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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 Cost of Living August 2012

Posted on August 12, 2012 by Xpatulator

The most expensive place to live in July 2012 is Hong Kong based on the overall cost of living, encompassing all cost of living baskets. The cost of housing in Hong Kong is one of the largest contributors to making … Continue reading →

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Transport Cost of Living July 2012

Posted on July 21, 2012 by Xpatulator

The top 10 Most expensive places – Transport Basket which includes Hire Purchase / Lease of Vehicle, Petrol / Diesel, Public Transport, Service Maintenance, Tyres, Vehicle Insurance and Vehicle Purchase: Malawi, Lilongwe Timor-Leste, Dili Sudan, Khartoum Austria, Vienna Switzerland, Zurich … Continue reading →

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Restaurants Meals Out and Hotels Cost of Living July 2012

Posted on July 20, 2012 by Xpatulator

The top 10 Most expensive places – Restaurants Meals Out and Hotels Basket which includes Business Dinner, Dinner at Restaurant (non fast food), Hotel Rates and Take Away Drinks & Snacks (fast Food): Angola, Luanda Switzerland, Zurich Switzerland, Geneva Brazil, … Continue reading →

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Recreation and Culture Cost of Living July 2012

Posted on July 19, 2012 by Xpatulator

The top 10 Most expensive places – Recreation & Culture Basket which includes Books, Cinema Ticket, DVD and CD’s, Gym/Fitness Club Membership, Sports goods and Theatre Ticket: Sao Tome and Principe, Sao Tome Niger, Niamey Australia, Sydney Central African Republic, … Continue reading →

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Personal Care Cost of Living July 2012

Posted on July 18, 2012 by Xpatulator

The top 10 Most expensive places – Personal Care Basket which includes Cosmetics, Haircare, Moisturiser / Sun Block, Nappies, Pain Relief Tablets, Toilet Paper, Toothpaste and Soap / Shampoo / Conditioner: Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek Iran, Tehran Brazil, Sao Paulo Brazil, Rio … Continue reading →

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Miscellaneous Items Cost of Living July 2012

Posted on July 17, 2012 by Xpatulator

The top 10 Most expensive places – Miscellaneous Items Basket which includes Domestic Help, Dry Cleaning, Linen, Office Supplies, Newspapers and Magazines and Postage Stamps: Russia, Moscow Russia, Vladivostok Russia, Kaliningrad Russia, Nizhny Novgorod Russia, St. Petersburg Russia, Novosibirsk Eritrea, … Continue reading →

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Household Accommodation Cost of Living July 2012

Posted on July 16, 2012 by Xpatulator

The top 10 Most expensive places – Household Accommodation Basket which includes House / Flat Mortgage, House / Flat Rental, Household Electricity Consumption, Household Gas / Fuel Consumption, Household Water Consumption and Local Property Rates / Taxes / Levies: China, … Continue reading →

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Healthcare Cost of Living July 2012

Posted on July 15, 2012 by Xpatulator

The top 10 Most expensive places – Healthcare Basket which includes General Practitioner Consultation rates, Hospital Private Ward Daily Rate, Non-Prescription Medicine and Private Medical Insurance / Medical Aid Contributions: China, Hong Kong Australia, Sydney Japan, Tokyo Switzerland, Zurich Switzerland, … Continue reading →

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Groceries Cost of Living July 2012

Posted on July 14, 2012 by Xpatulator

The top 10 Most expensive places – Groceries Basket which includes Baby Consumables, Baked Goods, Baking, Canned Foods, Cheese, Cleaning Products, Dairy, Fresh Fruits, Fresh Vegetables, Fruit Juices, Frozen, Meat, Oil & Vinegars, Pet Food, Pre-Prepared Meals, Sauces, Seafood, Snacks, … Continue reading →

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Furniture and Appliances Cost of Living July 2012

Posted on July 13, 2012 by Xpatulator

The top 10 Most expensive places – Furniture & Appliances Basket which includes DVD Player, Fridge Freezer, Iron, Kettle, Toaster, Microwave, Light Bulbs, Television, Vacuum Cleaner and Washing Machine: Russia, Moscow Venezuela, Caracas Brazil, Sao Paulo Nigeria, Lagos Brazil, Rio … Continue reading →

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