Moving to Belize: Retired Belize Life

The Belize weather is sub-tropical. The Belize culture is very non-racist and liberal. The average per capita income in Belize is less than 6000 USD.  The retired life  in Belize is very peaceful.

The figures from the Belize Central Statistic Office in July 2005, prove that the population of the nation is fast rising and coming close to 300,000 permanent residents. This shows that the appeal and attraction of Belize is increasing per year.

Retired life in Belize

Belize has become a popular retirement destination due to the beautiful scenery, stunning climate, friendly people, tax advantages, proximity and good transport links with the United States and Mexico. The Retired Persons Incentive Program permits people to live 100% tax free. To qualify for this program, the individual can come from any country, must have a minimum age of 45 and should have a qualifying non-Belizean based income of minimum 2000 US dollars per month. This person may be subjected to some background checks. If the person is qualified, the family, personal effects and a means of transportation can be brought and maintained tax-free. Any income created from investments or business ventures would be tax free as long as they are not an output of Belizean economy.

These criteria are very simple to achieve and this is the reason that many Americans, British and North Europeans have retired in this cheap, sunny and beautiful tax haven. Real estate in Belize has very competitive prices. The initial communities are planning their settlement and are in the construction phase. Independent housing is available in the popular areas of Cayes, near Belize City as well as Northern Belize. These places are having a plethora of expatriates. The everyday cost of living due to water, electric, telephone etc. is at very reasonable prices. If local goods are purchased, the Belizean dollars would not accrue to a large value. However, the imported goods are exorbitant. It is easy to travel to Mexico or the United States. The intense wet season repels people from this area. However, this season is the cause that the country is lush and beautiful as well as rich in flora and fauna.

Cost of living in Belize

Belize has turned out to be one of the most exorbitant of the Central American nations. In 2004, the Gross Domestic Product has raised by 3.5%. However, inflation is increasing and this implies that the cost of living would increase. The tourism, agriculture and construction sector’s are progressing rapidly. This is very conducive towards economic growth. In the year 2005, the average per capita income was less than 6000 U.S. Dollars. A small flat in Belize City could be rented for about 1000 U.S. Dollars and a large house in the Cayo district for 300 U.S. Dollars. A piece of land had a cost of 5000 to 10000 U.S. Dollars. Some houses were priced at 25 U.S. Dollars per square foot. An ocean front property was estimated at 250,000 U.S. Dollars.

Belize weather

The weather in Belize is sub-tropical. The humidity is high, but infrequently oppressive. It is most felt in coastal areas. The mean annual humidity is 83% and is overcome by cool sea breezes. The coastal regions have southeast tradewinds at 10-13 knots. These are very consistent in July. The temperatures vary from 50 to 95 degrees Fahrenheit averaging 79. The mountains have a mean of 72. The Cayo district has about 125 rainy days per year, the Belize district about 171, the Stann district about 183 and Punta Gorda has more than 200.

Foods in Belize

The cooking methods are influenced by the Chinese, Creole, Mexican and European methods. Seafood or chicken and spices are the core of most Belizean foods. Some of the recipes are Barracuda, Beans and rice, Belizean Stew Chicken, Belizean Bake Chicken, Belizean Bake Fish, Belizean Chicken Stew , Ceviche, Belizean Scramble Eggs, Conch Fritters, Tortillas, Plantains and Potato Salad.

Belize culture

Belize is a Caribbean country rather than a Central American one. The people are very friendly and informal. Not greeting known people or failure to return a greeting is not considered proper. The society is fun-loving and not inclined to quarrel. It is thought apt to greet or make a friendly nod to strangers. Before starting a talk, a handshake is thought essential. Racism is not dominant in Belize. A locality may have different ethnic groups that co-exist without mixing. The inhabitants of Belize are cognizant about their clothing. They think it displays the level of their culture, taste and status. The contemporary trends from the  United States  are always held in high regard. English is the official language in this region. The actual language is a blend of English and Creole. Religious freedom exists in this nation. Catholics are 60 percent and Anglicans are 11 percent. Churches conduct a majority of schools and hence everybody is associated with some religion.

