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10 Most Expensive Cities in the World

by Gamanon 11 February, 2011in Interesting Stuff

The ranks of the most richest and influential cities in the world are based on the complete analysis of economic vitality, political influence, analysis ability and living regular. Though there are several other critical cities which are wealthy in terms of their natural resources and stabled economy but the following are considered to be the richest cities of the planet in terms of living expense.

10.Singapore – Singapore

The republic of Singapore is an Island country. It has diverse population five million created up different ethnic communities. It is town country which only has a total region of 700 square kilometers. It is ranked the tenth most pricey city in planet. The town is modest but has a distinct life style. This is the only country which has no villages as Singapore itself is a city and country as well.

• The typical one-bedroom rental ranging SIN $ 600 per month or far more in the housing location.
• The electricity, water and web cost SIN $ 300 per month or more for single household
• Including the extremely high auto prices, the typical car tax from SIN $ 1,000 or more annually and the typical cost of parking ranges from SIN $ 150 per month.
• For meals, Singapore could be said very friendly range average SIN $ 5 or more to consume and drink.

9.Beijing – China

Beijing is the capital and second biggest city in China. 1 of the densely populated cities in Asia gives convenience of investing to attract a lot of foreign investors to come and invest in China.

• Common rent of an apartment in the downtown ranges from RMB7000 (including electrical energy and water / utility expenses)
• Dining in Beijing is more than RMB20 range for 1 meal
• Every day international newspaper-ranging RMB25, a glass of coffee in a medium restaurant fees RMB 35, and a packet of food including burgers, potatoes and soft drink are much more approximately RMB18

8.New York–USA

New York is thought to be to be the most influential and richest industrial hub in the United States of America. It is the most populous city and is headquarter of all main banks and financial institutions of the globe. GDP in 2008 was $ 1406 Billion, a lot more than whole GDP of India.

New York is the most expensive city compared to all other cities in the US. It is the destination of individuals from numerous parts of the globe. The population of New York is about 10 million.

• Average rent for apartment with two good bedrooms begins about US $ 4000 per month.
• Utilities fees range from US $ 250 per family, regular loved ones meals (4 persons) ranged up monthly expense $ 1000.
• International paper per issue of US $ 1.eight, glass coffee from US $ 3, and packets of food (burger + potato + sodas) for US $ 5.

7.Copenhagen–Denmark

Copenhagen is a distinctive and Capital city of Denmark. It is a spot of typical Danish items sales. Its high quality of life in this city is 1 of the greatest in the globe. It has a total population of 667,228 in the starting of 2009. Copenhagen has a service oriented economy. An important sector is life science and research which plays a major role in the economic system of the city

• Home rental typical-cost in the suburbs of Copenhagen range from US $ two.500 per month.
• Meals are extremely high-priced, especially when eating in a restaurant. Tthe regular per particular person with two meals plus drinks range a lot more than US $ 80. If you do not eat out for meal, it will cost about U.S. $ 200 upwards for two adults per week.
• Monthly expenses for electrical energy, telephone and world wide web range from a minimum of US $ 200 or a lot more per month.
• Cost transport such as taxis quite high-priced, short trips use a taxi will expense about US $ 50.

6.Zurich–Switzerland

Zurich is 1 of the major cities in Switzerland. This city has alpine mountains is a gorgeous city for tourist. Lower taxes lead to numerous investors who invest in stocks.

• The expense of apartment rental outside the city with out an elevator is starting from US $ 1500 per month.
• Utilities fees range from US $ 200 per household, common loved ones meals (4 individuals) ranged from USD800 per month or much more
• Monthly train pass is US $ 90, oil is very costly. It expenses about US $ 1.6 per liter.
• Dining out in the restaurant for two individuals range from standard to US $ 300, three menus plus wine.

