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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.

Europe Expat Cost of Living Comparison Rankings August 2016

Posted on August 26, 2016 by Xpatulator

Zurich and Geneva are ranked as the first and second most expensive expat cities in Europe and the 5th and 6th most expensive cities in the world for expatriates. This is due primarily to the strong Swiss Franc which has … Continue reading →

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America Expat Cost of Living Comparison Rankings August 2016

Posted on August 25, 2016 by Xpatulator

Hamilton in Bermuda is the most expensive location in the Americas, in 9th place globally; this is due to the high price of property and the fact that most items have to be transported to Bermuda adding a great deal … Continue reading →

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Asia Pacific Expat Cost of Living Comparison Rankings August 2016

Posted on August 25, 2016 by Xpatulator

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

Posted on August 24, 2016 by Xpatulator

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

Posted on August 23, 2016 by Xpatulator

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

Posted on August 23, 2016 by Xpatulator

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

Posted on August 22, 2016 by Xpatulator

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

Posted on August 21, 2016 by Xpatulator

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

Posted on August 17, 2016 by Xpatulator

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

Posted on August 16, 2016 by Xpatulator

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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