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The Ideal Candidate For A Teaching Job Abroad

A teaching job abroad can enrich your life and add money to your pocket. But do you have what the recruiters are looking for? Do you have what it takes to thrive living abroad? The answers to these two questions must be answered before you continue in your plan to teach abroad.

It might be tempting to skip over this article, sure you are indeed the right person for the job, however, there is key information included in this article which will help determine your employability, your motivation for beginning this quest and your preferences for what kind of position you’d like.

Single or married with dependents?
Teaching couples are the most sought after commodity in international schools because they are the most cost efficient to hire. They are hired together and require only one living allowance.

Singles would come next, and are especially attractive if they are willing to share housing. Also, some schools will only hire single people. Towards the beginning of the new academic year, when schools are becoming desperate to fill their remaining vacancies, single teachers become even more attractive because they are usually very mobile, in that they have no dependents to make arrangements for.

Couples with children would head up the bottom of the list. One or two children are not an unattractive prospect for most schools, but you might find that you will not get extra benefits for having more than two children. Some people I have worked with that have three children have reported that they have had to pay tuition fees for their third child.

Teaching couples
Teaching couples and teachers with dependent spouses and/ or children should apply early on in the process when there is more flexibility. If you are intending to find positions as a teaching couple, you are not likely to be very successful to attend job fairs towards the end of the season.

It is often the case that one member of a teaching couple will find the perfect job, whilst the other member may have to make do with an acceptable or part time post.

Single teachers
Single teachers are able to find positions through to the beginning of the new academic year because they can fill school’s unfilled or unexpected vacancies easily.

Age (at both ends of the scale)
Age might be an issue in some countries because of visa requirements, but usually more mature people are attractive to international schools because they are believed to be stable.

On the other hand, many schools operate a salary scale that makes less experienced (which frequently means younger) teacher financially attractive to schools.

If you are used to being on the top of the pay scale, you might want to ask if the salary step you start on is capped. I have heard that some schools require all new teachers to the school to start on the same salary step, regardless of years of experience.

Qualifications and experience
Some sources of information on teaching in international schools state that you have to have a degree in education, a licence to teach and two years experience. This is not true at all. You will need some kind of qualification OR experience, but there are opportunities for almost everyone.

If you don’t have two years experience, then you will need to pay close attention to the sections on finding a job through job advertisements. You will probably not be invited to attend a job fair, as two years experience is one of their selection criteria for candidates. This doesn’t mean you are an unattractive candidate for schools, just that you aren’t necessarily going to get a job through a job fair.

If you have a Bachelors’ degree and a TEFL qualification you will be able to teach in an ESL position in most schools. The nature of your Bachelors’ degree is usually inconsequential; many countries expect this basic level of education to qualify for a working visa. My first teaching job was in a private language school in Taiwan when the only qualifications I had were a Bachelors’ degree in business and a TEFL certificate that the ink was still wet on.

If you have no teaching qualification at all, and no experience in teaching children, you will need to look at the section titled ‘What employment opportunities are there for my non-teaching partner?’, look into getting a TEFL certificate or one of the many non-government organisations that sponsor or offer internships in teaching in different countries.

If you do not qualify for your dream job now, do not give up in defeat. There are many opportunities to increase your qualifications both by going back to university full- or part-time, or distance learning online. Use this book to help you discover what qualifications you need to get your dream job, and go get them.

Your situation does not need to stay stagnant, there are always options to try. If you absolutely must get overseas now, then you should seriously consider TEFL as you can get a qualification to teach TEFL in 2-4 weeks full time study. Again, with TEFL qualifications there are distance and part-time options available.

Easy-going, flexible and adaptable people
Recruiters are looking for people who will cope well with the move, living in a new culture and fit in seamlessly to existing staffing situations.

Here are a few personal qualities that recruiters are looking for in candidates:

* Good sense of humour
* Easy-going
* Flexible
* Adaptable
* A good team player
* Positive outlook
* Can do anything attitude
* An optimist

Recruiters are only going to employ people who they judge to be able to thrive in challenging environments and in the midst of culture shock. It’s fine to suffer from culture shock, but you must be able to function in your job whilst going through the shock of moving countries.

