Category Archives: cost of living

International Rankings – Cost of Living 1 April 2009

This article is well worth the time taken to read as it looks at where your city lies within the cost of living rankings worldwide. International Cost of Living Rankings International cost of living rankings are the result of comparing … Continue reading

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Expatriate Cost of Living India

India offers opportunity for expatriates to experience an increase in their purchasing power. Major cities in India offer a relatively low cost of living for expatriates for example Bangalore has an overall cost of living index of 64.6 (New York=100) and is the 38th cheapest place in the world for expatriates to live. Continue reading

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A New Approach to Expatriate Pay

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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How to Calculate a Cost of Living Allowance

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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