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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.

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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Caracas: The Americas Most Expensive City to Live for 3rd Quarter 2012

Posted on September 13, 2012 by Xpatulator

  The combination of North and South America cost of living rankings has the oil rich countries of Venezuela and Brazil as the most expensive places to live for expatriates in the Americas. Caracas is the capital and largest city … Continue reading →

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Hong Kong – Most expensive city to live in the world : 1 July 2012

Posted on August 14, 2012 by Xpatulator

It is not surprising that Hong Kong is sitting at the top of the list of most expensive places to live in the world.  Why?  While Hong Kong used to be a major manufacturing centre before WWII this only contributed towards 9% … Continue reading →

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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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