There is a reason that recruiters are looking for these qualities in applicants. They are needed! It’s tough enough learning your way around a new city in your own home country, now imagine going through that learning process in a different country where you don’t speak the language and can’t read any of the signs.

If this sounds awful to you, rather than an exciting opportunity, then you probably aren’t the right person for a position at an international school. There are lots of opportunities for you to work in a country more in line with what you’re used to. I started out moving from the NZ education system to living in the UK and working in the UK education system. Check out the resources and links I’ve put on my website about finding a position in NZ or Australia.

Teaching in NZ and Australia

This is a better option to maybe work your way up to working in a really foreign environment. Don’t try and be what you aren’t when applying for positions with international schools.

Your children’s education
If you have children you will need to consider how they will adapt to the new situation.

If they are going into Year 11 (Grade 10), it is not advisable for them to enter either the IB MYP or the IGCSE system because both of these programs finish a program at the end of this year. The IGCSE exam is the culmination of two years work, and the IB MYP will only offer certificates to students who have completed two years in the program and studied all 8 subject areas.

Students are able to sit IGCSE exams without being in school for the full two years, but they will need to complete extra study in order to make up for missing the first year of the course.

Students who do not complete two years in the MYP program will receive a Record of Achievement for their final year.

For your older children, the last two years of high school in a British curriculum school or an IB Diploma school also comprise of a two year course. You will need to investigate the possibilities for your particular circumstances once you have identified schools you would like to apply for. Remember that you can ask questions as a prospective parent before you even apply for a position.

Understanding your goals
It is important to understand what you are trying to achieve by making this change in your life. This will help you to focus your job search on securing the position that will enable you to meet your goals.

Consider whether
* you are looking for new challenges personally or professionally
* you are looking to make financial gains or take a pay cut in order to give something of yourself to developing communities
* you want to develop new relationships
* you are looking to fund your move to another country in order to adopt a child
* you want to fund personal or professional research
* you are curious as to what it would be like to live and work overseas

All of these goals are perfectly valid and you probably consider that more than one of them applies to you. Or your goals may not be on this list. Whatever your goals, you must be aware of them and keep them in the back of your mind throughout the process that follows.

You might have more self development goals in mind, and working in an international school is a fantastic boost to your self esteem. I know I am an attractive employment prospect, simply because of the many experiences I have had and my proven adaptability.

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Everything You Need to Know about Nanny Salaries

If your family is looking to hire a nanny, you may have questions about what an appropriate nanny salary is. There are several factors that you should consider when determining the salary range that you will offer. Nanny salaries vary depending on the area of the country, whether the job is live-in or live-out, and what experience the nanny brings to the table. Learn more about how to determine the appropriate salary for your nanny. 

When a family is considering hiring a nanny, one of the main issues that must be taken into consideration is the salary that the nanny will receive. The amount of a nanny salary can depend on a range of factors, from the nanny’s experience to the location in which the family lives. In addition, a nanny salary will depend on whether she lives in or out of the family’s home. And a nanny salary must always comply with the state’s minimum hourly requirements and federal regulations. Nanny salaries, in general, will range from $275 to $800 weekly, with the range of $400 to $500 per week being most common, and $7 to $18 per hour.

Figuring Out the Right Range for a Nanny Salary

There are several ways that a family can determine the appropriate nanny salary. First, the family can ask other families in the area what they are paying their nannies. Next, the family can talk to a nanny agency to see what the going rate is for nannies. The family can also do some online research to find out what nanny salaries are in the state – there are many parenting message boards and online nanny agencies that have informative articles and discussions that can help narrow the range. One can safely assume that a nanny salary will be higher in an urban area that has a higher cost of living and lower in a suburban or rural area that has a lower cost of living.

In addition, look for studies that have been done to see what an appropriate range might be for a nanny salary. For example, a recent study done by the International Nanny Association (INA) reports that nanny salaries across the country can range from $300 to $1000 a week and from $12 to $15 per hour (1). The survey also states that nannies who provide extra services get paid more – between $25 and $100 per night for overnight care (with some nannies receiving nothing extra for overnight care) and between $50 and $200 per day for travel (2).