5.Geneva–Switzerland

After Zurich Geneva is the second most populous city in Switzerland. Geneva is a global and economic city. There is a worldwide centre for diplomacy and the most critical international co-operation centre with New York due to the fact of the presence of several international organizations, such as the headquarters of numerous of the agencies of the Red Cross and the United Nations.

• Typical rent for apartment with three bedrooms starting about US $ 3000

• A three household meal cost about US $ 1200 per month
• Wellness-insurance cost is quite high-priced to US $ 800.
• Local accommodation costs about US $ 400 up to 650 (per room in a hostel or rental individually per flat), food monthly expense of about US $ 450, transport by tram or bus about US $ 100-170, books and assistance supplies for finding out about US $ 100, other fees of US $ 400 other. So the cost for his/her monthly wants about USD $ 1500 to 1800.

4.Moscow–Russia

Moscow is the capital of Russia and is ranked fourth most costly city in the globe. This “Red Bear” city is a 25% contributor to the Russian domestic oil. Sport locations, recreation and clothing are pricey in this city.

• Typical rent for apartment, not but furnished with two luxurious bedrooms, is beginning about US $ 4500
• Utilities fees range from US $ 250 per household, normal family meals (3 individuals) cost ranges from US $ 500 upwards monthly
• International paper per issue of US $ 5.5, glass coffee from US $ 9 (most expensive cup of coffee evaluate to other nations), and package food burger + potato + sodas US $ five.
• Dining-out fees will boost the normal monthly family members expenditure to two-3 occasions.

3.London–UK

London is regarded as to be the most critical and economic center of the planet. It is well-known for its safe and luxuries life. It is the centuries old economic hub connecting Western economies with the eastern ones. With a GDP of $ 565 Billion it is Europe’s richest and most thrilling city. Central London is house to the headquarters of most of the UK’s top 100 listed businesses and hundreds of Europe’s top 500 organizations. London is the only city of UK among top ten richest cities of the world.

Living in the UK particularly London is extremely pricey compared to other places in the Planet. An common two bed room apartment in central London will price you from 1,500 to 2,000 pounds per month. Nevertheless this expense varies from zone to zone. Living in zone 1 for students is really pricey. Dining in a restaurant will expense around ten pounds per particular person with 1 cheese burger, snacks and a soft drink. Transportation price is also quite high. A bus fare from one stop to one more is two.20 pounds. Nonetheless if you acquire week or monthly bus pass that will price you less . One day oyster pass fees you four pounds, whereas one week oyster pass will cost you 17.80 p0unds.

2.Paris–France

1 of the most gorgeous cities of the globe is Paris renowned for its architectures and historical buildings. Paris is deemed to be the second largest city of Europe. Its GDP is €552.7 billion (US$ 813.4 billion) in 2008, creates a lot more than a quarter of the gross domestic item (GDP) of France. The Paris area receives 45 million tourists annually, 60% of whom are foreign visitors. The city consists of numerous globe popular institutions, populous parks and iconic landmarks. It is also known as the city of fashion.

1 sandwich will price you about €5. Pizza between €8 and €10, 1 modest coffee €1 at the bar, €2 sitting down, 1 full meal (starter, primary dish, dessert, not including drinks): among €15 and €20 depending on the area.

1 beer in a café: €2 to €4, and 1 seat at the cinema: €9.

1 bed room apartment in city center will price 870 € per month where as 3 bed room apartment will price 2,116 € in city center.

1.Tokyo–Japan

Tokyo is deemed to be the costliest city in the globe. It is the capital city and economic hub of Japan. The City has an area of 2187 km square and there are a lot more than 13 Million men and women live in Tokyo. It is the most populated and industrial city in the world. The city typically hit by earthquakes so it’s not permitted to develop a skyscraper. The price of living in Tokyo is very high-priced.

