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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.

International Hardship Premium Locations 2016

Posted on July 12, 2016 by Xpatulator

Hardship refers to the relative difference an expatriate and their family are likely to experience and the relative impact on their lifestyle when moving between different locations. In assessing how much to pay an expatriate, it is important to take … Continue reading →

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International City Cost of Living 2016 for Expatriate Professional Migrants

Posted on July 11, 2016 by Xpatulator

Hong Kong is the most expensive city in the world for an expatriate professional migrant to live in 2016. The top ten most expensive cities in the world comprise three from Asia-Pacific (Hong Kong (1); Singapore (4); Tokyo (8)), three … Continue reading →

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

Posted on July 5, 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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International Transport Cost of Living 2016

Posted on May 26, 2016 by Xpatulator

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

Posted on May 25, 2016 by Xpatulator

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

Posted on May 24, 2016 by Xpatulator

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

Posted on May 23, 2016 by Xpatulator

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 →

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Country Cost of Living Comparison 2016

Posted on May 19, 2016 by Xpatulator

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

Posted on May 16, 2016 by Xpatulator

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 →

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International Groceries Cost Comparison April 2016

Posted on May 6, 2016 by Xpatulator

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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