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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.

Cleveland Ohio – Cost of Living

Cleveland is a city in the U.S. state of Ohio and the county seat of Cuyahoga County, the most populous county in the state. Cleveland’s businesses have diversified into the service economy, including financial services, insurance, legal, and healthcare sectors, … Continue reading

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Chicago – Cost of Living

Chicago is the third largest city in the United States, and is the largest city in the state of Illinois and the Midwestern United States. Chicago is home to 12 Fortune 500 companies. Chicago is a major transportation and distribution … Continue reading

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Charlotte NC – Cost of Living

Charlotte is the largest city in the state of North Carolina and the seat of Mecklenburg County. Charlotte has become a major U.S. financial center and is now the second largest banking center in the United States (after New York). … Continue reading

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Boston Mass – Cost of Living

Boston is the capital and largest city of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and is one of the oldest cities in the United States. Boston’s colleges and universities have a major impact on the city and region’s economy. Boston’s schools are … Continue reading

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Baltimore Md – Cost of Living

Baltimore is an independent city and the largest city and cultural center of the U.S. state of Maryland. Baltimore is a major U.S. seaport and is situated closer to major Midwestern markets than any other major seaport on the East … Continue reading

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Why are Expatriates paid differently to local people?

Most countries have a two tier Pay Market. The two distinct pay markets are typically an Expatriate Market and a Local Market.   The Expatriate Market is largely determined by the origin of each Expatriate. It is quite normal to … Continue reading

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Austin Tex – Cost of Living

Austin is the capital of the U.S. state of Texas and the seat of Travis County. Austin is considered to be a major center for high tech. Thousands of graduates each year from the engineering and computer science programs at … Continue reading

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Atlanta GA – Cost of Living

Atlanta is the capital and most populous city in the state of Georgia. Atlanta ranks third in the number of Fortune 500 companies, behind New York City, and Houston. Several major national and international companies are headquartered in Atlanta or … Continue reading

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Anchorage AK – Cost of Living

Anchorage is a consolidated city-borough in the state of Alaska. Anchorage’s largest economic sectors include transportation, military, local and federal government, tourism, and resource extraction. Large portions of the local economy depend on Anchorage’s geographical location and surrounding natural resources. … Continue reading

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Uruguay, Montevideo – Cost of Living

The economy is largely based on agriculture (making up 10% of GDP and the most substantial export) and the state sector. Uruguay’s economy relies heavily on trade, particularly in agricultural exports, leaving the country vulnerable to slumps in commodity prices. … Continue reading

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