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Personal Care International Cost of Living Ranking

Posted on August 31, 2010 by Xpatulator

This report provides you with the rank of Personal Care cost of living indexes for 282 global locations. The indexes are calculated using the prices for specific quantities of the same goods and services in each location, based on expatriate … Continue reading →

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Expat Kids, not just cost of living

Posted on August 30, 2010 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 … Continue reading →

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Miscellaneous International Cost of Living Ranking

Posted on August 29, 2010 by Xpatulator

This report provides you with the rank of Miscellaneous cost of living indexes for 282 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 … Continue reading →

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Asia-Pacific Cost of Living – 2010

Posted on August 28, 2010 by Xpatulator

Asia-Pacific has the top 2, most expensive cities in the world, as at 1 July 2010. Tokyo is first and Hong Kong the second most expensive location in the world (and most expensive in greater China), whilst Sydney is the … Continue reading →

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Household International Cost of Living Ranking

Posted on August 28, 2010 by Xpatulator

This report provides you with the rank of Household cost of living indexes for 282 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 … Continue reading →

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Asia-Pacific Cost of Living – 2010

Posted on August 27, 2010 by Xpatulator

Asia-Pacific has the top 2, most expensive cities in the world as at 1 July 2010. Tokyo is first and Hong Kong the second most expensive location in the world (and most expensive in greater China), whilst Sydney is the … Continue reading →

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Healthcare International Cost of Living Ranking

Posted on August 27, 2010 by Xpatulator

This report provides you with the rank of Healthcare cost of living indexes for 282 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 … Continue reading →

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Grocery International Cost of Living Ranking

Posted on August 26, 2010 by Xpatulator

This report provides you with the rank of Grocery cost of living indexes for 282 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 … Continue reading →

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How to Calculate an International Cost of Living Allowance

Posted on August 25, 2010 by Xpatulator

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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Furniture & Appliance International Cost of Living Ranking

Posted on August 25, 2010 by Xpatulator

This report provides you with the rank of Furniture & Appliance cost of living indexes for 282 global locations. The indexes are calculated using the prices for specific quantities of the same goods and services in each location, based on … Continue reading →

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