Apple might as well go into medical applications and utility items that need the next innovation and simplicity.

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Moreover, they note that much of the budget has gone on items of dubious utility and taste.

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The Worldwide Cost of Living survey is released twice a year by the EIU and compares hundreds of prices across 160 products and services, including items such as food, drink, rentals, utility bills, schooling costs and household supplies.

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