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China, Macao – Cost of Living

Posted on October 17, 2010 by Xpatulator

The economy of Macao is characterised by the policy of one country, two systems, by which the Central People’s Government is responsible for Macao’s defense and foreign affairs, while Macao maintains its own legal system, police force, monetary system, customs … Continue reading →

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China, Hong Kong – Cost of Living

Posted on October 17, 2010 by Xpatulator

The economy of Hong Kong is characterised by the principle of one country, two systems, whereby Hong Kong runs on economic and political systems different from those of mainland China. Hong Kong is one of the world’s leading international financial … Continue reading →

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China, Guangzhou – Cost of Living

Posted on October 17, 2010 by Xpatulator

The economy of the People’s Republic of China is a rapidly developing and influential market economy. China is the one of the worlds largest economies. China has had the fastest-growing major economy for the past 30 years with an average … Continue reading →

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China, Dalian – Cost of Living

Posted on October 16, 2010 by Xpatulator

The economy of the People’s Republic of China is a rapidly developing and influential market economy. China is the one of the worlds largest economies. China has had the fastest-growing major economy for the past 30 years with an average … Continue reading →

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Salary Purchasing Power Parity

Posted on October 16, 2010 by Xpatulator

Internationally comparable cost of living data is crucial to forming sustainable expatriate pay policies and monitoring progress.  Market exchange rates give misleading comparisons because they do not reflect salary purchasing power differences. Purchasing Power Parity (PPP) accounts for price differences … Continue reading →

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Chad, NDjamena – Cost of Living

Posted on October 16, 2010 by Xpatulator

The economy of Chad ranks as one of the poorest in the world, with 80% of the population living below the poverty line. Years of civil war have scared away foreign investors; those who left Chad have only recently begun … Continue reading →

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Central African Republic, Bangui – Cost of Living

Posted on October 15, 2010 by Xpatulator

The economy of the CAR is dominated by the cultivation and sale of food crops such as cassava, peanuts, maize, sorghum, millet, sesame, plantain and sara. Bangui is the capital of and the largest city in the Central African Republic. … Continue reading →

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China, Beijing – Cost of Living

Posted on October 15, 2010 by Xpatulator

The economy of the People’s Republic of China is a rapidly developing and influential market economy. China is the one of the worlds largest economies. China has had the fastest-growing major economy for the past 30 years with an average … Continue reading →

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Chile, Santiago – Cost of Living

Posted on October 15, 2010 by Xpatulator

The economy of Chile is a dynamic market-oriented economy characterized by a high level of foreign trade. Santiago is the capital and largest city of Chile. Santiago is the industrial and financial centre of Chile, and generates almost half the … Continue reading →

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Canada, Vancouver – Cost of Living

Posted on October 15, 2010 by Xpatulator

The economy of Canada is one of the world’s wealthiest, with a high per-capita income, and it is a member of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) and the G8. It is one of the world’s top ten … Continue reading →

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