Category Archives: Expatriate Hardship

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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Alcohol & Tobacco International Cost of Living Ranking

Posted on November 16, 2009 by Xpatulator

Alcohol & Tobacco costs include alcoholic beverages such as alcohol at bar, beer, locally produced spirit, whiskey, and wine as well as tobacco products such as cigarettes. Continue reading →

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Albania Cost of Living

Posted on June 17, 2009 by Xpatulator

Albania cost of living is ranked a low cost of living location. The Republic of Albania is a Balkan country in South Eastern Europe. CAPITAL CITY: Tirana LARGEST CITY: Tirana CURRENCY: Albanian Lek (ALL) ECONOMY: After economic contraction following the … Continue reading →

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Albania Cost of Living

Posted on June 17, 2009 by Xpatulator

Albania cost of living is ranked a low cost of living location. The Republic of Albania is a Balkan country in South Eastern Europe. CAPITAL CITY: Tirana LARGEST CITY: Tirana CURRENCY: Albanian Lek (ALL) ECONOMY: After economic contraction following the … Continue reading →

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Afghanistan Cost of Living

Posted on June 16, 2009 by Xpatulator

Afghanistan cost of living is ranked as a middle cost of living country. Continue reading →

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Being an Expat Kid

Posted on June 1, 2009 by Xpatulator

Is being an expat all about attitude, and if so, does this have an immense influence on expat children and how they perceive their situation in this new environment?

If as adults we have doubts about settling in a new country, how do you think our children are feeling?
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Your Attitude counts for everything as an Expat

Posted on May 19, 2009 by Xpatulator

Your attitude as the adult and parent is going to greatly influence how your children settle in the country and accept the move.

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Do Expatriates experience hardship?

Posted on August 23, 2008 by Xpatulator

Does an Expatriate and their family experience any hardship? First impressions can be misleading. Many Expatriates accept an overseas position with high expectations of a better quality life, luxury accommodation, and the excitement of new experiences. The reality is that … Continue reading →

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