• Common rent for apartment not furnished with two luxurious bedrooms beginning around US $ 4.500
• International paper per problem of US $ 1, a glass coffee from US $ five, and package food of burger + potato + sodas for US $ five.
• The price of consuming out, in an expensive restaurant meals ranging from ¥ 13,000 / $ 108 / £ 55 devoid of drinks, while the restaurant of medium range ¥ 4000 to 9000 yen ($ 33 – $ 75 / £ 17 – £ 38), and a low-cost average of 4000 yen ($ 33 / £ 17 to much less than 2000 yen ($ 17 / £ eight.40).

Spring Sneaks In

Cherry blossoms in full bloom

By Shim Hyun-chul
Staff Reporter
The long wait for spring has ended. The new season is finally amidst us, sprouting its crown jewels ― the flower blossoms ― here and there in our neighborhoods.

One doesn't have to travel far to enjoy the glorious gifts of spring. There are plenty of options here in Seoul.

Recently, Seoul City has designated ``100 Flower Roads'' to walk along this season. They consist of 36 lanes within parks, 29 along Seoul's roadsides and 31 along the city's rivers.

Some of these have added features, making them good for walking, driving or jogging through, so there is no shortage of selection.

For family outings and romantic dates, the flower roads by Mt. Nam, Ttukseom, Seoul Woods and World Cup Park are recommended. In particular, Mt. Nam, situated in the smack center of Seoul, is abundant in its offerings of forsythia, azalea and cherry blossoms. Along the northern part of Mt. Nam, the cherry blossoms are breaking free, akin to snowflakes fluttering in the wind. The Yunjungno in Yeouido is one of the most famous roads for the blossoms.

The small inner-city parks and hills are splendidly adorned with spring flowers. Naksan Park in Jongno-gu, Mt. An behind the Seodaemun-gu Office and the Seokchon Lake Park in Songpa-gu are slices of floral peace in this bustling metropolis.

Not to be missed is the Han River, which runs through Seoul. Get out your bikes and enjoy the rapeseed flowers and the sporadic bursts of wild blossoms here and there.

Should you ever tire of these inner-city flowers, why not indulge in the blue-eyed grass park ― which boasts over 130 different types ― at Seoul Iris Park, Changpowon. The Sintree Park in western Yangcheon-gu and the Herb Park in eastern Gangdong-gu also offer various wild flowers and herbs.

Facts about South Korea

Facts about South Korea

•Korea has 6,228 km of coastline and nearly 3,000 islands located mainly in the Yellow Sea and Korea Strait. Only a few of them lie off the East Sea.

•Its total area is 38,462.49 square miles.

•Its terrain is mostly rugged and mountainous with little arable land.

•Hallasan, an extinct volcano at a height of 1950 meters is the highest point in South Korea.

•It is also known as ‘Hermit Kingdom’ and ‘Land of the Morning Calm’.

•South Korea has a Continental climate with hot, humid summers and dry, cold winters.

•The major cities of South Korea are Seoul, Pusan, Taegu, Inchan and Kwangju.

•Its largest and capital city is Seoul, which is the world’s second-largest metropolitan city.

•Their national anthem is ‘Aegukka’ (The Song of Love of Country) which was adopted on August 15,1948.

•Confucianism, shamanism (traditional spirit worship), Christianity, Buddhism and Chondokyo (Religion of the Heavenly Way) are the religions followed in South Korea.

•Korean is the main language and English is widely taught in schools. The Korean language is related to the Mongolian and Japanese languages. A large number of Chinese cognates exist in the Korean language. Around 1,300 Chinese characters are used in modern Korean.

•It has a population of over 49 million people by current estimates.

•It is one of the world’s leading economies and has a large and sophisticated technological base. It has the 13th-largest economy in the world and the third- largest in Asia.

•It has the seventh largest fishing industry in the world.

•It is known as one of the Four Asian Tiger economies.

•It has 63 daily newspapers.

Facts about South Korean culture

•The eldest in the house is considered the most wise, and therefore makes most of the important decisions.

•When you enter a South Korean home, the first thing you do is remove your shoes.

