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Bolivia, La Paz – Cost of Living

Posted on October 10, 2010 by Xpatulator

The economy of Bolivia is characterised by the lowest GDP per capita in South America. However, the country is rich in natural resources and has the second largest natural gas reserves in South America. Bolivia is also estimated to have … Continue reading →

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Belgium, Brussels – Cost of Living

Posted on October 10, 2010 by Xpatulator

The economy of Belgium is a modern, private enterprise economy that has capitalized on its central geographic location, highly developed transport network, and diversified industrial and commercial base. Brussels is the de facto capital city of the European Union (EU) … Continue reading →

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Belarus, Minsk – Cost of Living

Posted on October 9, 2010 by Xpatulator

The Belarusian economy remains largely state-controlled. Thus approximately half of Belarusians are employed by state-controlled companies. The country relies on imports such as oil from Russia. Important agricultural products include potatoes and cattle byproducts, including meat. As of 1994, the … Continue reading →

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Benin, Cotonou – Cost of Living

Posted on October 9, 2010 by Xpatulator

The economy of Benin remains underdeveloped and dependent on subsistence agriculture, cotton production, and regional trade. Cotton accounts for 40% of GDP and roughly 80% of official export receipts. Cotonou is the economic capital of Benin, as well as its … Continue reading →

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Belize, Belmopan – Cost of Living

Posted on October 9, 2010 by Xpatulator

The economy of Belize is small and essentially private enterprise economy that is based primarily on agriculture, agro-based industry, and merchandising, with tourism and construction recently assuming greater importance. Belmopan is the capital of Belize. Belmopan is the seat of … Continue reading →

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Why are Expatriates paid differently to local people?

Posted on October 9, 2010 by Xpatulator

Most countries have a two tier Pay Market. The two distinct pay markets are typically an Expatriate Market and a Local Market.   The Expatriate Market is largely determined by the origin of each Expatriate. It is quite normal to … Continue reading →

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Bahrain, Manama – Cost of Living

Posted on October 9, 2010 by Xpatulator

The economy of Bahrain is largely based on petroleum and natural gas, the only significant natural resources in Bahrain, which provide about 60% of budget revenues. Bahrain was the first Persian Gulf state to discover crude oil. Because of limited … Continue reading →

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Bahamas, Nassau – Cost of Living

Posted on October 8, 2010 by Xpatulator

The economy of The Bahamas is that of a stable, developing nation heavily dependent on tourism and offshore banking. Nassau is the capital, largest city, and commercial centre of the Commonwealth of the Bahamas. Nassau has nearly 80 percent of … Continue reading →

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Barbados, Bridgetown – Cost of Living

Posted on October 8, 2010 by Xpatulator

The economy of Barbados has transformed itself from a low-income economy dependent upon sugar production, into an upper-middle-income economy based on tourism and the offshore sector. The City of Bridgetown is the capital and largest city of the nation of … Continue reading →

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Bangladesh, Dhaka – Cost of Living

Posted on October 8, 2010 by Xpatulator

The economy of Bangladesh remains a developing nation despite continuous domestic and international efforts to improve its economic and demographic prospects. Its per capita income in 2008 was US$520 compared to the world average of $10,200. Bangladesh grows very significant … Continue reading →

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