Blogs Posts in Cities category; 156 blog posts

Boston Most Expensive Tourist Destination for Summer Holiday...

The North American city of Boston is the most expensive tourist destination in that country, in terms of accommodation, according to a recent report. The study looks into the average amount of money visitors need to spend, to book the che [...]

Posted On : Apr, 26 2012 | Comments : 0

Fire officials: Fire most expensive city has seen in years

El Paso Fire Department EL PASO, Texas — One of the major costs of the fire at the historic John Wesley Hardin building on Thursday night could be the demolition and disposal of debris. If the demolition cost can't be recovered [...]

Posted On : Apr, 23 2012 | Comments : 0

Even Cheap Neighborhoods In Expensive Cities Are Expensive

Lydia DePillis writes about efforts to spur revitalization in Anacostia, the historic east-of-the-river neighbohrood that's become synonymous in many people's minds with high crime and dilapidated conditions. She concludes: Thi [...]

Posted On : Apr, 17 2012 | Comments : 0

Revel Atlantic City: What The New Hotel Means For Atlantic C...

While the word "Revel" means to take great pleasure or delight in, Atlantic City has been lacking entertainment recently that makes people embrace the true definition of the verb. That, however, has just changed. Opening at [...]

Posted On : Apr, 11 2012 | Comments : 0

Why Some Countries and Cities Are So Much More Expensive Tha...

Zenaide Muneton is a nanny in New York City. Last year, she made more than $200,000, Planet Money reports. Yes, with five zeros. How in the world can Manhattan nannies be worth $200,000 a year? One answer is that they're more tal [...]

Posted On : Apr, 03 2012 | Comments : 0

MOST EXPENSIVE CITIES IN CANADA TO BUY A HOME

After the initial frenzy in the month of March 2010, the prices of housing rose for the first time in the month of August. This fact was recently stated by CREA (Canadian Real Estate Association). Although experts foresee a stabilization [...]

Posted On : Mar, 30 2012 | Comments : 0

The Most Expensive Cities for T&E Taxes

If you sometimes wonder if cities and states are socking it to travelers -- levying hefty taxes on hotel rooms and meals out -- you're not just imagining things. As the saying goes, "a man (or woman) has got to eat." That [...]

Posted On : Mar, 24 2012 | Comments : 0

Hotel Price Index: Honolulu second-most expensive U.S. city

Honolulu was the second-most expensive city in the United States last year for hotels, according to the Hotel Price Index released Monday by Hotels. Hawaii’s average daily room rate in 2011 was $175, which was a 10 percent increase [...]

Posted On : Mar, 20 2012 | Comments : 0

Home of the Week: Expansive city views in Hollywood Hills We...

Set in the Hollywood Hills West community of Doheny Estates, this redesigned home captures Southern California's proverbial indoor-outdoor lifestyle. Walls and hand railings of glass, as well as outdoor living spaces, take advantage o [...]

Posted On : Mar, 12 2012 | Comments : 0

Hong Kong, Tokyo Among Most Expensive Cities To Rent

SKYSCRAPERS aren't the only thing sky-high in Hong Kong. Rents for high-end flats of the type commonly let by expatriates are the most expensive in the world, at nearly $12,000 a month. ECA International, a human-resources consultancy [...]

Posted On : Mar, 09 2012 | Comments : 0

London rents second most expensive in the world

Only Paris, where prices also rose by 4.7 per cent, is more expensive for those who live in rented homes, according to research by estate agent Savills. But rent on houses and flats Tokyo, which is notoriously expensive, fell by nearly 6 [...]

Posted On : Mar, 07 2012 | Comments : 0

Zurich most expensive city, currencies drive costs: Survey

CANBERRA - Zurich has topped Tokyo to become the world's most expensive city, as surging currencies push up the cost of living in countries like Switzerland and Australia, a survey showed on Tuesday. The Swiss Franc's allure as [...]

Posted On : Mar, 02 2012 | Comments : 0

Singapore Among World’s Most Expensive Cities

Moving to Singapore? Start saving: The city-state is one of most expensive cities in the world – 42% more expensive than New York – topping London, Frankfurt and Hong Kong. The Southeast Asian city joins Tokyo, Osaka and [...]

Posted On : Feb, 28 2012 | Comments : 0

Singapore

Singapore is only 700 km square but it is also one of the most prosperous cities in the world. You can earn or loose money fast in the city. In Singapore, a rental cost to stay in a room with one bedroom is SGD$600 per month, utility cost [...]