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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.

Clothing Cost of Living Ranking August 2016

Posted on August 4, 2016 by Xpatulator

The August 2016 international most expensive places for expat clothing items such as business, casual and children’s clothing and footwear. The world cost of living comparison (top 50) rankings for expat clothing items from most expensive location to least expensive … Continue reading →

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Alcohol and Tobacco Cost of Living Ranking July 2016

Posted on August 2, 2016 by Xpatulator

The July 2016 most expensive international expat places for alcohol & tobacco items such as beer, spirits, wine and cigarettes. The world cost of living comparison (top 50) rankings for alcohol & tobacco items from most expensive location to least … Continue reading →

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Middle East Expat Cost of Living Comparison Rankings July 2016

Posted on July 28, 2016 by Xpatulator

Abu-Dhabi in the UAE is the most expensive city for expats in the Middle East, followed by Beirut. Dubai and Doha are third and fourth respectively, while Manama has dropped to 10th most expensive in the Middle East, having dropped … Continue reading →

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Europe Expat Cost of Living Comparison Rankings July 2016

Posted on July 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 for expatriates. This is due primarily to the strong Swiss Franc which has maintained its position … Continue reading →

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Asia Pacific Expat Cost of Living Comparison Rankings July 2016

Posted on July 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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America Expat Cost of Living Comparison Rankings July 2016

Posted on July 24, 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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Africa Expat Cost of Living Comparison Rankings July 2016

Posted on July 23, 2016 by Xpatulator

Overall African countries are some of the poorest and least developed in the world, with relatively low local cost of living expenses; however the cost of importing and transporting the international standard of goods that expatriates expect to purchase in … Continue reading →

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Latest International Country Inflation Rates July 2016

Posted on July 19, 2016 by Xpatulator

The latest available inflation rate for all countries world wide (2016 est.): Afghanistan 5% Albania 0.7% Algeria 6.08% Angola 29.23% Anguilla 3.1% Antigua and Barbuda 1.4% Argentina 40.5% Armenia -2.1% Aruba -1.6% Australia 1.3% Austria 0.6% Azerbaijan 10.5% Bahamas 2% … Continue reading →

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

Posted on July 18, 2016 by Xpatulator

An expatriate professional migrant is someone who voluntarily lives outside their country in order to take up a job opportunity and a better or at the very least a similar, quality of life with the intention returning to their home … Continue reading →

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The 10 Cheapest Low Hardship Countries For Expatriate Professional Migrants July 2016

Posted on July 14, 2016 by Xpatulator

The 10 cheapest low hardship countries for expatriate professional migrants as at July 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 … Continue reading →

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