World’s most expensive city you probably never want to live in
The Angolan capital Luanda has regained the top spot in an annual survey of the most expensive cities for expatriates, followed by Moscow and Tokyo. The survey by the Mercer consulting group is published annually to help companies assess compensation allowances for expatriate workers. It compares the cost of over 200 items in 214 cities, including housing, food, transport and entertainment. “Despite being one of Africa’s major oil producers, Angola is a relatively poor country yet expensive for expatriates since imported goods can be costly,” Barb Marder, a senior partner at Mercer, said in a statement. “In addition, finding secure living accommodations that meet the standards of expatriates can be […]
Truffle burger at McDonald’s
McDonald’s Japan has released a trio of special-edition gourmet burgers filled with thick slices of pineapple, black truffles and chorizo sausage for about $10 a pop. Released in one-day only sales, the premium sandwiches were presented in glossy, white boutique bags emblazoned with the golden arches. Replacing generic burger boxes, meanwhile, were fancy, shiny gift boxes housing sandwiches with names like the Gold Ring, Black Diamond and Ruby Spark, a limited-edition series dubbed the Quarter Pounder Jewelry Series. See it. Sandwiches were released intermittently throughout July and sold for one day only. Kicking off the series was the Gold Ring, filled with thick slices of grilled pineapple, smokey thick-cut bacon, […]