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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.

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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Education Cost of Living July 2012

Posted on July 12, 2012 by Xpatulator

The top 10 Most expensive places – Education Basket which includes Crèche / Pre-School Fees, High School / College Fees, Primary School Fees and Tertiary Study Fees: Singapore, Singapore Venezuela, Caracas Angola, Luanda Brazil, Sao Paulo Brazil, Rio de Janeiro … Continue reading →

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Communication Cost of Living July 2012

Posted on July 11, 2012 by Xpatulator

The top 10 Most expensive places – Communication Basket which includes Home Telephone Rental and Call Charges, Internet Connection and service, provider fees, Mobile / Cellular Phone Contract and Calls: Solomon Islands, Honiara Kiribati, South Tarawa Equatorial Guinea, Malabo Kenya, … Continue reading →

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Clothing Cost of Living July 2012

Posted on July 10, 2012 by Xpatulator

The top 10 Most expensive places – Clothing Basket which includes Business Suits, Casual Clothing, Children’s Clothing and footwear, Coats and hats, Evening Wear, Shoe Repairs and Underwear: Belarus, Minsk Brazil, Sao Paulo Brazil, Rio de Janeiro Venezuela, Caracas USA, … Continue reading →

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Alcohol & Tobacco Cost of Living July 2012

Posted on July 9, 2012 by Xpatulator

The top 10 Most expensive places – Alcohol & Tobacco Basket (Note Alcohol only where legally sold) and includes Alcohol at Bar, Beer, Cigarettes, Locally Produced Spirit, Whiskey and Wine: Kiribati, South Tarawa Uzbekistan, Tashkent Vanuatu, Port Vila Brazil, Sao … Continue reading →

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