•When the first night of the new year comes everybody hides their shoes. This is because there is a belief that a ghost will come down and try on everyone’s shoes. If the ghost finds a pair it likes it will take it. It is thought that the owner of the shoes will then have bad luck for the whole year.

•Korean architecture is influenced by China.

•The martial art 'Tae kwon do' originated in Korea.

Facts about South Korean History

•South Korea has a history of over 5000 years.

•In Korean mythology there is a story about how the Korean nation was born. The story is that a god named Hwanung came from heaven and transformed a bear into a woman. He married her and she gave birth to a son, Tangun, the founder of Korea. Tangun created the first capital of the Korean nation in 2333 B.C and called it Joseon - 'Land of the Morning Calm'.

•Prehistoric remains found throughout Korea indicate that early in the history of the Korean Peninsula the inhabitants used sophisticated technologies. These people believed that all objects had spirits (also called animism). They also believed that some people had the power to communicate with these spirits, which is also known as shamanism. Farming at this time included cultivating rice. This was around 3,500 years ago at the start of the Bronze Age. Many farm tools have been found from this period.

•In 1910, Korea became a Japanese colony. Korea was under Japanese rule for 35 years.

•North Korea invaded South Korea in 1950 with goal of unifying the Koreas under communist rule, The United Nations intervened in the war and there was a ceasefire in 1953. The border between South and North Korea remains one of the heaviest militarized zones in the world. Efforts are going on for their peaceful reunification.

Korean Traditional Wedding Cermony

 

Ch'inyoung (Wedding Parade)

Jeonanrye (Presentation of Wild Goose) Gyobaerye (Bowing)   Hapgeunrye (Drinking)

10 Korean Customs To Know Before You Visit Korea

Whether you’re thinking of coming to Korea for work, or just want to stop by on a greater sweep through East Asia, knowing the following ten customs is essential for getting by in this unique culture.

Korean culture has survived for 5,000 years, despite the best efforts by hostile neighbors to stomp it out. If you know and respect Korean culture you will get much more out of your time in Korea.

1. KIMCHI IS CULTURE!

Kimchi is sliced cabbage, fermented with red chili sauce and anchovy paste. It is pungent, spicy, and sour. Koreans love it and eat it with every meal – usually on the side – though they also use it as an ingredient in countless other dishes.

Kimchi is symbolic of Korean culture: it’s strong, distinctive, and defiant. Some foreigners can’t stomach it, but if you can, you will earn the locals’ heartfelt respect.

2. SHOES OFF!

When entering a Korean home, you must remove your shoes. To do any less is a sign of great disrespect.

Koreans have a special relationship with their floor, on which they sit and often sleep. A dirty floor is intolerable in a Korean home, and they view Westerners as backward savages for remaining shod in our living rooms.

3. SOJU!

Korea is a drinking culture, and their national booze is soju, a clear, vodka-like drink.

Soju is drunk out of shot glasses, and like all liquor in Korea, it’s always served with food. Koreans drink in boisterous groups, regularly clinking glasses, while shouting geonbae! (cheers) and one shot-uh!

At night you will see men coming out of norae bang (karaoke rooms) and staggering through the streets, laughing, singing and arguing. Just be sure to avoid the puddles of reddish-vomit often left behind, which are also known as kimchi flowers.

Koreans have strict drinking etiquette: never pour your own drink, and when pouring for someone older than you, put one hand to your heart or your pouring arm as a sign of respect.

4. RICE!

Like the Japanese, the Koreans eat rice with almost every meal. It’s so ingrained in their culture that one of their most common greetings is Bap meogeosseoyo?, or ‘Have you eaten rice?”

Unlike the Japanese, Koreans usually eat their rice with a spoon, and they never raise the rice bowl off of the table towards their mouths.

Also, chopsticks must never be left sticking out of the rice bowl, as this resembles the way rice is offered to the dead.

5. DO NOT SMILE!

Koreans are a warm and generous people, but you would never know it from the sourpusses they paste on in public.

