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Xpatulator.com is a website that provides international cost of living information and calculators that can help you determine cost of living indexes, cost of living allowances, salary purchasing power and international assignment packages to compensate for cost of living, hardship, and exchange rate differences.

Asia Pacific Expat Cost of Living Comparison Rankings August 2016

Hong Kong has not only retained the top spot as the overall most expensive in Asia-Pacific, it has become the most expensive city in the world, mainly due to the extremely high housing costs, as well as high cost of … Continue reading

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Africa Expat Cost of Living Comparison Rankings August 2016

Luanda is most expensive city to live in the African region, and second most expensive city in the world. The Angolan New Kwanza (AOA) is approximately 36% weaker against the US Dollar compared to a year ago, extremely costly safe … Continue reading

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The 10 Cheapest Low Hardship Cities For Expatriate Professional Migrants August 2016

The 10 cheapest low hardship cities for expatriate professional migrants as at August 2016 for all expat basket items from most cheap to less cheap are as follows: 1. Lodz (Poland-Europe) 2. Krakow (Poland-Europe) 3. Warsaw (Poland-Europe) 4. Port Elizabeth … Continue reading

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The Cheapest Low Hardship Countries For Expatriate Professional Migrants August 2016

The cheapest low hardship countries for expatriate professional migrants as at August 2016 for all expat basket items from most cheapest to less cheap are as follows: 1. Poland (Europe) 2. Hungary (Europe) 3. Botswana (Africa) 4. South Africa (Africa)http://www.xpatulator.com/cost-of-living-article/The-10-Cheapest-Low-Hardship-Countries-For-Expatriate-Professional-Migrants-August-2016_690.cfm

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International Hardship Premium Locations 2016

Xpatulator’s hardship ranking system measures the relative quality of living in each locations, and assesses the level of difficulty that will be experienced in adapting to each location. The ratings for hardship are classified into four main groups, the first … Continue reading

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International City Cost of Living 2016 for Expatriate Professional Migrants

The top ten most expensive cities in the world comprise three from Asia-Pacific (Hong Kong (1); Singapore (4); Tokyo (8)), three from Africa (Luanda (2); Asmara (3); Kinshasa (10)), three from Europe (Zurich (5); Geneva (6); Oslo(7)), and one from … Continue reading

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The Most Expensive Countries in the World for Expatriate Professional Migrants August 2016

The top ten most expensive countries in the world comprise three from Africa (Angola) (1); Democratic Republic of the Congo (5); Eritrea (7)), three from Europe (Norway (2); Switzerland (3); Denmark (8)), and four from America (Bermuda (4); Cayman Islands … Continue reading

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Transport Cost of Living Ranking August 2016

The August 2016 top 50 most expensive expatriate places for transport items such as fuel (petrol/gasoline), public transport, vehicle purchase and maintenance. The international cost of living rankings (top 50) for transport items from most expensive location to least expensive … Continue reading

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Restaurants, Meals Out and Hotels Cost of Living Ranking August 2016

The August 2016 top 50 most expensive expat places for restaurants, meals out & hotels items such as hotel daily room rates, meals and beverages in restaurants, and take away food and beverages. The international cost of living rankings (top … Continue reading

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Recreation and Culture Cost of Living Ranking August 2016

The August 2016 top 50 most expensive places for recreation & culture items such as books, cinema, sport and theater tickets. The Cost of living rankings (top 50) for recreation & culture costs for expats from most expensive location to … Continue reading

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