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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.

Being An Expat, Your Salary, Your Cost of Living

Posted on February 8, 2013 by Xpatulator

In many social or work situations, I often get asked the question: “So what exactly do you do?” or “What is the business about?” My usual response is to explain that I am a part owner in a Cost of … Continue reading →

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How Does Your Salary Compare?

Posted on December 1, 2012 by Xpatulator

Most of us spend much of our time working for a salary. The average person will spend close to 40 years earning a salary of some sort. Do we spend enough time and effort making sure what we get paid … Continue reading →

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Posted on November 24, 2012 by Xpatulator

Originally posted on Peta McSharry:
Live to work, or work to live? Luckily I get to do both. Growing up playing sport (a total of 8 different sports in one school year), means sports has always played a huge part…

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Europe, Some Of The Most Expensive Cities To Live In The World?

Posted on October 21, 2012 by Xpatulator

The most expensive cities in Europe for expatriates to live in: Zurich (Second most expensive in the world); Geneva; Monaco; London; Oslo.

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Cost of Living Rankings For The Middle East October 2012

Posted on October 15, 2012 by Xpatulator

Highlights The most expensive countries in the Middle East for expatriates to live in are: Qatar; United Arab Emirates; Israel; Iran; Lebanon. The most expensive cities in the Middle East for expatriates to live in: Doha (122 most expensive in … Continue reading →

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Asia Pacific Cost of Living Rankings for October 2012

Posted on October 10, 2012 by Xpatulator

The most expensive countries in Asia Pacific for expatriates to live in are: Japan; Papua New Guinea; Singapore;  Australia, China The most expensive cities for expatriates to live in are: Tokyo (the most expensive in the world); Hong Kong; Yokohama; … Continue reading →

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Cost of Living Rankings for Africa October 2012

Posted on October 9, 2012 by Xpatulator

Luanda as the most expensive city in Africa has an overall cost of living index of 131.69 compared to New York with an index of 100, and Tokyo with an index of 139.89. Luanda’s cost of living index is similar … Continue reading →

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THE AMERICAS: COST OF LIVING RANKINGS FOR OCTOBER 2012

Posted on October 8, 2012 by Xpatulator

Highlights: The most expensive countries in The Americas for expatriates to live in are: Venezuela; Bermuda; Brazil; andCayman Islands The most expensive cities for expatriates to live in are: Caracas (Seventh most expensive in the world); New York (Manhattan); Hamilton; Sao Paulo; and Rio de Janeiro The cheapest city for … Continue reading →

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Tokyo – Most Expensive Place To Live In 2012

Posted on October 3, 2012 by Xpatulator

Tokyo is the most expensive city in the world with an overall cost of living index of 139.89 compared to New York with an index of 100. Tokyo is followed by Zurich, Geneva and Luanda in the October 2012 world … Continue reading →

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Zurich City – Just How Expensive Is It?

Posted on September 18, 2012 by Xpatulator

Zurich in Switzerland is a cultural Mecca and renowned for being one of the most desirable cities to live in many a survey. It is also however one of the most expensive cities to live in, ranking in the top ten … Continue reading →

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