Sometimes, the chaotic streets of the peninsula resemble a sea of scowls, with everyone literally putting their most stern faces forward. This is NOT true of the children however, who will invariably grin and laugh while shouting “Hello! Hello!”

6. BEWARE OF ELBOWS!

Korea is a crowded country. It’s a cluster of stony mountains with only a few valleys and plains on which to build.

The result is a lot of people in small spaces, and folks will not think twice about pushing and jostling in order to get onto a bus, into an elevator, or to those perfect onions at the market.

Don’t even bother with “excuse me,” and beware of the older women, known as ajumma. They’re deadly.

7. PROTESTS!

South Koreans fought hard to achieve the democratic society they now enjoy, and are among the top in the world when it comes to exercising their right to protest.

Dissent is alive and well. Koreans protest with frequency and they protest with fervor – on all sides of the political spectrum.

Protesters employ a variety of methods, from the violent (angry students regularly attack riot police with huge metal rods), to the absurd (cutting off fingers, throwing animal dung, covering themselves in bees).

8. HIKING!
As Korea is mountainous, it should come as no surprise that hiking is the national pastime.
Even the most crowded of cities have mountains that offer a relative haven from the kinetic madness of the streets below.

Koreans are at their best on the mountain. They smile and greet you and will often insist on sharing their food and drink. Make sure to stop at a mountain hut restaurant for pajeon (fritter) and dong dong ju (rice wine).

9. BOW-WOW!

Yes, some Koreans do eat dog meat, despite some sporadic attempts by the government to shut down the boshingtang (dog meat soup) restaurants, in order to improve the country’s “international image.”

Dog meat is mainly consumed during the summer and by men, who claim that it does wonders for stamina.

10. NATIONALISM!

Koreans are an extremely proud people, and sometimes this pride transforms into white-hot nationalism.

You see this nationalism displayed at sporting events, where thousands of Korean fans cheer their national teams on in unison, banging on drums and waving massive flags.

This nationalism especially comes to a boil whenever Japan is mentioned, as Japan has invaded them several times, and occupied Korea as a colony for almost the first half of the 20th century, decimating the country’s resources and conscripting thousands of their women as sex slaves.

Finally, please remember the two following things:

To a Korean, there is no such thing as The Sea of Japan. The body of water between Korea and Japan is known only as the East Sea.

Also, Koreans fervently believe that Dokdo – the disputed islets between Korea and Japan (known in Japan as Takeshima) – belong only to Korea.

It would be most unwise to attempt to disagree with either of these points, as Koreans don’t consider them up for debate.

17 ways to burn more calories (without jogging)

By Dr. Mike Moreno

These 17 activities,including sleeping!burn more calories than you’d think.

1. Run errands: Walking briskly while lugging dry cleaning or groceries can burn about 120 calories in 30 minutes.

2. Fidget frequently: Research has shown that fidgeting, such as tapping toes and fussing with hands, blasts off up to 800 extra calories per day.

3. Get on top: Skip the passive missionary position and climb on top. This position decimates 4.5 calories per minute.

4. Take the stairs: Every minute you climb kills seven calories.

5. Take two: Taking the stairs two at a time burns 55 percent more calories than single stepping.

6. Rock out: Studies show that exercisers who tune in to music while exercising work out 25 percent longer.

7. Give your lover a massage: An hour-long massage burns 230 calories.

8. Have sex: An hour of passionate playtime kills 270 calories.

9. Pace periodically: You could burn about 100 extra calories during an eight-hour day if you walk around your office, pace while on your cell phone or otherwise move around.

10. Kiss: Every minute you kiss someone you burn 1 calorie.

11. Don’t order out: Cook at home. Spending an hour cooking burns about 150 calories. You can burn half of what you eat for dinner merely by cooking it yourself!

12. Sleep: You burn up to 200 calories while sleeping for around 7 hours.

13. Kick up your heels: Dancing burns 200 or more calories an hour, depending on the dance.

14. Do the hula hoop: This isn’t just for kids anymore. In just 10 minutes you can burn 44 calories. Plus, you tone your tummy while doing it.

