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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.

Portugal, Lisbon – Cost of Living

Posted on August 27, 2010 by Xpatulator

The economy of Portugal is a high income mixed economy. Fisheries and agriculture account for about 4% of the GDP, employing 13% of the labour force. The tertiary sector has grown, producing 66% of the GDP and providing jobs for … Continue reading →

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Poland, Warsaw – Cost of Living

Posted on August 26, 2010 by Xpatulator

The economy of Poland is considered to be one of the healthiest economies of the post-communist countries, and is currently the fastest growing country within the EU. Warsaw is the capital and largest city of Poland. Warsaw is home to … Continue reading →

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Philippines, Manila – Cost of Living

Posted on August 26, 2010 by Xpatulator

The economy of the Philippines is a mixed economic system, and one of the newly industrialized emerging market economies of the world. Important sectors of the Philippine economy include agriculture and industry, particularly food processing, textiles and garments, and electronics … Continue reading →

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Peru, Lima – Cost of Living

Posted on August 26, 2010 by Xpatulator

The economy of Peru is an emerging market-oriented economy characterized by a high level of foreign trade. Peru’s economy has experienced significant growth in the last 15 years. Lima is the capital and largest city of Peru. Lima is the … Continue reading →

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Grocery International Cost of Living Ranking

Posted on August 26, 2010 by Xpatulator

This report provides you with the rank of Grocery 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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Paraguay, Asuncion – Cost of Living

Posted on August 26, 2010 by Xpatulator

Paraguay has a market economy characterized by a large informal sector. Agriculture dominates the economy, but unequal land distribution has resulted in a large class of peasant farm laborers. A large portion of the population is uninvolved in the formal … Continue reading →

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Papua New Guinea, Port Moresby – Cost of Living

Posted on August 25, 2010 by Xpatulator

The economy of Papua New Guinea is richly endowed with natural resources, but exploitation has been hampered by the rugged terrain and the high cost of developing infrastructure. Agriculture provides a subsistence livelihood for the bulk of the population. Port … Continue reading →

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Panama, Panama City – Cost of Living

Posted on August 25, 2010 by Xpatulator

The Economy of Panama is free market economy with a history of low inflation. It is based mainly on the services industry, heavily weighted toward banking, commerce, and tourism. Panama City is the capital and largest city of the Republic … Continue reading →

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Palau, Melekeok – Cost of Living

Posted on August 25, 2010 by Xpatulator

The economy of Palau consists primarily of tourism, subsistence agriculture, and fishing. Tourist activity focuses on scuba diving and snorkeling in the islands’ rich marine environment, including its barrier reefs walls and World War II wrecks. The government is the … Continue reading →

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How to Calculate an International Cost of Living Allowance

Posted on August 25, 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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