Sentences with phrase «than one's neighbours»

The idiom "better than one's neighbors" means that something or someone is superior to others in a particular category. Full definition
In such municipalities, the increased property valuations will result in the rates payable being higher than the neighbouring counterparts.
I suspect that we're more fortunate than our neighbours in terms of amenities.
It can also hurt your resale value if you're paying more than neighbours who are living in similar homes.
Average property prices are more than $ 100,000 cheaper than neighbouring communities and the area is experiencing dramatic growth.
In fact, we spend over 50 percent more on housing than our neighbours south of the border!
This room is slightly larger than its neighbouring suites and includes a generous dressing area.
Are American private timber companies any better than their neighbours in BC?
As it says, if a typical secondary school is spending # 1,000 more per pupil than its neighbour, that amounts to an extra # 1 million a year.
We seem to love our small cars, much more so than our neighbours to the south, and the segment is still booming.
He points out that these days, you're at greater risk of being targeted by international cyber criminals than your neighbour or co-worker.
That's a full four to seven percent higher than our neighbours to the south!
After independence in 1960, voters from the smaller English - speaking zone opted to join Cameroon rather than neighbouring Nigeria, but they have often felt marginalised by the Francophone government in Yaounde.
Nearest would be none other than neighbouring resort areas of Kuta, Legian and Seminyak.
Stalos is situated near the popular beach resorts of Malia and Hersonissos, and offers a selection of golden sandy beaches and a more relaxed atmosphere than its neighbouring resorts.
For a useful model, Prentice wouldn't have to look any further than his neighbour to the west.
However, the resort is considerably more chilled - out than neighbouring Playa del Carmen, and doesn't offer much in the way of serious nightspots.
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If you diligently maximize your RRSP contributions each and every year but have this nagging feeling that you may end up worse off in retirement than your neighbour, who is fortunate enough to belong to a well - funded defined benefit pension plan, you're probably correct.
Ramsgate is a quieter beach town than its neighbour, Margate, which is commercial enough these days to compare itself to the UK's Margate.
Koh Phayam is slightly livelier than neighbouring Koh Chang and has motorbikes for hire to explore the island (there aren't any roads suitable for cars).
Lying to the north of Chaweng and Bophut, Maenam («Mother of Water») is a quieter scene than her neighbours.
Broadbeach is becoming one of the Gold Coast's fastest growing resort areas, and has a reputation for being slightly more relaxed than its neighbour Surfers Paradise.
It also enjoys cooler climes than neighbouring cities in Oman and the region making it a popular holiday destination, especially during the summer months.
Just a short ferry ride from Cairns, Fitzroy Island is off the beaten track and a little less crowded than neighbouring Green Island.
BY HEINO MOLLS While no statistical proof exists, I have often heard it said that Canadians are far more reticent than their neighbours from the United...
While no statistical proof exists, I have often heard it said that Canadians are far more reticent than their neighbours from the United States.
We all know that Canadians pay much higher investing costs than our neighbours to the south, and the gap is widening.
Even though Boat Station 1 is far more peaceful than its neighbouring beach section to the south, Boat Station 2, especially in regard to nightlife, you'll still find a decent selection of beach clubs and restaurants here.
It offers a more relaxed Greek experience than its neighbouring islands, with a hilly landscape blanketed by pine forests and a few quiet resorts dotted along the coast.
It's a quieter training area than neighbouring Koh Tao so groups will be smaller and courses more relaxed.
Imported products from markets such as the US should have us more concerned in terms of GMO presence than neighbouring farming activities in Australia operating within the law and in accordance with the code for use of GM materials.
At $ 878 million Man City have spent $ 73 million more than Paris St Germain and $ 131 million more than neighbours Man Utd, though they are having a Red Devil of a time under big spender Jose Mourinho to close that gap.
Liverpool were more troubled by slippery surface than their neighbours, who huffed and hoofed with zero threat.
While helping one another if need be, there can be a mild and understated competitive edge between crofters, as we want to have a higher lambing percentage than neighbours.
Compare this to Birmingham, where the City Council is much bigger than its neighbours and conurbation - wide collaboration has been markedly more difficult.
This leaves citizens in Northern Ireland with far fewer free speech protections than their neighbours elsewhere in the UK.
Hove has a reputation of being quieter and more genteel than its neighbour, though areas like Brunswick are actually rather bohemian.
War veterans in Hanoi have more dioxin in their fat than their neighbours.
We have more of our money sunk into bank deposits and insurance and less in securities than our neighbours to the south.
If you think your mixed - breed pup is naturally hardier than the neighbour's purebred, you may want to think again.
Sure, it's more expensive than its neighbour France, but you can make a decent meal for a reasonable price.
The island is much smaller and less tourist populated than its neighbours.
The first thing you'll notice about Lake Louise, is a much quieter pace than neighbouring town of Banff.
Smaller, greener and more rural than its neighbouring Malta, Gozo benefits from a spectacular rugged landscape, secluded beaches and a clear blue sea.
For travellers, this slow - paced life is not a bad thing at all and with a less developed tourist industry (and indeed fewer tourists) than neighbouring Yogyakarta, Solo feels just that tiniest bit more true to its cultural roots (sorry Yogya, we still love you).
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