15. Jump rope: Fifteen minutes of jumping rope burns 170 calories.

16. Play with your kids: A game of hopscotch can burn 222 calories over the course of 30 minutes.

17. Coach your kids’ sports team: Coaching burns between 281 and 372 calories an hour.

Did you know that every minute you kiss someone you burn a calorie?

How birth order affects your love life?

By Lisa Lombardi

Want some fresh insight into your love personality? Forget about whether you’re a Leo, Pisces or Aquarius; instead, consider whether you’re a first-born, middle child, or baby of the family. If you want to understand how you operate in every kind of relationship, “understanding birth order is a lifesaver,” stresses psychologist Kevin Leman, Ph.D., author of The Birth Order Book. Read on for more insight into your love life:

If you’re an oldest child...

It’s no coincidence that most U.S. Presidents were first-borns, because this is the sign of natural leaders. You’re a take-charge person, so not the type to drive friends and romantic partners crazy asking questions like, “I dunno where we should eat; where do you want to go?” Instead, you’ll make sure you have reservations — and land a prime table, too. And anyone lucky enough to pair up with you won’t spend weeknights wondering whether he or she has Saturday night plans, because “oldest kids are planners,” says Dr. Leman. You’re also old-fashioned (in a good way). You always come through on anniversaries and Valentine’s Day.

Your love challenge: Being more spontaneous. First-borns aren’t the “seize the day” sort (you’re not one to text your sweetie to suggest meeting at this fun café you just walked past). Likewise, “you hate surprises,” Dr. Leman warns. Pity the fool who springs meeting the parents on you or when you thought it was just the two of you going out tonight!

Best match: The youngest child. “It’s a case of opposites attracting,” says Dr. Leman. “You help the last-born be more organized, and the last-born helps you lighten up.”

 

If you’re a middle child...

Contrary to their reputation as insecure messes (example: Jan Brady), middle kids actually make stable and loyal partners. “One thing you’re not is spoiled,” Dr. Leman says. You probably grew up feeling like you got less attention than your siblings, and that drives you to work for every perk — including a happy relationship. Also in the “positives” category: You’re “a compromiser and negotiator,” Dr. Leman notes, so you’ll give your partner plenty of say in everything from how quickly your relationship progresses to where you go on vacation together. And your romance should be free of daily petty squabbles (middles hate conflict); instead, you try to put others at ease.

Your love challenge: Opening up. Have you ever been told you’re hard to read? “Middle children can be very secretive,” says Dr. Leman. “They got hammered by the first-born and swindled by the baby, so they keep their cards close to their chests.” You’re also not the best communicator when you’re upset. But if you learn to speak up instead of holding your anger in, you’ll have a more harmonious relationship.

Best match: Youngest child. “Middles aren’t as threatened by last-borns as they are by exacting first-borns,” says Dr. Leman, so the odds are good for open communication.

If you’re a youngest child...

You’re all about fun. The most outgoing of all in the birth order spectrum, youngest children live to have a good time (it may be because your parents were more laid-back by the time you came along). On a typical first date you’ll have your date laughing so hard that water shoots out his or her nose. In fact, “most famous comedians are youngest children,” says Dr. Leman. A partial list of famous examples: Jon Stewart, Jim Carrey, Ellen DeGeneres, Steve Martin and Eddie Murphy. And forget ho-hum plans like dinner and a movie; you love to do the unexpected, often on the spur of the moment. You’re the type to take someone to a party only to whisper, “Let’s get out of here” two minutes later... and then convince your date to take a road trip to Atlantic City or Vegas for the weekend.

Your love challenge: “Babies are the least financially dependable,” warns Dr. Leman (it comes from being, well, taken care of all your life). That means your date may be stuck picking up the tab when your credit card is maxed out. Also, some youngest children — not you, of course! — use that last-born charm and charisma to be a bit, ahem, manipulative, says Dr. Leman. That breed of baby will leave a date and sneak off to hit golf balls with pals or something similar, leaving the other person wondering what happened.

