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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.

Middle East Expat Cost of Living 2018

Doha in Qatar is the most expensive city for expats in the Middle East as at January 2018, followed by Beirut in Lebanon, and Jerusalem in Israel. While Doha is the most expensive city in the Middle East, it is … Continue reading

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Latest International Inflation Rates – February 2018

The latest available inflation rate for all countries world wide (as available in 15 February 2018): Afghanistan 3.1% (Nov 2017). Albania 1.7% (Jan 2018). Algeria 4.62% (Dec 2017). Angola 22.72% (Jan 2018). Anguilla 3.1% (2014 est). Antigua and Barbuda 1.4% … Continue reading

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2018 Most Expensive Countries for Expats

January 2018 survey by Xpatulator.com based on expatriate professional migrant spending focusing on “international” brands and premium service providers such as up-market medical practices, international schools, and exclusive, secure accommodation. The top ten most expensive countries in the world as … Continue reading

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Europe Expat Cost of Living January 2018

Oslo is Europe’s most expensive and the world’s 4th most expensive city, leapfrogging past Zurich and Geneva. Zurich and Geneva are ranked as the second and third most expensive expat cities in Europe and the 5th and 6th most expensive … Continue reading

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International City Cost of Living for Expatriate Professionals – January 2018

Top 20 City Rankings as at 1 January 2018 – Overall cost of living Index – All 13 Baskets: 1. Luanda (Angola-Africa) 2. Hong Kong (China-Asia-Pacific) 3. Singapore (Singapore-Asia-Pacific) 4. Oslo (Norway-Europe) 5. Zurich (Switzerland-Europe) 6. Geneva (Switzerland-Europe) 7. Hamilton … Continue reading

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The Most Expensive Countries in the World for Expatriates – January 2018

The top ten most expensive countries in the world as at January 2018 comprise three from Africa Angola (1); South Sudan (3); Central African Republic (10), three from Europe Norway (2); Switzerland (5); Denmark (7), three from America Bermuda (4); … Continue reading

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Latest International Inflation Rates – October 2017

The latest available inflation rate for all countries world wide (as available in October 2017): Afghanistan 4.5% (Aug 2017). Albania 25.18% (Sept 2017). Algeria 1.4% (2012 est). Angola 24.2% (Sept 2017). Anguilla 1% (Sept 2017). Antigua and Barbuda 1.8% (Sept … Continue reading

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Africa Expat Cost of Living Comparison – October 2017

Luanda is the most expensive city to live in the African region, and world-wide as at October 2017. The extremely costly safe expatriate accommodation, imported produce and costly international private schooling are among the main factors that have kept Launda … Continue reading

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International City Cost of Living for Expatriate Professional Migrants – October 2017

Luanda is the most expensive city in the world for an expatriate professional migrant to live in as at October 2017, followed by Hong Kong and Singapore. The top ten most expensive cities in the world comprise one from Africa … Continue reading

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The Most Expensive Countries in the World for Expatriate Professional Migrants – October 2017

This October 2017 survey by Xpatulator.com is based on expatriate professional migrant spending focusing on “international” brands and premium service providers such as up-market medical practices, international schools, and exclusive, secure accommodation. The top ten most expensive countries in the … Continue reading

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