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Cuba, Havana – Cost of Living

Posted on July 28, 2010 by Xpatulator

The economy of Cuba is a largely state-controlled, centrally planned economy overseen by the Cuban government, though there remains significant foreign investment and enterprise in Cuba. Most of the means of production are owned and run by the government and … Continue reading →

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Croatia, Zagreb – Cost of Living

Posted on July 28, 2010 by Xpatulator

The Economy of Croatia is a service-based economy, with the service sector accounting for two thrids of the total GDP. Zagreb is the capital and the largest city of the Republic of Croatia. Zagreb’s transport connections, concentration of industry, scientific … Continue reading →

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How to Calculate an International Cost of Living Allowance

Posted on July 28, 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 July 28, 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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Cote DIvoire, Abidjan – Cost of Living

Posted on July 28, 2010 by Xpatulator

The Ivorian economy is largely market based and depends heavily on the agricultural sector. Almost 70% of the Ivorian people are engaged in some form of agricultural activity. Abidjan is the economic and former official capital of Cote D’Ivoire as … Continue reading →

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Americas Cost of Living – 2010

Posted on July 27, 2010 by Xpatulator

The Americas most expensive city, as at 1 July 2010, is Brasilia which is the world’s fourth most expensive city to live in. Caracas (ranked 11 in the world) is the second most expensive city in the Americas; however this … Continue reading →

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Costa Rica, San Jose – Cost of Living

Posted on July 27, 2010 by Xpatulator

The economy of Costa Rica heavily depends on tourism, agriculture, and electronics exports. Poverty has been reduced over the past 15 years, and a social safety net put into place. San Jose is the capital and largest city of Costa … Continue reading →

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Congo Democratic Rep, Kinshasa – Cost of Living

Posted on July 27, 2010 by Xpatulator

The economy of the Democratic Republic of the Congo has vast potential due to it’s natural resources and mineral wealth, yet the economy of the DRC has declined drastically since the mid-1980s. Kinshasa is the capital and largest city of … Continue reading →

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Congo, Brazzaville – Cost of Living

Posted on July 27, 2010 by Xpatulator

The economy of the Republic of the Congo is a mixture of village agriculture and handicrafts, an industrial sector based largely on petroleum extraction, support services, and a government characterized by budget problems and overstaffing. The Congo’s growing petroleum sector … Continue reading →

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Education International Cost of Living Ranking

Posted on July 27, 2010 by Xpatulator

This report provides you with the rank of Education 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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