Best match: Either the oldest child (they serve as a good counterbalance in a parent-child sort of way) or middle child (they value friendships, so they totally understand why you love being the life of the party).

If you’re an only child...

You’re a rock-solid citizen — and a sweetie. “Only children are super-reliable,” Dr. Leman says. “They’re like oldest children taken to the extreme.” Growing up with only adults made you into a little grown-up early on — meaning you’re serious and dependable. You’re the rare person who will stay up half the night helping a friend or partner prep for a licensing exam or a big work presentation. You’re the type to move your partner’s car so he or she doesn’t get a ticket. Punctual and true to your word, onlies like you never leave a loved one waiting for a call or email. And you’re articulate, too, so your date can expect great conversations that really make a person think.

Your love challenge: Admit it — you’re a bit of a perfectionist. Maybe you send back steaks that aren’t cooked just so or point out a teeny-tiny stain on your date’s sweater. Also, you’re so cautious and pragmatic that you can be very slow to act (i.e., someone else has to make the first move).

Best match: Youngest child, because you balance each other out. The baby of the family adds spontaneity and romance, while you make sure you two aren’t dining by candlelight because the electric bill never got paid.

Lisa Lombardi has written for Marie Claire, Cosmopolitan, Shape and other publications. A classic middle child, she is happy to have picked a fun-loving last-born mate.

The When-to-Wash-It Handbook

By Sarah Jio with photos by Aimee Miller

Real Simple put together an expert consensus on how frequently you need to launder key warm-weather clothing pieces—barring stains or especially sticky days, that is.

Wash jeans after 4 to 5 wears

Jeans

How often you should wash them:

After 4 to 5 wears.

What to know: Durable denim is excellent at masking dirt—which is a good thing, since overwashing can cause jeans to fade and fray. To keep yours looking like new (or “weathered” just the way you want them): Throw them in the washer inside out and use cold water. Avoiding the dryer will help retain color, too.

Exception to the rule: Take them for a spin cycle sooner if they stretch out. Or just toss them in the dryer for 10 minutes (but no more than that). Spandex-heavy “jeggings” (jean leggings) should be washed after every wear so the knees don’t bag.

Wash dress pants after 4 to 5 wears

Dress Pants

How often you should wash them: After 4 to 5 wears.

What to know: You’re probably wearing these in an (overly) air-conditioned office, so feel free to revisit them multiple times, particularly those made of stain-repelling synthetic blends. Part of a suit? Dry-clean both pieces together so one doesn’t fade faster than the other.

Exception to the rule: Your nice trousers will last longer between washings if you change into your “play clothes” as soon as you leave work (as opposed to wearing them to your daughter’s soccer game).

Wash jackets & blazers after 5 to 6 wears

Jackets and Blazers

How often you should wash them:

After 5 to 6 wears.

What to know: Typically layered over a blouse, a tee, or a camisole, these don’t require much upkeep. However, a jacket can retain odors (say, from last night’s fajitas), so before you stuff it in a closet, air it out near a window or spritz it with the Laundress Fabric Fresh (Starting at $16 for eight ounces, Yahoo! Shopping).

Exception to the rule: Periodically check the high-friction areas—collar, cuffs, and placket—for signs of dirt. But you can roll up the sleeves (or even pop the collar) temporarily to conceal stains on an otherwise-clean jacket.

Wash khaki shorts & pants after 2 to 3 wears

Khaki Shorts and Pants

How often you should wash them:

After 2 to 3 wears.

What to know: Light-colored cottons are vulnerable to noticeable spots. Zap smudges between washes with Oxi Clean Spray-A-Way Instant Stain Remover ($3.50 at drugstores), which Chicago stylist Amy Salinger likes because it doesn’t leave water rings behind.

