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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.

Saint Helena, Jamestown – Cost of Living

Posted on August 28, 2010 by Xpatulator

The economy of St Helena is very weak, and the island is almost entirely sustained by aid from London. The public sector dominates the economy, accounting for about half of GDP. Jamestown is the capital of the island of Saint … Continue reading →

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Rwanda, Kigali – Cost of Living

Posted on August 28, 2010 by Xpatulator

The economy of Rwanda is primarily rural with about 90% of the population engaged in agriculture with few natural resources and minimal industry. Primary exports are coffee and tea. Kigali is the capital and largest city of Rwanda. Kigali is … Continue reading →

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Household International Cost of Living Ranking

Posted on August 28, 2010 by Xpatulator

This report provides you with the rank of Household 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 patterns … Continue reading →

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Russia, Moscow – Cost of Living

Posted on August 28, 2010 by Xpatulator

The economy of Russia is the eighth largest economy in the world by nominal value and the sixth largest by purchasing power parity (PPP). Oil, natural gas, metals, and timber account for more than 80% of Russian exports abroad. Moscow … Continue reading →

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Asia-Pacific Cost of Living – 2010

Posted on August 27, 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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Romania, Bucharest – Cost of Living

Posted on August 27, 2010 by Xpatulator

Romania is an upper-middle income European Union member economy of Central-Eastern Europe. Bucharest is the capital and largest city of Romania. Bucharest is the industrial, cultural, and financial centre of Romania and is one of the main industrial centres and … Continue reading →

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Qatar, Doha – Cost of Living

Posted on August 27, 2010 by Xpatulator

Petroleum is the cornerstone of Qatar’s economy and accounts for more than 70% of total government revenue. Doha is the capital and largest city of the state of Qatar. Doha is Qatar’s largest city, with over 80% of the nation’s … Continue reading →

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Puerto Rico, San Juan – Cost of Living

Posted on August 27, 2010 by Xpatulator

The economy of Puerto Rico is dynamic with a diverse industrial sector that has surpassed agriculture as the primary focus of economic activity and income. San Juan is the capital and largest municipality in Puerto Rico. San Juan is one … Continue reading →

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A new approach to expatriate pay

Posted on August 27, 2010 by Xpatulator

The challenges of ensuring expatriates are paid fair salaries across different countries, in the current economic climate, of the credit crisis together with rapid currency and inflation fluctuations are increasingly complex. The current economic climate has made it necessary to … Continue reading →

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Healthcare International Cost of Living Ranking

Posted on August 27, 2010 by Xpatulator

This report provides you with the rank of Healthcare 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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