United Arab Emirates, Dubai – Xpatulator cost of living

Posted on September 5, 2016 by Xpatulator


The cost of living for expatriates / professional migrants in Dubai as at 1 July 2016 is very high in comparison to other places in the world.

In Dubai, the cost of each basket, based on local prices, compared to the international average, is categorized follows (Exact cost of living percentages only available in personalised reports):
1) Alcohol (where available) & Tobacco: Very High
2) Clothing: Very High
3) Communication: Very High
4) Education: Very High
5) Furniture & Appliances: Very High
6) Groceries: High
7) Healthcare: High
8) Household Accommodation: Very High
9) Miscellaneous: Very High
10) Personal Care: High
11) Recreation & Culture: Very High
12) Restaurants Meals Out and Hotels: Low
13) Transport: Very Low

Dubai is for example 1.1% more expensive than Edinburgh for groceries, 20.4% more expensive for household costs than Glasgow, and -41.2% cheaper for transport costs than Guildford.
http://www.xpatulator.com/cost-of-living-review/United-Arab-Emirates-Dubai_211.cfm

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What does Strategic mean in a Job Description?

Posted on September 2, 2016 by Xpatulator


Paterson Job Evaluation is the predominant job evaluation system used in Southern Africa. This article makes reference to Paterson Bands (F is the top – CEO level; A is the lowest level).

From C Band upwards there is a requirement to understand the theory behind the work that is being done, in order to strategize and come up with the best approach. What changes from C through to F Band is the context. At F Band the context is the overall organisation, at E Band it is major functions, at D Band disciplines and sub-disciplines, while at C Band the context is the systems, processes and procedures.

E Band – Strategic Execution (Translation of corporate direction into organisation planning and management)
At the next level we have executives and senior managers who translate the strategic intent into an executable plan which we call strategic execution…
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Middle East Expat Cost of Living Comparison Rankings August 2016

Posted on August 30, 2016 by Xpatulator


Abu-Dhabi in the UAE is the most expensive city for expats in the Middle East, followed by Beirut. Dubai and Doha are third and fourth respectively, while Manama has dropped to 10th most expensive in the Middle East, having dropped to 316th most expensive in the world. Damascus is the cheapest city to live in.

While Abu-Dhabi is the most expensive city in the Middle East, it is only ranked 93rd in the world. In Abu-Dhabi housing, education and recreation and culture costs are very high. Similarly Dubai has dropped to 110th most expensive in the world.
http://www.xpatulator.com/cost-of-living-article/Middle-East-Expat-Cost-of-Living-Comparison-Rankings-August-2016_683.cfm

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Latest International Country Inflation Rates August 2016

Posted on August 28, 2016 by Xpatulator


The latest available inflation rate for all countries world wide (2016 est.):
Afghanistan 7.37%
Albania 1.9%
Algeria 8.2%
Angola 35.3%
Anguilla 3.1%
Antigua and Barbuda 1.4%
Argentina 40.5%
Armenia -1.3%
Aruba -1.1%
Australia 1%
Austria 0.6%
Azerbaijan 10.5%
Bahamas 2%
Bahrain 3.5%
Bangladesh 5.4%
Barbados -1.3%
Belarus 12.2%
Belgium 2.28%
Belize 0.9%
Benin -0.8%
Bermuda 0.6%
Bhutan 3.31%
Bolivia 3.56%
Bosnia and Herzegovina -1%
Botswana 2.7%
Brazil 8.74%
British Virgin Islands 2.3%
Brunei -1.1%
Bulgaria -0.2%
Burkina Faso -0.8%
Burundi 3.9%
Cambodia 3.09%
Cameroon 0.64%
Canada 1.3%
Cape Verde -2.3%
Cayman Islands -2.8%
Central African Republic 38.04%
Chad 0.8%
Chile 4%
China 1.8%
Colombia 8.97%
Comoros 1.4%
Democratic Republic of the Congo 5.52%
Congo 3.7%
Cook Islands 0.4%
Costa Rica 0.48%
Cote D’Ivoire 0.4%
Croatia -1.5%
Cuba 4.4%
Cyprus -0.2%
Czech Republic 0.5%
Denmark 0.3%
Djibouti 2.6%
Dominica 1.8%
Dominican Republic 1.85%

http://www.xpatulator.com/cost-of-living-article/Latest-International-Country-Inflation-Rates-August-2016_692.cfm

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Europe Expat Cost of Living Comparison Rankings August 2016

Posted on August 26, 2016 by Xpatulator


Zurich and Geneva are ranked as the first and second most expensive expat cities in Europe and the 5th and 6th most expensive cities in the world for expatriates. This is due primarily to the strong Swiss Franc which has maintained its position against the US Dollar despite the dollar’s strong showing in 2015, as well as due to high rentals and institutionalized high wages.