Exception to the rule: With stain-resistant fabrics, you can get away with an extra wear or two. Never use fabric softeners or dryer sheets, as they diminish the effectiveness of the fabric.

Wash pajamas after 3 to 4 wears

Pajamas

How often you should wash them:

After 3 to 4 wears.

What to know: Swap out your pj’s twice as often as you change the sheets. “People don’t realize how much they sweat at night,” says Elizabeth Scott, Ph.D., a codirector of the Simmons Center for Hygiene and Health at Simmons College, in Boston. “We also shed thousands of skin cells a minute.”

Exception to the rule: Do you shower before bedtime? If the answer is yes, you can sneak in an extra wear or two. However, if you snooze in silk pajamas, which absorbs more body oils than cotton, you should switch up your sleepwear daily.

Wash skirts after 4 to 5 wears

Skirts

How often you should wash them:

After 4 to 5 wears.

What to know: Chances are you’re not doing anything strenuous in skirts, so you can wear them multiple times. Just refresh nonsilk fabrics with a 10-minute spin in the dryer with a dryer sheet, suggests Steve Boorstein, host of Clothing Care: The Clothing Doctor’s Secrets to Taking Control! DVD (Starting at $14, Yahoo! Shopping).

Exception to the rule: You can be more lenient with circle and A-line styles, which hardly skim the body. But “whites and silks are prone to discoloration and should be cleaned after every wear,” says Brian Sansoni, vice president of the Soap and Detergent Association, in Washington, D.C.

Wash swimsuits after every wear

Swimsuits

How often you should wash them: After every wear.

What to know: Salt and chlorine will eat away at a swimsuit and stretch it out prematurely. Hand wash your suit with cool water and a gentle detergent, like Soak ($10 for four ounces, soakwash.com), which deep-cleans and removes that notorious chlorine smell. Allow the suit to air-dry.

Exception to the rule: None. Even if you only dipped a toe in the water, a swimsuit, like underwear, is an intimate garment that absorbs body oils, bacteria, and odors. Best to wash it every time.

Wash tops & dresses after 1 to 3 wears

Tops and Dresses

How often you should wash them:

After 1 to 3 wears.

What to know: Three ways to keep these pieces in ready-to-wear shape: Don’t overdo the deodorant—one dab will do you. Prevent underarm stains with an undershirt or dress shields (Garment Guard shields, starting at $11 for 5 pairs, Yahoo! Shopping). And inspect the item closely prior to ironing, which can set stains.

Exception to the rule: Again, whites and silks need a cleaning after every wear. And if your dress is formal or semi-formal, it’s best to dry-clean after each outing, since you don’t want any stains setting during the weeks or months between wears.

Wash t-shirts, tanks & camisoles after every wear

T-Shirts, Tanks, and Camisoles

How often you should wash: After every wear.

What to know: Treat them like underwear. “Close-fitting and oil-absorbing, these basic pieces add life to your pricier blouses, sweaters, and jackets,” says Corinne Phipps, founder of Urban Darling, a wardrobe- consulting firm in San Francisco. Wash in hot water.

Exception to the rule: Stick to the four-hour rule. If you wore a T-shirt or camisole only briefly, there’s no need to be rigid. “It’s OK to put a barely-worn tee back in the drawer every now and then,” says Salinger.

Wash bras after 3 to 4 wears

Bras

How often you should wash: After 3 to 4 wears.

What to know: Bras don’t come into direct contact with the underarms, so they can withstand a few wearings. But they need a 24-hour break between wears for the elastic to recover, so try a rotation system: Line them up in a drawer. In the a.m., take a bra from the front, then send it to the back of the line in the p.m.

Exception to the rule: Sweat a lot? Then wash bras daily with a gentle baby detergent, like Dreft. “Perspiration wears down the elastic, so keeping a bra clean will increase its life span,” says Jennifer Manuel Carroll, owner of the Seattle lingerie shop Bellefleur.