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About Xpatulator

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.

Cost Of Living Index Calculation

Posted on September 2, 2008 by Xpatulator

Cost of living is the cost of maintaining a specified standard of living, similar to a typical household budget. A Cost of living index is a numerical way of comparing cost of living, either over time, or by comparing different … Continue reading →

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My Thoughts On Expatriate Pay Philosophy

Posted on August 26, 2008 by Xpatulator

In my observation organisations spend insufficient time creating and reviewing their approach to expatriate pay. This is dangerous given that the highest employee turnover is at the beginning and end of international assignments, indicating a lack of integration of expatriate … Continue reading →

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The Secret to Successful International Relocation

Posted on August 25, 2008 by Xpatulator

The biggest secret I have found to moving is to stay calm, my stomach always used to churn every time we would say: “Let’s look at moving to London, Perth, Colorado….” I would have this rush in the pit of … Continue reading →

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Do Expatriates experience hardship?

Posted on August 23, 2008 by Xpatulator

Does an Expatriate and their family experience any hardship? First impressions can be misleading. Many Expatriates accept an overseas position with high expectations of a better quality life, luxury accommodation, and the excitement of new experiences. The reality is that … Continue reading →

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Why are Expatriates paid differently to local people?

Posted on August 21, 2008 by Xpatulator

Most countries have a two tier Pay Market. The two distinct pay markets are typically an Expatriate Market and a Local Market. The Expatriate Market is largely determined by the origin of each Expatriate. It is quite normal to have … Continue reading →

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