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As an Expat how do you communicate?
As expats we are far away from the ones we love (maybe distance does make the heart grow fonder), our communication systems of today however do make our loved ones within our grasp even across the miles. Having left home … Continue reading
What do you miss about Home?
Initially there is the interview, the prospect of something new on the horizon, the excitement of travel, of the unknown. There is a flutter of energy that embraces the family as possessions are sold or stored, clothes and personal … Continue reading
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Expatriate Cost of Living Bangladesh, Dhaka
Bangladesh can be found in Southern Asia, it is bordered on the west, north and east by India and the southeast by Burma (Myanmar). On the south there is an exceedingly uneven deltaic which is fissured by many rivers and streams which flows into the Bay of Bengal.
What is the cost of living in Dhaka for expatriates? Continue reading
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Expatriate Pay in Baku, Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan is in South Western Asia, bordering the Caspian Sea, between Iran and Russia, with a small European portion north of the Caucasus range. Continue reading
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Before you go on an international assignment
The opportunity to get international experience can accelerate your career, but you should do your homework thoroughly before committing. With the shift in economic strength shifting eastward, the number of people taking international assignments is growing. Continue reading
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Comparative Cost of Living : Perth, Australia
Perth is the capital and largest city of the Australian state of Western Australia and ranks fourth amongst the nation’s cities, with a growth rate consistently above the national average. The climate is hot with Summer temperatures rising to 36°, … Continue reading
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Brisbane, Australia Cost of Living
Brisbane’s economy is diverse. White-collar industries include information technology, financial services, higher education and public sector administration generally concentrated in and around the central business district and recently established office areas in the inner suburbs. Blue-collar industries, including petroleum refining, stevedoring, paper milling, metalworking and QR railway workshops, tend to be located on the lower reaches of the Brisbane River and in new industrial zones on the urban fringe. Tourism is an important part of the Brisbane economy, both in its own right and as a gateway to other areas of Queensland.
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Expatriate Spotlight on Buenos Aires in Argentina
Argentina is in Southern South America, bordering the South Atlantic Ocean, between Chile and Uruguay. Buenos Aires is the capital city of Argentina, translated meaning “Land of Silver”. Continue reading
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Education International Cost of Living Ranking – April 2011
This report provides you with the rank of Education cost of living indexes as at April 2011 for each of our 300 global locations. The indexes are calculated using the prices for specific quantities of the same goods and services in each location, based on expatriate spending patterns across 13 broad categories (Basket Groups). Continue reading
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International Cost of Living Ranking – April 2011
Rising grocery and oil prices are impacting the low income earners most severely, but are also likely to impact expatriate purchasing power.
Lower income earners spend a larger percentage of their income on groceries and transport. The world’s poorest consumers spend a large proportion of their income, around 50 to 70 percent, on food and have limited capacity to adjust quickly to rapid price increases. In places like Egypt, Tunisia and Libya this has contributed to political unrest. At the expatriate level the impact will also be felt as up to 16% of their income is spent on groceries and 18% on transport. Continue reading
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