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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.

International City Cost of Living for Expatriate Professionals – January 2018

Posted on January 11, 2018 by Xpatulator

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

Posted on January 9, 2018 by Xpatulator

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

Posted on October 28, 2017 by Xpatulator

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

Posted on October 17, 2017 by Xpatulator

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

Posted on October 16, 2017 by Xpatulator

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

Posted on October 15, 2017 by Xpatulator

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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Europe Expat Cost of Living – July 2017

Posted on September 7, 2017 by Xpatulator

Zurich and Geneva are ranked as the first and second most expensive expat cities in Europe and the 4th and 5th most expensive cities in the world for expatriates as at July 2017. This is due primarily to the strong … Continue reading →

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Asia Pacific Expat Cost of Living – July 2017

Posted on September 5, 2017 by Xpatulator

Hong Kong is the overall most expensive ciy in Asia-Pacific and is the second most expensive city in the world (after Luanda) as at July 2017, mainly due to extremely high housing costs, as well as high cost of schooling … Continue reading →

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America Expat Cost of Living July 2017

Posted on August 28, 2017 by Xpatulator

Hamilton in Bermuda is the most expensive location in the Americas as at July 2017, in 6th place globally; this is due to the high price of property and the fact that most items have to be transported to Bermuda … Continue reading →

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Middle East Expat Cost of Living July 2017

Posted on August 27, 2017 by Xpatulator

Doha in Qatar is the most expensive city for expats in the Middle East as at July 2017, followed by Jerusalem in Israel, and Abu-Dhabi in the UAE. While Doha is the most expensive city in the Middle East, it … Continue reading →

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