Monthly Archives: August 2010

Korea Democratic Republic of, Pyongyang – Cost of Living

Posted on August 13, 2010 by Xpatulator

The economy of North Korea is an industrialised, highly centralized command economy. The role of market allocation is sharply limited – mainly in the rural sector where peasants sell produce from small private plots. There are almost no small businesses. … Continue reading →

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Kiribati, South Tarawa – Cost of Living

Posted on August 13, 2010 by Xpatulator

The eceonomy of the Republic of Kiribati’s is one of the poorest in the world. In one form or another, Kiribati gets a large portion of its income from abroad. Fishing fleets from South Korea, Japan, Taiwan, and the United … Continue reading →

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Kenya, Nairobi – Cost of Living

Posted on August 12, 2010 by Xpatulator

The economy of Kenya is market-based, with some state-owned infrastructure enterprises, and maintains a liberalized external trade system. The economy?s heavy dependence on rain-fed agriculture and the tourism sector leaves it vulnerable to cycles of boom and bust. The agricultural … Continue reading →

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Kazakhstan, Almaty – Cost of Living

Posted on August 12, 2010 by Xpatulator

The economy of Kazakhstan is the largest economy in Central Asia. It possesses enormous fossil fuel reserves as well as minerals and metals. It also has considerable agricultural potential with its vast steppe lands accommodating both livestock and grain production, … Continue reading →

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Jordan, Amman – Cost of Living

Posted on August 12, 2010 by Xpatulator

The economy of Jordan is small with limited natural resources, but has improved much since its inception as a country. Jordan’s economic resource base centers on phosphates, potash, and their fertilizer derivatives; tourism; overseas remittances; and foreign aid. Amman is … Continue reading →

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Do Expatriates experience hardship?

Posted on August 12, 2010 by Xpatulator

Does an Expatriate and their family experience any hardship? First impressions can be misleading. Many Expatriates accept an overseas position with high expectations of a better quality life, luxury accommodation, and the excitement of new experiences.   The reality is … Continue reading →

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Jersey, Saint Helier – Cost of Living

Posted on August 12, 2010 by Xpatulator

The economy of Jersey is largely driven by international financial services & legal services, which accounted for 53% of total GVA in 2007. Other sectors include construction, retail, agriculture, tourism and order fulfillment, such as internet based selling. Saint Helier … Continue reading →

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Japan, Tokyo – Cost of Living

Posted on August 11, 2010 by Xpatulator

The economy of Japan is the second largest in the world, after the United States at around $5 trillion USD in terms of nominal GDP and third after the United States and China when adjusted for purchasing power parity. Banking, … Continue reading →

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Jamaica, Kingston – Cost of Living

Posted on August 11, 2010 by Xpatulator

The economy of Jamaica is a mixed economy with both state enterprises and private sector businesses. Major sectors of the Jamaican economy include agriculture, mining, manufacturing, tourism, and financial and insurance services. Tourism and mining are the leading earners of … Continue reading →

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Italy, Rome – Cost of Living

Posted on August 11, 2010 by Xpatulator

The economy of Italy is the seventh-largest economy in the world and the fourth-largest in Europe, according to the International Monetary Fund. Italy belongs to the Group of Eight (G8) industrialized nations; it is a member of the European Union … Continue reading →

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