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James McCay

James is a devoted husband, father, and history buff. He studied Creative and Professional Writing at QUT, and is often buried in a book. He writes on a variety of topics, hoping to make a positive difference for readers through his writing.

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26 Nov 2024 14:27

Health Appointment Wait Times Across the World 2024

Written by James McCay

New research from Compare the Market compares the average number of days spent waiting for a GP and elective surgery in 10 different countries across the globe.

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26 Nov 2024 12:24

Accident Prone Countries

Written by James McCay

A new survey by Compare the Market reveals how many people have accidentally damaged things at home in Australia, the USA and Canada. Check out the results.

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4 Nov 2024 09:24

Cost of an Ambulance

Written by James McCay

New data from Compare the market compares the cost of an ambulance in seven countries, including Australia, the USA, and the UK. Which one is cheaper?

3 Oct 2024 08:39

Home ownership growth across the world

Written by James McCay

New data from Compare the Market compares the home ownership growth of 35 countries across the world over a ten-year period. Read on to see the results.

2 Oct 2024 09:30

The world’s most searched diseases

Written by James McCay

Compare the Market crunches the numbers to find some of the most searched diseases in countries all across the globe. See the results here.

24 Sep 2024 15:06

Cost of medicines around the world

Written by James McCay

New Compare the Market research examines the cost of medications around the world. Which countries are cheaper and which are more expensive for the same drugs?

24 Sep 2024 10:49

Hospital bed availability around the world

Written by James McCay

New data from Compare the Market ranks countries across the world to see which nation has the most hospital beds and hospitals per capita.

19 Sep 2024 12:54

Popular Pet Names

Written by James McCay

What are the most popular pet names for cats and dogs? A new survey by Compare the Market reveals the most popular names. See the results here!

27 Aug 2024 13:10

Best countries for women’s health

Written by James McCay

The health insurance experts at Compare the Market rank 167 countries across the world based on 14 different healthcare statistics. See the results here.

27 Aug 2024 08:37

Housing costs vs salary across the world

Written by James McCay

In new research, Compare the Market compares the number of people spending more than 40% of their income on housing across 28 different countries.

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11 Jul 2024 14:00

Most dog-friendly travel destinations

Written by James McCay

Compare the Market takes a look at some of the best dog-friendly destinations across the world. Check out the list of dog-friendly cities here.

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5 Jun 2024 12:24

Cost of Car Ownership Around The World

Written by James McCay

Compare the Market's 2024 car ownership index report ranks 26 nations to find which ones are the most expensive to own a car in, and which are the cheapest.

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