Live-In vs. Live-Out Nannies

If one is hiring a live-in nanny, one should also take into consideration that the nanny will be getting room and board as well as her pay, and should adjust the salary accordingly. A higher nanny salary might also be considered if the nanny is offering services other than childcare, such as housekeeping or cleaning. For a live-out nanny, her salary will be higher if she has a car that she can use to pick up the children and take them to school or to activities. She also may be asked to do such tasks as cook a meal or two for the children, and her salary should also be adjusted for this.

Experience

The range for a nanny salary will also depend on a nanny’s level of experience. A person who has worked as a nanny for several families in the past will command a higher nanny salary than a person who is seeking her first nanny position. Nannies with previous experience will also, of course, want to make as much as or more than they had made with their other families.

Extras

Another factor that could raise a nanny salary is anything extra that she brings to the table. Does she speak English fluently? Does she know CPR and first aid? Is she a specialist in something that she could tutor children in (math, science, a foreign language)? All of these things can contribute to a higher salary – and are likely worth paying the extra fee.

What If You Can’t Afford the Nanny You Like Best?

So what does a family do if they find a nanny they love and want to hire but they find her salary range to be higher than they expected? In a case like this, the family could try to bargain with the nanny, offering her extra services in trade for a slightly lowered hourly or weekly rate. For example, a dentist could provide free dental work. In addition, some families share their nannies, splitting the cost of the nanny salary over several children. The family could also offer extra perks to the nanny, such as extra time off, use of the family car, or use of a second home. In this way, the nanny feels that she is still valued but may be willing to negotiate to a lower weekly or hourly rate.

Conclusion

It is very important to investigate nanny salaries before you begin interviewing candidates so that you know ahead of time what you can afford. Knowing about a nanny salary first also gives you the ability to bargain with your ideal candidate if you cannot afford the top of the range by offering additional perks or trades. If you base your salary offers on where you live, the nanny’s experience, and additional benefits the nanny can offer your family, you’re sure to find the perfect candidate.

Sources

1. http://www.nanny.org/2006salarysurvey.htm

2. Ibid

About the Author

Steve Lampert is the president of eNannySource, an online nanny agency that brings together families and nannies. Lampert previously ran a successful, award-winning nanny agency in a major city for over 10 years, during which time he worked with thousands of families and nanny candidates. Through this experience, he became familiar with the important steps in a nanny search, which he continues to apply to his business today. To learn more, please visit www.enannysource.com.

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The Wide World Of Golf Jobs

For many outsiders, when asked what golf jobs they can name, a caddy is usually all that they can come up with. The fact is that there are hundreds of different golf jobs on the market today. Obtaining a golf job is as easy today as ever before with the right experience. If you’ve ever wondered exactly what golf jobs are out there, or what ones career choices in golf are, this article is for you.

Golf courses are businesses, and as with any other business, they need lawyers. That’s right, some golf jobs are legal ones, and a lawyer can be a full time employee of a golf course. Golf lawyers typically deal with contracts for members, real estate deals, and other legal related business.

If you have a CPA, and love golf, why not become a golf course accountant? There are many careers for those in the accounting profession. Golf courses typically have a currency of credit that its members use. This in turn requires full time accountants to keep the books in order. This is a special golf job since the accounting is not just the run of the mill tax related tasks; it encompasses dealing with member dues, pro shop revenue, club house restaurant and bar revenue, and much more. This golf job is a great one for anyone that is interested in being an accountant for a golf club.

Another exciting golf job is that of event planner. There are many golf and non-golf related events that occur at a golf course each year. There are tournaments, weddings, and private parties to be planned. This fact creates a need for full time event planners to cater to the needs of the course. This golf job allows one to enjoy working in a fast paced environment with new challenges coming forth daily.

Since golf courses employ a group of staff members, there is a need for a human resources professional at many golf courses worldwide. If you are interested in human resources, this golf job could be for you. The job fits those that are interested in helping others, and administering benefits, rules, and other important elements to each staff member of the course. This golf job is one that will keep you on your toes, and is in great demand today.