Despite the fact that there have been moderate price increases in most of Europe, the Euro has weakened against the US Dollar which has resulted in lower USD prices, pushing Euro cities down in the global ranking, only one of the top ten most expensive cities in Europe is on the Euro (Monaco).

Oslo is the world’s 7th and Europe’s third most expensive city as at August 2016. Oslo was the most expensive location in Europe in 2014, however the weaker Norwegian Krone (more than 18% weaker against the USD by the end of 2015) resulting primarily from the lower global oil price and subsequent weaker oil sector.
http://www.xpatulator.com/cost-of-living-article/Europe-Expat-Cost-of-Living-Comparison-Rankings-August-2016_684.cfm

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America Expat Cost of Living Comparison Rankings August 2016

Posted on August 25, 2016 by Xpatulator


Hamilton in Bermuda is the most expensive location in the Americas, in 9th place globally; this is due to the high price of property and the fact that most items have to be transported to Bermuda adding a great deal to the cost of expatriate items.

New York (Manhattan) NY is the second most expensive location in the Americas, the most expensive city in the USA in 11th place worldwide, this is mainly due to the highly priced rental property market. Overall locations across the United States have climbed the rankings during 2015 as a result of the strong US Dollar against most other global currencies. The second most expensive city in the USA is Honolulu, HI ranked 5th in the region and 29th in the world, followed by San Jose in California ranked 36th in the world. In comparison the highest ranked city in Canada is Toronto, ranked 105th most expensive in the world in 2016.
http://www.xpatulator.com/cost-of-living-article/America-Expat-Cost-of-Living-Comparison-Rankings-August-2016_686.cfm

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Asia Pacific Expat Cost of Living Comparison Rankings August 2016

Posted on August 25, 2016 by Xpatulator


Hong Kong has not only retained the top spot as the overall most expensive in Asia-Pacific, it has become the most expensive city in the world, mainly due to the extremely high housing costs, as well as high cost of schooling and limited space available making rentals high.

Singapore remains the second most expensive city in the Asia-Pacific region for expatriates (4th most expensive in the world) and tops the region rankings when costs related to housing, education, medical and transport are excluded.

Tokyo is the third most expensive city in Asia-Pacific. This is mainly due to the strength of the Japanese Yen, which has held steady against the USD, while most other currencies have weakened. In addition factors such as consumption tax increases have resulted in US Dollar prices increasing in global terms.

Shanghai is the fourth most expensive place for expatriates in the Asia-Pacific region, and 17th globally…
http://www.xpatulator.com/cost-of-living-article/Asia-Pacific-Expat-Cost-of-Living-Comparison-Rankings-August-2016_685.cfm

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Africa Expat Cost of Living Comparison Rankings August 2016

Posted on August 24, 2016 by Xpatulator


Luanda is most expensive city to live in the African region, and second most expensive city in the world. The Angolan New Kwanza (AOA) is approximately 36% weaker against the US Dollar compared to a year ago, extremely costly safe expatriate accommodation, imported produce and costly international private schooling has kept Launda at the top of the rankings in Africa.

Overall African countries are some of the poorest and least developed in the world, with relatively low local cost of living expenses; however the cost of importing and transporting the international standard of goods that expatriates expect to purchase in the cities in this region makes it extremely expensive to maintain the lifestyle that they are used to.
http://www.xpatulator.com/cost-of-living-article/Africa-Expat-Cost-of-Living-Comparison-Rankings-August-2016_687.cfm

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The 10 Cheapest Low Hardship Cities For Expatriate Professional Migrants August 2016

Posted on August 23, 2016 by Xpatulator


The 10 cheapest low hardship cities for expatriate professional migrants as at August 2016 for all expat basket items from most cheap to less cheap are as follows:

1. Lodz (Poland-Europe)
2. Krakow (Poland-Europe)
3. Warsaw (Poland-Europe)
4. Port Elizabeth (South Africa-Africa)
5. Budapest (Hungary-Europe)
6. Durban (South Africa-Africa)
7. Klang (Malaysia-Asia-Pacific)
8. Gaborone (Botswana-Africa)
9. Subang Jaya (Malaysia-Asia-Pacific)
10. Port Louis (Mauritius-Africa)
http://www.xpatulator.com/cost-of-living-article/The-10-Cheapest-Low-Hardship-Cities-For-Expatriate-Professional-Migrants-August-2016_691.cfm

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The Cheapest Low Hardship Countries For Expatriate Professional Migrants August 2016

Posted on August 23, 2016 by Xpatulator


The cheapest low hardship countries for expatriate professional migrants as at August 2016 for all expat basket items from most cheapest to less cheap are as follows:

1. Poland (Europe)
2. Hungary (Europe)
3. Botswana (Africa)
4. South Africa (Africa)
http://www.xpatulator.com/cost-of-living-article/The-10-Cheapest-Low-Hardship-Countries-For-Expatriate-Professional-Migrants-August-2016_690.cfm

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