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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.

Qatar — Seven Years and Counting….

Posted on May 4, 2014 by Xpatulator

Here is an interesting perspective of Doha, Qatar from an expat who has lived there for seven years and watched the diverse changes from the building of a city to sporting and cultural events…. Seven years and counting…..

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Top Ranked COL Expat Cities April 2014

Posted on April 25, 2014 by Xpatulator

Luanda retains top position for most expensive city in the world and Africa for expatriates Caracas moves up from fifth position in the world and is the most expensive in the Americas Singapore most expensive in Asia Pacific Oslo most expensive in … Continue reading →

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Expatriate International Cost of Living Location Rankings April 2014

Posted on April 10, 2014 by Xpatulator

  Xpatulator.com city rankings show Luanda Angola at #1, Caracas Venezuela #2 and Oslo Norway #3. Here are the Top 10 City Rankings including all 13 basket groups:   Top 10 City Rankings (all 13 baskets)  April Ranking Location January … Continue reading →

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International Cost of Living Index for Top Ten Ranked Cities January 2014

Posted on March 11, 2014 by Xpatulator

The below grid shows the Cost of Living Index (COLI) variances over the last 6 years from January 2009 to January 2014 1. The most noticeable change in Cost of Living Index (COLI) is Tokyo from 142.96 to 122.9 index points, … Continue reading →

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What is your future in 2014?

Posted on February 27, 2014 by Xpatulator

Thinking of moving to another city? Thinking of moving to a new job? Or perhaps you company is relocating you? Have you considered the expenses that you are going to incur on the other side, or the savings you may … Continue reading →

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Most Expensive City in World – in Africa

Posted on January 31, 2014 by Xpatulator

Globally and in Africa, Luanda Angola is the most expensive destination for expats despite the obvious poverty and sprawling slums. The Swiss cities of Zurich and Geneva still maintain their positions in the top ten, while Caracas moves up the … Continue reading →

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Luanda Most Expensive City for Expats 2014

Posted on January 22, 2014 by Xpatulator

Xpatulator Cost of Living Rankings – Luanda Tops the List as most expensive city to live as an expatriate for first quarter 2014

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Five Communication Essentials For International Travelers

Posted on November 21, 2013 by Xpatulator

And by essentials I mean they’re completely optional.  We all travel differently and have varying expectations and goals for our excursions.  Some of us have embraced technology and the age of social media and [over] sharing and others like to … Continue reading →

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Xpatulator New Pricing Structure

Posted on November 8, 2013 by Xpatulator

We have changed the way in which you purchase from us, instead of buying credits we now have a Subscription Offering.  This new method of subscribing represent a substantial saving for our clients compared to our competitors, who either charge … Continue reading →

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NEWS FLASH!! NEWS FLASH!! NEWS FLASH!! NEWS FLASH!! NEWS FLASH!!

Posted on October 31, 2013 by Xpatulator

International Assignment Management Calculator, User Interface AND Subscription  Offering! We have so many new exciting additions to our website with our new design, the question is where to start? Xpatulator.com has been redesigned for your convenience.  The new user interface … Continue reading →

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