If retail is your thing, than consider working in a pro shop at a golf course. The pro shop can be a lively place for customers, and members of the course to spend their hard earned money on equipment for their hobbies. Pro shops typically allow one to enjoy the satisfaction of a thriving retail environment, without having to work late nights, or major holidays. This golf job is one that can quickly help you transition to management for the shop.

Food and beverage is another segment of golf jobs that are easily obtainable. The food and beverage industry is one of the main components of most golf courses in the U.S. today. One can become a catering expert through working at a course, and serving the various parties, and gatherings that they have each week. This golf job is great for anyone that is interested in working in food service with a twist.

There are literally hundreds of other jobs for those wanting to work on a golf course or in a country club environment. The golf jobs listed above are just a small sample of what great jobs are out there for you to obtain. While being a caddy can still be a rewarding career, people should realize that there is so much more to golf jobs than just being a caddy. For those with the passion to discover the jobs that are out there, a rich reward awaits them.

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Andy West is a freelance writer and communications specialist for SDGA. San Diego Golf Academy is a premier golf school with five locations across the United States. For information on how you may obtain a golf job, please visit www.sdgagolf.com .

 
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Best Paid Overseas Teaching Jobs

To ensure you land the best paid overseas teaching job you need to consider more than just the salary being offered. Benefits and income tax can either significantly add to or subtract from your savings potential.

Here’s how… When looking for the best paid overseas teaching job it is easy to be blinded by the salary being offered but this may prevent you from making the best choice if saving money is your primary concern. Here are two tips to help you find the highest paying teaching job abroad – net.

Teaching jobs abroad come in many shapes and sizes. You can teach English in private language schools, teach at universities set up for local students from the host countries and, you can teach at international schools which are set up for expatriate children. The most lucrative position is usually teaching at an international school for expatriate children. There are over 4000 international schools worldwide so there is plenty from which to choose.

Salary and Benefits

When considering a teaching position abroad it is important that you consider the overall package rather than simply the salary offered. This is what makes an international school teaching job the best paid teaching position abroad.

Some benefits offered by many international schools that can add to the overall package are:

* flights paid from your home to the school’s location at the beginning and end of your contract. Depending on how far your home is from the school, this benefit alone can save you several thousand dollars.

* housing allowance. Often international schools will pay you a monthly housing allowance, or even provide accommodation for you in an apartment or a housing complex. When you are offered a housing allowance you can usually find yourself adequate housing for the amount you are paid, and sometimes you can even end up with a surplus.

* end-of-contract bonus. International schools want you to remain for the full length of your contract and are willing to give you a financial incentive to do so. You may be able to negotiate an end-of-contract bonus of 10-15%.

Income Tax

Another consideration when considering teaching positions abroad and attempting to evaluate which one will be the most profitable is how much tax you will have to pay. Countries have the differing tax rules, for example in Taiwan you may only pay 10% tax, but in Poland you will have to pay closer to 20%. Therefore it is important to find out how much tax you will have to pay and establish how this will affect your overall take home salary.

Also, some benefits are taxable as well, so it is wise to check whether the dollar amounts you are quoted are gross (before tax) or net (after tax).

Finally on the subject of income tax, you should check with the tax department in your home country to establish what your tax commitment to them will be. Simply not living in your home country does not mean your government will not require you to pay tax there, for example, the government in Holland expects citizens who teach abroad to pay ‘wealth tax’ on any assets they leave behind.

This information is difficult to come by for most international schools in the initial stages of the recruitment process. Some international teacher job fair organisers require member schools to complete some of this information in their vacancy listings, but others do not. In order to ensure you have the required information to make the best decision possible before you sign a contract for a teaching job overseas, make up a set of interview questions that will cover this ground.

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International Cost Of Living Comparison Trends

The ongoing impact of the credit crisis, slowing global economies, falling house prices, global stock market and exchange rate volatility, together with the US dollar strengthening against most currencies are all factors contributing to a major change in the global cost of living rankings.

