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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.

Brunei, Bandar Seri Begawan – Cost of Living

Posted on October 11, 2010 by Xpatulator

The economy of Brunei is small but wealthy with a mixture of foreign and domestic entrepreneurship, government regulation, welfare measures, and village tradition. Crude oil and natural gas production account for nearly half of its GDP. Substantial income from overseas … Continue reading →

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Bhutan, Thimphu – Cost of Living

Posted on October 11, 2010 by Xpatulator

The economy of Bhutan is based on agriculture, forestry, tourism and the sale of hydroelectric power to India. Agriculture provides the main livelihood for more than 80 percent of the population. Agrarian practices consist largely of subsistence farming and animal … Continue reading →

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Bermuda, Hamilton – Cost of Living

Posted on October 10, 2010 by Xpatulator

The economy of Bermuda is very affluent and has one of the highest per capita incomes in the world, having successfully exploited its location by providing financial services for international firms and luxury tourist facilities. Hamilton is located on the … Continue reading →

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Bosnia and Herzegovina, Sarajevo – Cost of Living

Posted on October 10, 2010 by Xpatulator

The eceonomy of Bosnia and Herzegovina faces the dual problem of rebuilding a war-torn country and introducing market reforms to its formerly centrally-planned economy. Although agriculture is almost all in private hands, farms are generally small and inefficient, and the … Continue reading →

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Europe Cost of Living – 2010

Posted on October 10, 2010 by Xpatulator

Europe’s most expensive cities are those that are not on the Euro. The most expensive city in Europe is Geneva (ranked 8 in the world), while Zurich is Europe’s third most expensive city (ranked 10 in the world), making Switzerland … Continue reading →

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Bolivia, La Paz – Cost of Living

Posted on October 10, 2010 by Xpatulator

The economy of Bolivia is characterised by the lowest GDP per capita in South America. However, the country is rich in natural resources and has the second largest natural gas reserves in South America. Bolivia is also estimated to have … Continue reading →

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Belgium, Brussels – Cost of Living

Posted on October 10, 2010 by Xpatulator

The economy of Belgium is a modern, private enterprise economy that has capitalized on its central geographic location, highly developed transport network, and diversified industrial and commercial base. Brussels is the de facto capital city of the European Union (EU) … Continue reading →

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Belarus, Minsk – Cost of Living

Posted on October 9, 2010 by Xpatulator

The Belarusian economy remains largely state-controlled. Thus approximately half of Belarusians are employed by state-controlled companies. The country relies on imports such as oil from Russia. Important agricultural products include potatoes and cattle byproducts, including meat. As of 1994, the … Continue reading →

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Education International Cost of Living Ranking 2010

Posted on October 9, 2010 by Xpatulator

This report provides you with the rank of Education cost of living indexes as at September 2010 for each of our 300 global locations. The indexes are calculated using the prices for specific quantities of the same goods and services … Continue reading →

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Benin, Cotonou – Cost of Living

Posted on October 9, 2010 by Xpatulator

The economy of Benin remains underdeveloped and dependent on subsistence agriculture, cotton production, and regional trade. Cotton accounts for 40% of GDP and roughly 80% of official export receipts. Cotonou is the economic capital of Benin, as well as its … Continue reading →

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