Africa Expat Cost of Living Comparison Rankings July 2016

Posted on July 23, 2016 by Xpatulator


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.
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.
Maseru in Lesotho is the cheapest African city. Lesotho is one of the poorest countries in the world. The economy of Lesotho’s economy is based on diamonds and water sold to South Africa, and to some extent the earnings of labourers employed in South Africa.
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Latest International Country Inflation Rates July 2016

Posted on July 19, 2016 by Xpatulator


The latest available inflation rate for all countries world wide (2016 est.):
Afghanistan 5%
Albania 0.7%
Algeria 6.08%
Angola 29.23%
Anguilla 3.1%
Antigua and Barbuda 1.4%
Argentina 40.5%
Armenia -2.1%
Aruba -1.6%
Australia 1.3%
Austria 0.6%
Azerbaijan 10.5%
Bahamas 2%
Bahrain 3.7%
Bangladesh 5.45%
Barbados -1.4%
Belarus 12.4%
Belgium 2.2%
Belize 0.1%
Benin -0.1%
Bermuda 0.6%
Bhutan 3.03%
Bolivia 5.02%
Bosnia and Herzegovina -1.6%
Botswana 2.8%
Brazil 9.32%
British Virgin Islands 2.3%
Brunei -0.3%…
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The 10 Cheapest Low Hardship Cities For Expatriate Professional Migrants July 2016

Posted on July 18, 2016 by Xpatulator


An expatriate professional migrant is someone who voluntarily lives outside their country in order to take up a job opportunity and a better or at the very least a similar, quality of life with the intention returning to their home country and do not therefore consider themselves to be local in their host country.
Selected 10 cheapest low hardship cities for expatriate professional migrants as at July 2016 for all expat basket items from most cheap to less cheap are as follows:
1. Lodz (Poland-Europe)
4. Port Elizabeth (South Africa-Africa)
5. Budapest (Hungary-Europe)
7. Klang (Malaysia-Asia-Pacific)
8. Gaborone (Botswana-Africa)
10. Port Louis (Mauritius-Africa)
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The 10 Cheapest Low Hardship Countries For Expatriate Professional Migrants July 2016

Posted on July 14, 2016 by Xpatulator


The 10 cheapest low hardship countries for expatriate professional migrants as at July 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)
5. Malaysia (Asia-Pacific)
6. Cook Islands (Asia-Pacific)
7. Czech Republic (Europe)
8. Paraguay (Americas)
9. Greece (Europe)
10. Mauritius (Africa)
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International Hardship Premium Locations 2016

Posted on July 12, 2016 by Xpatulator


Hardship refers to the relative difference an expatriate and their family are likely to experience and the relative impact on their lifestyle when moving between different locations.
In assessing how much to pay an expatriate, it is important to take into account the relative hardship, in terms of quality of living conditions between locations, and assesses the relative level of difficulty that will be experienced in adapting to a new location.
The Xpatulator.com High and Extreme Hardship Premium Locations (30%-40% Premium) as at July 2016:
Abidjan in Cote D’Ivoire 40%
Abuja in Nigeria 30%
Accra in Ghana 20%
Adana in Turkey 30%
Addis Ababa in Ethiopia 40%
Ahmedabad in India 30%
Alexandria in Egypt 40%
Algiers in Algeria 30%
Almaty in Kazakhstan 40%
Amman in Jordan 30%
Ankara in Turkey 30%
Antananarivo in Madagascar 40%
Apia in Samoa 30%
Ashgabat in Turkmenistan 30%…
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International City Cost of Living 2016 for Expatriate Professional Migrants

Posted on July 11, 2016 by Xpatulator


Hong Kong is the most expensive city in the world for an expatriate professional migrant to live in 2016.

The top ten most expensive cities in the world comprise three from Asia-Pacific (Hong Kong (1); Singapore (4); Tokyo (8)), three from Africa (Luanda (2); Asmara (3); Kinshasa (10)), three from Europe (Zurich (5); Geneva (6); Oslo(7)), and one from America (Hamilton(9)).

In Hong Kong the very high cost of housing and healthcare, as well as the strong Hong Kong dollar which is fixed against the US Dollar, are the main reasons for it being the world’s most expensive city.

Luanda in Angola is the second most expensive city in the world for expatriate professional migrants to live. As opposed to Hong Kong, everything in Luanda is expensive as almost all international standard goods and services are imported.
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The Most Expensive Countries in the World for Expatriate Professional Migrants July 2016

Posted on July 5, 2016 by Xpatulator


An expatriate professional migrant is someone who voluntarily lives outside their country in order to take up a job opportunity and a better or at the very least a similar, quality of life with the intention returning to their home country and do not therefore consider themselves to be local in their host country.

The top ten most expensive countries in the world for expatriate professional migrants comprise three from Africa (Angola) (1); Democratic Republic of the Congo (5); Eritrea (7)), three from Europe (Norway (2); Switzerland (3); Denmark (8)), and four from America (Bermuda (4); Cayman Islands (6); Barbados (9); Bahamas (10)).
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International Transport Cost of Living 2016

Posted on May 26, 2016 by Xpatulator


The 2016 top 20 most expensive expatriate places for transport items such as fuel (petrol/gasoline), public transport, vehicle purchase and maintenance:

1. Asmara
2. Oslo
3. Zurich
4. London
5. Copenhagen
6. Geneva
7. Banjul
8. Yokohama
9. Osaka
10. Kobe
11. George Town
12. Moroni
13. Helsinki
14. Kyoto
15. Nagoya
16. Pyongyang
17. Hamilton
18. Tokyo
19. Zanzibar
20. Southampton
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Expatriate Pay Philosophy

Posted on May 25, 2016 by Xpatulator


It is important to ask questions about your current expatriate pay philosophy. Does your current expatriate pay philosophy drive the desired behaviour? Is the current policy and practice aligned to organisational objectives? Does the current policy work for or against the organisation achieving its global objectives?

We recommend a regular review of organisational expatriate pay philosophy in light of what the organisation seeks to achieve and where it operates geographically, whilst ensuring integration with the other pay related strategies of the organisation.
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The Secret to Moving

Posted on May 24, 2016 by Xpatulator


Before you disregard the importance of what you need to earn when moving to a new country, take all aspects into account. At the end of the day what you will earn, will determine the school, home, medical facilities and entertainment you will be able to afford. So the secret to moving from one country to another, may be your emotional stability and happiness in the new location, however this is often determined by how much money is sitting in your bank account…
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