Lusaka is the world's least expensive city in 2016, followed by Indian cities Bangalore and Mumbai.
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World's cheapest city: Lusaka, Zambia – The Zambian capital of Lusaka is the world's least expensive city in 2016, followed by Indian cities Bangalore and Mumbai.
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Los Angeles has leaped 19 places to become the world's joint eighth most expensive city in the <a href="http://www.eiu.com/" target="_blank">Economist Intelligence Unit</a>'s latest Worldwide Cost of Living survey.
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8 (tie). Los Angeles (rank movement: up 19 places) – Los Angeles has leaped 19 places to become the world's joint eighth most expensive city in the Economist Intelligence Unit's latest Worldwide Cost of Living survey.
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Los Angeles ties in eighth position with Seoul and Copenhagen. The report notes that clothing and utility costs are particularly high in the South Korean capital.
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8 (tie). Seoul, South Korea (rank movement: down one place) – Los Angeles ties in eighth position with Seoul and Copenhagen. The report notes that clothing and utility costs are particularly high in the South Korean capital.
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The most expensive European cities include Zurich, Geneva, Copenhagen and London. The EIU suggests that this might might reflect that "non-eurozone cities have become pricier in relation to their neighbours."
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8 (tie). Copenhagen, Denmark (rank movement: none) – The most expensive European cities include Zurich, Geneva, Copenhagen and London. The EIU suggests that this might might reflect that "non-eurozone cities have become pricier in relation to their neighbours."
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New York has climbed 42 places in the rankings in the last five years. However, the report attributes this to "currency headwinds rather than significant local price rises."
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7. New York (rank movement: up 15 places) – New York has climbed 42 places in the rankings in the last five years. However, the report attributes this to "currency headwinds rather than significant local price rises."
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London has its highest ranking in almost a decade. It's the most expensive city in the top 10 for cigarettes. A pack of 20 costs $14.30.
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6. London (rank movement: up five places) – London has its highest ranking in almost a decade. It's the most expensive city in the top 10 for cigarettes. A pack of 20 costs $14.30.
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Although hanging out with friends by a park is a much cheaper option than hitting the museums or wine bars, the average price of table wine in Paris has dropped by $1.56. It's now $10.71 -- cheaper than London and New York.
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5. Paris (rank movement: down three places) – Although hanging out with friends by a park is a much cheaper option than hitting the museums or wine bars, the average price of table wine in Paris has dropped by $1.56. It's now $10.71 -- cheaper than London and New York.
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A couple of years ago, Geneva was the only European city in the top 10 where a liter of unleaded gasoline cost less than $2. Now oil prices have dropped globally, and is most expensive in Hong Kong, at $1.76 per liter.
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4. Geneva, Switzerland (rank movement: up three places) – A couple of years ago, Geneva was the only European city in the top 10 where a liter of unleaded gasoline cost less than $2. Now oil prices have dropped globally, and is most expensive in Hong Kong, at $1.76 per liter.
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A 1-kilo loaf of bread costs $4.36 on average in Hong Kong, compared with $3.23 in Copenhagen and $12.44 in Seoul.
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2. Hong Kong (rank movement: up seven places) – A 1-kilo loaf of bread costs $4.36 on average in Hong Kong, compared with $3.23 in Copenhagen and $12.44 in Seoul.
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European cities make up half of the top-10 list, while this year a weakened Australian dollar pushed Sydney and Melbourne down to 20th and 21st place.
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2. Zurich, Switzerland (rank movement: up two places) – European cities make up half of the top-10 list, while this year a weakened Australian dollar pushed Sydney and Melbourne down to 20th and 21st place.


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