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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.

Nigeria, Lagos Cost of Living January 2010

Posted on March 14, 2010 by Xpatulator

LOCATION: Nigeria is in Western Africa, bordering the Gulf of Guinea, between Benin and Cameroon. CAPITAL CITY: Abuja LARGEST CITY: Lagos CURRENCY: Nigerian Naira (NGN) ECONOMY: Nigeria is a low-income developing economy despite its many natural resources, including oil reserves, … Continue reading →

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Niger, Niamey Cost of Living January 2010

Posted on March 14, 2010 by Xpatulator

LOCATION: Niger is in Western Africa, southeast of Algeria. CAPITAL CITY: Niamey LARGEST CITY: Niamey CURRENCY: CFA Franc (XOF) ECONOMY: Niger is one of the world’s poorest countries, despite its resources. The economy of Niger centers on subsistence crops, livestock, … Continue reading →

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Nicaragua, Managua Cost of Living January 2010

Posted on March 13, 2010 by Xpatulator

LOCATION: Nicaragua is in Central America, bordering both the Caribbean Sea and the North Pacific Ocean, between Costa Rica and Honduras. CAPITAL CITY: Managua LARGEST CITY: Managua CURRENCY: Nicaraguan Cordoba Oro (NIO) ECONOMY: Nicaragua is primarily an agricultural country, but … Continue reading →

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New Zealand, Auckland Cost of Living January 2010

Posted on March 13, 2010 by Xpatulator

LOCATION: New Zealand is in Oceania, islands in the South Pacific Ocean, southeast of Australia. CAPITAL CITY: Wellington LARGEST CITY: Auckland CURRENCY: New Zealand Dollar (NZD) ECONOMY: New Zealand has a modern, prosperous, developed economy. New Zealanders have a high … Continue reading →

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New Caledonia, Noumea Cost of Living January 2010

Posted on March 13, 2010 by Xpatulator

LOCATION: New Caledonia is in Oceania, islands in the South Pacific Ocean, east of Australia. CAPITAL CITY: Nouméa LARGEST CITY: Nouméa CURRENCY: CFP Franc (XPF) ECONOMY: New Caledonia is a small economy rich in mineral resources (estimated to have 25% … Continue reading →

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Netherlands, Amsterdam Cost of Living January 2010

Posted on March 13, 2010 by Xpatulator

LOCATION: The Netherlands is in Western Europe, bordering the North Sea, between Belgium and Germany. CAPITAL CITY: Amsterdam LARGEST CITY: Amsterdam CURRENCY: Euro (EUR) ECONOMY: The Netherlands has a highly industrialized, prosperous and open economy. Manufacturing and commerce are the … Continue reading →

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Nepal, Kathmandu Cost of Living January 2010

Posted on March 13, 2010 by Xpatulator

LOCATION: Nepal is in Southern Asia, between China and India. CAPITAL CITY: Kathmandu LARGEST CITY: Kathmandu CURRENCY: Nepalese Rupee (NPR) ECONOMY: Nepal is one of the world’s poorest countries. Over 80% of the workforce are employed in agriculture. Nepal remains … Continue reading →

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Nauru, Yaren Cost of Living January 2010

Posted on March 13, 2010 by Xpatulator

LOCATION: Nauru is in Oceania, an island in the South Pacific Ocean, south of the Marshall Islands. CAPITAL CITY: It is the only republican state in the world without an official capital LARGEST CITY: Yaren CURRENCY: Australian Dollar (AUD) ECONOMY: … Continue reading →

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Namibia, Windhoek Cost of Living January 2010

Posted on March 12, 2010 by Xpatulator

LOCATION: Namibia is in Southern Africa, bordering the South Atlantic Ocean, between Angola and South Africa. CAPITAL CITY: Windhoek LARGEST CITY: Windhoek CURRENCY: Namibian Dollar (NAD) ECONOMY: Namibia?s economy consists primarily of mining and manufacturing which represent 74% and 11% … Continue reading →

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Myanmar, Yangon Cost of Living January 2010

Posted on March 12, 2010 by Xpatulator

LOCATION: Myanmar (Burma) is in South-Eastern Asia, bordering the Andaman Sea and the Bay of Bengal, between Bangladesh and Thailand. CAPITAL CITY: Nay Pyi Taw LARGEST CITY: Yangon CURRENCY: Myanmar Kyat (MMK) ECONOMY: Myanmar’s economy is mainly agriculture based, the … Continue reading →

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