Job Search - A Location Based Analysis

Nikhil Bhat

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Cairo

Rome

Copenhagen

Culture Capital city of Egypt and Largest city in Africa Media, Tourism and Auto Hub in Egypt 7 million population with a predominantly Muslim community ( 95%) Cost of Living Combo meal at McDonalds = USD 5.30 Basic Utilities ( Gas, Electricity, Water and Garbage) = USD 37 1 Litre of Gasoline = USD 0.33 Single Bedroom apartment in city centre = USD 287 Compensation for Business Analysts Tax rates range from 10% to 20% Median Yearly Disposable salary after tax = USD 25000 for expats and USD 10000 for citizens Technology Internet is regulated and slow. The average monthly cost for an unlimited 6mbps cable/DSL connection is USD 47. Mobile call for 1 min is charged at USD 0.05 Security Crime Rate is 30 per 1000 persons. This is pretty high compared to peer countries Crime has also been growing by 90% in the last 3 years. Attributed to the rebellion that happened recently

Cairo
1 USD = 6 Egyptian Pound

Culture Capital city of Italy and most populated city as well Media, Tourism and Sports Hub in Italy 2.7 million population with a predominantly Roman Catholic community ( 90%) Cost of Living Combo meal at McDonalds = USD 9.7 Basic Utilities ( Gas, Electricity, Water and Garbage) = USD 179 1 Litre of Gasoline = USD 2 Single Bedroom apartment in city centre = USD 1500 Compensation for Business Analysts Tax rates range from 12.5% to 27% Median Yearly Disposable salary after tax = USD 45000 Technology The average monthly cost for an unlimited 6mbps cable/DSL connection is USD 33. Mobile call for 1 min is charged at USD 0.19 Security Crime Rate is 67 per 1000 persons. The rate is high due to Rome being the centre point for all tourists to Europe. Crime has also been growing by 90% in the last 3 years. Attributed to the recessionary forces at work.

Rome
1 USD = 0.78 Euros

Culture Capital city of Denmark and ranked the best city in the world for Quality of life by Monocle Magazine 2010. Shipping, Life Sciences and Tourism Hub in Denmark 1.9 million population with 85% Danish Residents Cost of Living Combo meal at McDonalds = USD 10.67 Basic Utilities ( Gas, Electricity, Water and Garbage) = USD 170 1 Litre of Gasoline = USD 2.07 Single Bedroom apartment in city centre = USD 1100 Compensation for Business Analysts Tax rates range from 36.5 to 67 % Median Yearly Disposable salary after tax = USD 77000 Technology The average monthly cost for an unlimited 6mbps cable/DSL connection is USD 27.60. Mobile call for 1 min is charged at USD 0.194 Security Crime Rate is 48 per 1000 persons. Crime has been growing by 12.5% in the last 3 years. This is considered to be very less implying a very safe environment

Copenhagen
1 USD = 5.82 Danish Krone

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