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Expatriate Cost of Living Bangladesh, Dhaka

Posted on May 17, 2011 by Xpatulator

Bangladesh can be found in Southern Asia, it is bordered on the west, north and east by India and the southeast by Burma (Myanmar). On the south there is an exceedingly uneven deltaic which is fissured by many rivers and streams which flows into the Bay of Bengal.

What is the cost of living in Dhaka for expatriates? Continue reading →

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Expatriate Pay in Baku, Azerbaijan

Posted on May 16, 2011 by Xpatulator

Azerbaijan is in South Western Asia, bordering the Caspian Sea, between Iran and Russia, with a small European portion north of the Caucasus range. Continue reading →

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Comparative Cost of Living : Perth, Australia

Posted on April 26, 2011 by Xpatulator

Perth is the capital and largest city of the Australian state of Western Australia and ranks fourth amongst the nation’s cities, with a growth rate consistently above the national average. The climate is hot with Summer temperatures rising to 36°, … Continue reading →

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Healthcare International Cost of Living Ranking – April 2011

Posted on April 9, 2011 by Xpatulator

This report provides you with the rank of Healthcare cost of living indexes as at April 2011 for each of our 300 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 across 13 broad categories (Basket Groups). Our calculators make use of the cost of living indexes, based on your input and Xpatulator’s data, to create reports online which you can save, e-mail or convert to a pdf file. Continue reading →

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Morocco, Rabat – Cost of Living

Posted on November 10, 2010 by Xpatulator

The latest cost of living rank for each of the 13 Basket Groups is now available. Continue reading →

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International Cost Of Living Index Calculation

Posted on November 8, 2010 by Xpatulator

When comparing the cost of living between different locations the objective is to calculate the difference in the cost of living expressed as an index (e.g. dividing the cost of living in Location A by the cost of living in Location B may result in an index of 140). Continue reading →

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Maldives, Male – Cost of Living

Posted on November 7, 2010 by Xpatulator

Male has an overall cost of living index which equates it with middle cost of living locations. The overall cost of living index is comprised of the prices for defined quantities of the same goods and services across all 13 Basket Groups. Continue reading →

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Lebanon, Beirut – Cost of Living

Posted on November 4, 2010 by Xpatulator

The economy of Lebanon is characterized by remittances from Lebanese abroad which account for one fifth of the country’s economy. The thriving tourism and banking activities have made the services sector the most important part of the Lebanese economy employing nearly 65% of the workforce. Continue reading →

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Negotiating an Expatriate Package

Posted on June 16, 2010 by Xpatulator

Although international experience can be helpful for future promotional prospects, companies recognize that employees are cautious about going abroad for “possible future consideration”. Consequently companies usually offer employees financial and non-financial incentives to compensate for the upheaval associated with relocation abroad. Continue reading →

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How to Calculate a Cost of Living Index

Posted on April 2, 2010 by Xpatulator

Definition:A Cost Of Living Index (COLI) is a price index that measures the relative cost of living over time. It is an index that measures differences in the price of goods and services. A COLI measures changes over time in … Continue reading →

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