The International Cost of Living Comparison comprises indexes for each of 276 global locations. The indexes are calculated using the prices for specific quantities of the same goods and services in each location, based on expatriate spending patterns across 13 broad categories (Basket Groups).

The latest international cost of living ranking, together with the overall cost of living index is as follows:

Rank Location (Overall Cost of Living Index New York=100)
1Japan, Tokyo (126.03)
2Norway, Oslo (123.74)
3Denmark, Copenhagen (121.11)
4Switzerland, Geneva (119.59)
5Brazil, Brasilia (118.53)
6United Kingdom, London (118.23)
7Greenland, Nuuk (117.14)
8Switzerland, Zurich (116.18)
9Hungary, Budapest (114.36)
10Russia, Moscow (113.41)
11Nigeria, Lagos (112.69)
12Ireland, Dublin (112.65)
13New Caledonia, Noumea (112.43)
14France, Paris (112.38)
15Chad, N’Djamena (111.3)
16Italy, Milan (111.19)
17Cameroon, Douala (111.06)
18Liechtenstein, Vaduz (110.89)
19San Marino, San Marino (110.78)
20Monaco, Monaco (109.83)
21Czech Republic, Prague (109.81)
22Austria, Vienna (109.68)
23Slovakia, Bratislava (109.31)
24Isle of Man, Douglas (108.97)
25Poland, Warsaw (107.63)
26Bermuda, Hamilton (107.53)
27Italy, Rome (107.29)
28Finland, Helsinki (107.07)
29Australia, Sydney (106.52)
30USA, San Francisco Calif (104.53)

