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Housing and utilities price index, world average = 100, 2017:

The average for 2017 based on 3 countries was 177.272 index points. The highest value was in Australia: 257.057 index points and the lowest value was in Fiji: 38.128 index points. The indicator is available from 2017 to 2017. Below is a chart for all countries where data are available.

Measure: index points; Source: World Bank International Comparison Program
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Countries Housing and utilities prices, 2017 Global rank Available data
Australia 257.057 1 2017 - 2017
New Zealand 236.631 2 2017 - 2017
Fiji 38.128 3 2017 - 2017



Definition: The index reflects the cost of housing, gas, electricity and other fuels. The world average price level is set at 100. Higher values indicate more expensive housing and utilities prices relative to the world average and other countries.

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