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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.

Japan, Nagoya – Cost of Living

Posted on September 23, 2010 by Xpatulator

The economy of Japan is the second largest in the world, after the United States at around $5 trillion USD in terms of nominal GDP and third after the United States and China when adjusted for purchasing power parity. Banking, … Continue reading →

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Guadeloupe, Basse-Terre – Cost of Living

Posted on September 23, 2010 by Xpatulator

The economy of Guadeloupe depends on tourism, agriculture, light industry and services. It is dependent on France for large subsidies and imports.   Basse-Terre is the capital and second largest city of Guadeloupe. The surrounding areas of Basse-Terre consists of … Continue reading →

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French Polynesia, Papeete – Cost of Living

Posted on September 22, 2010 by Xpatulator

The economy of French Polynesia is moderately developed and dependent on imported goods, tourism, and the financial assistance of mainland France. Tourist facilities are well developed and are available on the major islands.   Papeete is the capital of French … Continue reading →

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French Guiana, Cayenne – Cost of Living

Posted on September 22, 2010 by Xpatulator

French Guiana is heavily dependent on France for subsidies, trade, and goods. Main industries include fishing, gold mining and timber. The Guiana Space Centre at Kourou contributes 25% of GDP and employs approximately 1,700 people.   Cayenne is the capital … Continue reading →

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France, Marseille – Cost of Living

Posted on September 22, 2010 by Xpatulator

The economy of France is a mixed economy which is the fifth largest economy in the world, by measurement of GDP (nominal), behind the United States, Japan, China and Germany. It is the second largest economy in Europe.   Marseille … Continue reading →

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How to Calculate an International Cost of Living Allowance

Posted on September 22, 2010 by Xpatulator

A Cost of Living Allowance (COLA) is a salary supplement paid to employees to cover differences in the cost of living, particularly as a result of an international assignment. The amount of COLA should enable an expatriate to be able … Continue reading →

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France, Lyon – Cost of Living

Posted on September 22, 2010 by Xpatulator

The economy of France is a mixed economy which is the fifth largest economy in the world, by measurement of GDP (nominal), behind the United States, Japan, China and Germany. It is the second largest economy in Europe.   Lyon … Continue reading →

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Cook Islands, Avarua – Cost of Living

Posted on September 21, 2010 by Xpatulator

The Economy of the Cook Islands is isolated from foreign markets, has inadequate infrastructure, lacks major natural resources and suffers greatly from natural disasters. Agriculture is the main economic base while there is limited manufacturing. The Cook Islands economy is … Continue reading →

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Brazil, Sao Paulo – Cost of Living

Posted on September 21, 2010 by Xpatulator

The economy of Brazil is a federal economy. Brazil is the ninth largest economy in the world and the second largest in the Americas, after the United States.   Sao Paulo, the capital of the state of Sao Paulo, is … Continue reading →

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Brazil, Rio de Janeiro – Cost of Living

Posted on September 21, 2010 by Xpatulator

The economy of Brazil is a federal economy. Brazil is the ninth largest economy in the world and the second largest in the Americas, after the United States. Rio, is the capital city of the State of Rio de Janeiro, … Continue reading →

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