31Cote D’Ivoire, Abidjan (104.4)
32Venezuela, Caracas (104.02)
33China, Hong Kong (103.43)
34United Arab Emirates, Dubai (103.36)
35Croatia, Zagreb (103.29)
36Angola, Luanda (103.27)
37Belgium, Brussels (103.19)
38Netherlands, Amsterdam (102.33)
39Jersey, Saint Helier (102.24)
40Papua New Guinea, Port Moresby (102.22)
41Korea Republic of, Seoul (101.94)
42Iceland, Reykjavk (101.66)
43Ukraine, Kiev (101.2)
44Guernsey, St Peter Port (100.68)
45Qatar, Doha (100.64)
46Central African Republic, Bangui (100.58)
47Spain, Madrid (100.26)
48USA, San Jose Calif (100.13)
49Falkland Islands, Stanley (100)
50USA, New York NY (100)
51Sweden, Stockholm (99.76)
52USA, Boston Mass (99.63)
53Cameroon, Yaounde (98.84)
54Mali, Bamako (98.74)
55Benin, Cotonou (98.6)
56Germany, Berlin (98.18)
57Micronesia, Palikir (97.98)
58Gabon, Libreville (97.77)
59Canada, Toronto (97.39)
60Germany, Bonn (96.38)
61Vatican City, Vatican City (96.23)
62Australia, Melbourne (95.88)
63Australia, Canberra (95.88)
64Estonia, Tallinn (95.08)
65Turkey, Ankara (94.87)
66Singapore, Singapore (94.6)
67Guinea-Bissau, Bissau (94.24)
68USA, Los Angeles Calif (93.93)
69Palau, Melekeok (93.85)
70Luxembourg, Luxembourg (93.77)
71Canada, Vancouver (93.48)
72Portugal, Lisbon (92.84)
73Australia, Perth (92.82)
74Germany, Frankfurt (92.81)
75Azerbaijan, Baku (92.76)
76Gibraltar, Gibraltar (92.33)
77Comores, Moroni (92.04)
78USA, Washington DC (91.8)
79USA, Philadelphia Pa (91.49)
80Nauru, Yaren (91.16)
81Kazakhstan, Almaty (90.99)
82Bahrain, Manama (90.82)
83USA, San Diego Calif (90.7)
84Bahamas, Nassau (90.63)
85Togo, Lome (90.11)
86Taiwan, Taipei (90.07)
87Haiti, Port-au-Prince (90)
88Senegal, Dakar (89.57)
89Saint Helena, Jamestown (89.26)
90USA, Baltimore Md (89.25)
91United Kingdom, Glasgow (88.88)
92Djibouti, Djibouti (88.45)
93Niger, Niamey (88.38)
94Zambia, Lusaka (88.36)
95USA, Seattle Wash (88.3)
96Andorra, Andorra la Vella (88.13)
97Vietnam, Hanoi (88.03)
98Tonga, Nuku’Alofa (87.34)
99Gambia, Banjul (87.23)
100United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi (87.16)
101Cayman Islands, George Town (86.81)
102Sudan, Khartoum (86.64)
103Greece, Athens (86.59)
104Barbados, Bridgetown (86.5)
105USA, Portland Ore (86.1)
106Sierra Leone, Freetown (85.92)
107Equatorial Guinea, Malabo (85.89)
108USA, Chicago Ill (85.73)
109Romania, Bucharest (85.55)
110USA, Miami Fla (85.54)
111Marshall Islands, Majuro (85.41)
112Cyprus, Nicosia (85.26)
113Malta, Velletta (84.99)
114Moldova, Chisinau (84.89)
115Ghana, Accra (84.89)
116United Kingdom, Birmingham (84.76)
117Canada, Montreal (84.37)
118Algeria, Algiers (84.01)
119Israel, Jerusalem (83.82)
120Australia, Brisbane (83.29)
121Burkina Faso, Ouagadougou (82.92)
122Lebanon, Beirut (82.74)
123Jordan, Amman (82.41)
124Guinea, Conakry (82.16)
125Jamaica, Kingston (82.11)
126Philippines, Manila (82.07)
127Georgia Republic of, Tbilisi (82.03)
128Congo Democratic Rep, Kinshasa (81.84)
129Seychelles, Victoria (81.78)
130Indonesia, Jakarta (81.76)
131USA, Las Vegas Nev (81.75)
132Lithuania, Vilnius (81.67)
133Vanuatu, Port Vila (81.35)
134Grenada, Saint George’s (81.23)
135Trinidad and Tobago, Port-of-Spain (81.13)
136Mozambique, Maputo (80.82)
137New Zealand, Auckland (80.71)
138Samoa, Apia (80.64)
139Congo, Brazzaville (80.14)
140Armenia, Yerevan (80.13)
141Albania, Tirana (80.1)
142Martinique, Fort-de-France (80.09)
143Latvia, Riga (79.92)
144Thailand, Bangkok (79.86)
145Sao Tome and Principe, Sao Tome (79.79)
146USA, Denver Colo (79.74)
147China, Beijing (79.73)
148Fiji, Suva (78.99)
149Slovenia, Ljubljana (78.85)
150Canada, Ottawa (78.82)
151Tuvalu, Funafuti (78.78)
152Myanmar, Yangon (78.51)
153Puerto Rico, San Juan (78.49)
154Kenya, Nairobi (78.4)
155USA, Phoenix Ariz (78.26)
156Mauritius, Port Louis (78.25)
