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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.

Saudi Arabia, Riyadh – Cost of Living

Posted on August 30, 2010 by Xpatulator

Saudi Arabia’s economy is petroleum-based; roughly 75% of budget revenues and 90% of export earnings come from the oil industry. Riyadh is the capital and largest city of Saudi Arabia. Riyadh is a large metropolis and is a focal point … Continue reading →

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Expat Kids, not just cost of living

Posted on August 30, 2010 by Xpatulator

Is being an expat all about attitude, and if so, does this have an immense influence on expat children and how they perceive their situation in this new environment? If as adults we have doubts about settling in a new … Continue reading →

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Sao Tome and Principe, Sao Tome – Cost of Living

Posted on August 30, 2010 by Xpatulator

The economy of Sao Tome and Principe, while traditionally dependent on cocoa, is experiencing considerable changes due to investment in the development of its oil industry its territorial waters in the oil-rich waters of the Gulf of Guinea. Sao Tome … Continue reading →

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San Marino, San Marino – Cost of Living

Posted on August 29, 2010 by Xpatulator

The tourist sector contributes over 50% of San Marino’s GDP. Other key industries are banking, electronics, and ceramics. The main agricultural products are wine and cheese. The City of San Marino is the capital city of the Republic of San … Continue reading →

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Samoa, Apia – Cost of Living

Posted on August 29, 2010 by Xpatulator

The economy of Samoa has traditionally been dependent on development aid, private family remittances from overseas, and agricultural exports. Agriculture employs two-thirds of the labour force, and furnishes 90% of exports. Apia is the capital and the largest city of … Continue reading →

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Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Kingstown – Cost of Living

Posted on August 29, 2010 by Xpatulator

The economy of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is largely based on agriculture which is dominated by banana production. The services sector, based mostly on a growing tourist industry, is also important. Kingstown is the chief port of Saint Vincent, … Continue reading →

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Miscellaneous International Cost of Living Ranking

Posted on August 29, 2010 by Xpatulator

This report provides you with the rank of Miscellaneous cost of living indexes for 282 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 … Continue reading →

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Saint Lucia, Castries – Cost of Living

Posted on August 29, 2010 by Xpatulator

The economy of Saint Lucia depends primarily on tourism, banana production, and light manufacturing. Castries is the capital city of Saint Lucia. Castries houses the government and head offices of many businesses both foreign and local. It also has a … Continue reading →

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Asia-Pacific Cost of Living – 2010

Posted on August 28, 2010 by Xpatulator

Asia-Pacific has the top 2, most expensive cities in the world, as at 1 July 2010. Tokyo is first and Hong Kong the second most expensive location in the world (and most expensive in greater China), whilst Sydney is the … Continue reading →

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Saint Kitts and Nevis, Basseterre – Cost of Living

Posted on August 28, 2010 by Xpatulator

The economy of Saint Kitts and Nevis is dominated by tourism, agriculture and light manufacturing industries. Basseterre is the capital of the Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis. The city of Basseterre has established itself as a financial centre in … Continue reading →

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