Author Archives: Xpatulator

Unknown's avatar

About Xpatulator

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.

Austin Tex – Cost of Living

Posted on September 11, 2010 by Xpatulator

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 →

Posted in USA | Tagged , | Comments Off on Austin Tex – Cost of Living

Atlanta GA – Cost of Living

Posted on September 10, 2010 by Xpatulator

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 →

Posted in USA | Tagged , | Comments Off on Atlanta GA – Cost of Living

Anchorage AK – Cost of Living

Posted on September 10, 2010 by Xpatulator

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 →

Posted in USA | Tagged , , | Comments Off on Anchorage AK – Cost of Living

Uruguay, Montevideo – Cost of Living

Posted on September 10, 2010 by Xpatulator

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 →

Posted in Montevideo | Tagged , , | Comments Off on Uruguay, Montevideo – Cost of Living

United Kingdom, London – Cost of Living

Posted on September 10, 2010 by Xpatulator

The economy of the United Kingdom is that of a major developed capitalist economy. The United Kingdom is one of the world’s most globalised countries. The British economy is made up of the economies of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern … Continue reading →

Posted in London | Tagged , , | Comments Off on United Kingdom, London – Cost of Living

United Kingdom, Leeds – Cost of Living

Posted on September 9, 2010 by Xpatulator

The economy of the United Kingdom is that of a major developed capitalist economy. The United Kingdom is one of the world’s most globalised countries. The British economy is made up of the economies of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern … Continue reading →

Posted in United Kingdom | Tagged , , | Comments Off on United Kingdom, Leeds – Cost of Living

United Kingdom, Glasgow – Cost of Living

Posted on September 9, 2010 by Xpatulator

The economy of the United Kingdom is that of a major developed capitalist economy. The United Kingdom is one of the world’s most globalised countries. The British economy is made up of the economies of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern … Continue reading →

Posted in Glasgow | Tagged , , | Comments Off on United Kingdom, Glasgow – Cost of Living

United Kingdom, Birmingham – Cost of Living

Posted on September 9, 2010 by Xpatulator

The economy of the United Kingdom is that of a major developed capitalist economy. The United Kingdom is one of the world’s most globalised countries. The British economy is made up of the economies of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern … Continue reading →

Posted in Birmingham | Tagged , , | Comments Off on United Kingdom, Birmingham – Cost of Living

Do Expatriates experience hardship?

Posted on September 9, 2010 by Xpatulator

Does an Expatriate and their family experience any hardship? First impressions can be misleading. Many Expatriates accept an overseas position with high expectations of a better quality life, luxury accommodation, and the excitement of new experiences.   The reality is … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , | 1 Comment

United Arab Emirates, Dubai – Cost of Living

Posted on September 9, 2010 by Xpatulator

The economy of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is that of a developing country. The UAE currently has one of the fastest growing economies in the world. Dubai is one of the seven emirates of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). … Continue reading →

Posted in United Arab Emirates | Tagged , , | Comments Off on United Arab Emirates, Dubai – Cost of Living