It is also one of the most expensive emerging markets, ranking 14th on this year's Economist Intelligence Unit's Worldwide Cost of Living Survey of 130 cities worldwide.

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The unit boasts 5, 000 square feet of living space spread across not one, but two floors and an additional 6, 000 square feet of private outdoor gardens.

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The fieldwork for the Worldwide Cost of Living survey is carried out by researchers from the Economist Intelligence Unit.

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For patients living in rural north Wales he has led the establishment of a satellite renal unit and has been the driving force in promoting an extensive home dialysis programme.

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Gordon Fleming, unit manager with the Highlands Homeless Trust said the transition from care to living independently must be supported.

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