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Monthly Archives: May 2016
International Transport Cost of Living 2016
The 2016 top 20 most expensive expatriate places for transport items such as fuel (petrol/gasoline), public transport, vehicle purchase and maintenance: 1. Asmara 2. Oslo 3. Zurich 4. London 5. Copenhagen 6. Geneva 7. Banjul 8. Yokohama 9. Osaka 10. … Continue reading
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Expatriate Pay Philosophy
It is important to ask questions about your current expatriate pay philosophy. Does your current expatriate pay philosophy drive the desired behaviour? Is the current policy and practice aligned to organisational objectives? Does the current policy work for or against … Continue reading
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The Secret to Moving
Before you disregard the importance of what you need to earn when moving to a new country, take all aspects into account. At the end of the day what you will earn, will determine the school, home, medical facilities and … Continue reading
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The most expensive places to drink and smoke
The most expensive places for alcohol & tobacco items such as beer, spirits, wine and cigarettes. 1. Caracas 2. Asmara 3. Seoul 4. Singapore 5. Jakarta 6. Incheon 7. Moroni 8. Daegu 9. Busan 10. Dubai 11. Amman 12. Bandung … Continue reading
Country Cost of Living Comparison 2016
South Sudan is the most expensive country in the world for expats in 2016 due to the extremely high cost of maintaining a secure, expatriate style, standard of living and importing goods in the world’s newest country. The economy of … Continue reading
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Middle East Expat Cost of Living Comparison 2016
Abu-Dhabi in the UAE is the most expensive city for expats in the Middle East, followed by Beirut in second place. Dubai and Doha are third and fourth respectively, while Manama has dropped out of the top 10 most expensive … Continue reading
International Groceries Cost Comparison April 2016
The April 2016 most expensive places for grocery items such as consumables, cleaning products, dairy, fresh fruits and vegetables, general food products, snacks and soft drinks. 1. Caracas 2. Luanda 3. Asmara 4. Zurich 5. Geneva 6. George Town 7. … Continue reading
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Asia Pacific Expat Cost of Living April 2016
Hong Kong has retained the top spot as the overall most expensive in Asia-Pacific (and 3rd most expensive in the world). Singapore remains the second most expensive city in the Asia-Pacific region for expatriates (6th most expensive in the world) … Continue reading
Global Versus Local Pay
Ramesh prefers to say “I am from Dubai and Mumbai” as these are the two places he feels he is a “local” rather than have to explain “My parents were from India. I was born in Dubai and grew up … Continue reading
Europe Expat Cost of Living Rankings April 2016
Zurich and Geneva are ranked as the first and second most expensive expat cities in Europe and the 8th and 10th most expensive global locations for expatriates. Despite the fact that there have been moderate price increases in most of … Continue reading
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