157Madagascar, Antananarivo (78.24)
158USA, Tampa Fla (78.22)
159Serbia, Belgrade (78.13)
160Kiribati, South Tarawa (78.06)
161Guam, Hagatna (77.8)
162Brunei, Bandar Seri Begawan (77.72)
163Uruguay, Montevideo (77.41)
164Colombia, Bogota (77.23)
165USA, Atlanta GA (76.99)
166Morocco, Rabat (76.93)
167USA, Milwaukee Wis (76.77)
168Paraguay, Asuncion (76.49)
169Mexico, Mexico City (76.13)
170USA, Columbus Ohio (76.06)
171India, Mumbai (76.04)
172Tanzania, Dar es Salaam (76)
173Solomon Islands, Honiara (75.93)
174USA, Cleveland Ohio (75.84)
175USA, Detroit Mich (75.74)
176Liberia, Monrovia (75.63)
177USA, Austin Tex (75.57)
178USA, Dallas Tex (75.47)
179USA, Jacksonville Fla (75.47)
180Australia, Adelaide (75.39)
181Kuwait, Kuwait City (75.22)
182Bulgaria, Sofia (75.14)
183Saudi Arabia, Riyadh (75.08)
184USA, Pittsburgh Penn (74.54)
185Timor-Leste, Dili (74.29)
186Iran, Tehran (74.24)
187USA, Indianapolis Ind (74.13)
188USA, Fort Worth Tex (73.64)
189Somalia, Mogadishu (73.49)
190Maldives, Male (73.48)
191USA, Charlotte NC (73.47)
192USA, Houston Tex (73.36)
193Chile, Santiago (73.01)
194Mauritania, Nouakchott (72.99)
195Botswana, Gaberone (72.86)
196Cape Verde, Praia (72.81)
197USA, El Paso Tex (72.61)
198Uganda, Kampala (72.25)
199Afghanistan, Kabul (72.13)
200Antigua and Barbuda, Saint John’s (72.04)
201USA, St Louis MO (71.93)
202Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur (71.82)
203Peru, Lima (71.7)
204Korea Democratic Republic of, Pyongyang (71.62)
205Kosovo, Pristina (71.55)
206India, New Delhi (71.4)
207Belarus, Minsk (71.28)
208Malawi, Lilongwe (71.24)
209Saint Kitts and Nevis, Basseterre (71.07)
210USA, Memphis Tenn (71.02)
211India, Chennai (70.76)
212Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek (70.29)
213Burundi, Bujumbura (70.07)
214Macedonia, Skopje (70.02)
215USA, San Antonio Tex (70.02)
216Guatemala, Guatemala City (69.74)
217Honduras, Tegucigalpa (69.57)
218Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Kingstown (69.5)
219Canada, Calgary (69.46)
220India, Calcutta (69.31)
221India, Hyderabad (68.85)
222Dominica, Roseau (68.79)
223Rwanda, Kigali (68.75)
224Panama, Panama City (68.58)
225Guyana, Georgetown (68.58)
226China, Shanghai (68.48)
227Syria, Damascus (67.99)
228Montenegro, Podgorica (67.75)
229Laos, Vientiane (67.43)
230Ethiopia, Addis Ababa (66.87)
231Cuba, Havana (66.61)
232Belize, Belmopan (66.33)
233Nicaragua, Managua (65.89)
234Nepal, Kathmandu (65.67)
235Dominican Republic, Santo Domingo (64.93)
236Tunisia, Tunis (64.87)
237Suriname, Paramaribo (64.75)
238India, Bangalore (64.56)
239South Africa, Johannesburg (64.51)
240Costa Rica, San Jose (64.47)
241Egypt, Cairo (64.18)
242El Salvador, San Salvador (63.34)
243Swaziland, Mbabane (63.11)
244Mongolia, Ulaanbaatar (62.85)
245South Africa, Pretoria (62.71)
246Oman, Muscat (61.61)
247Saint Lucia, Castries (61.2)
248Pakistan, Lahore (59.48)
249Tajikistan, Dushanbe (59.25)
250South Africa, Cape Town (58.99)
251Namibia, Windhoek (58.89)
252Sri Lanka, Colombo (58.51)
253Pakistan, Islamabad (58.33)
254Iraq, Baghdad (58.25)
255Pakistan, Karachi (57.72)
256Lesotho, Maseru (57.49)
257Argentina, Buenos Aires (57.46)
258Bangladesh, Dhaka (57.03)
259Bhutan, Thimphu (56.78)
260Bolivia, La Paz (56.66)
261China, Macao (56.41)
262South Africa, Durban (56.07)
263Bosnia and Herzegovina, Sarajevo (54.35)
264Ecuador, Quito (53.83)
265Uzbekistan, Tashkent (53.03)
266Libya, Tripoli (52.74)
267China, Shenzhen (51.65)
268Eritrea, Asmara (50.72)
269China, Dalian (50.54)
270China, Wuhan (49.93)
271China, Guangzhou (47.28)
272Cambodia, Phnom Penh (45.65)
273Yemen, Sanaa (45.6)
274Turkmenistan, Ashgabat (38.77)
275China, Tianjin (29.5)
276Zimbabwe, Harare (17.12)

By: Steven Coleman

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