Just How Expensive is the Middle East as an Expat – Mid 2013?

Posted on August 12, 2013 by Xpatulator

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The most expensive countries in the Middle East for expatriates to live in are: Qatar; United Arab Emirates; Israel;Lebanon and Bahrain. The most expensive cities in the Middle East for expatriates to live in: Doha (118th most expensive in the world); Abu Dhabi; Dubai; Jerusalem; and Beirut. The cheapest country and city in the Middle East for expatriates to live in is Sanaa in Yemen (110th cheapest in the world). The biggest mover down the rankings is Beirut in Lebanon, which has dropped from 278th in April to become the 292nd most expensive location in the world. The biggest mover up the rankings is Tehran in Iran, which has risen from 546th in April to become the 395th most expensive location in the world.

For the full list of city rankings for the Middle East.

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Just How Expensive is it to Live in Europe for July 2013?

Posted on August 10, 2013 by Xpatulator

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The most expensive countries in Europe for expatriates to live in are: Switzerland; Norway; Liechtenstein; Denmark; and Jersey. The most expensive cities in Europe for expatriates to live in: Zurich (most expensive in the world); Geneva; Monaco; Oslo; and Moscow. The cheapest city in Europe for expatriates to live in is Sofia in Bulgaria (12th cheapest in the world). The biggest mover down the rankings is Budapest in Hungary, which has dropped from 507th in April to become the 642nd most expensive location in the world. The biggest mover up the rankings is Minsk in Belarus, which has risen from 222nd in April to become the 191st most expensive location in the world.

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The cost of living ranking information contained in this article is updated quarterly using data collected by Xpatulator.com over the past 12 months. The international cost of living indexes, on which the rankings are based, is only available using Xpatulator.com’s online expatriate calculators that enable users to create personalized cost of living comparison reports which include:
Published by Xpatulator.com on 1 July 2013.

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Asia Pacific Cost of Living July 2013

Posted on August 5, 2013 by Xpatulator

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The biggest mover down the rankings is South Tarawa in Kiribati, which has dropped from 148th in April to become the 314th most expensive location in the world. The biggest mover up the rankings is Tashkent in Uzbekistan, which has risen from 500th in April to become the 370th most expensive location in the world.

The most expensive countries in Asia Pacific for expatriates to live in are: Australia; Japan; Micronesia; New Caledonia; and New Zealand. The most expensive cities for expatriates to live in are: Hong Kong (the third most expensive in the world); Tokyo; Sydney; Singapore and Yokohama. The cheapest city for expatriates to live in is Medanin Indonesia (27th cheapest in the world).

What are the other cities in Asia Pacific, as an expat in this region how expensive is the city you are living in? Are you earning enough to maintain your standard of living?

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The Americas Cost of Living for July 2013

Posted on July 29, 2013 by Xpatulator

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The most expensive countries in America for expatriates to live in are: Bermuda; Cayman Islands; Montserrat;Venezuela; and Aruba.

The biggest mover down the rankings is Stanley in the Falkland Islands which has dropped from 75th in April to become the 111th most expensive location in the world. The biggest mover up the rankings is Toluca in Mexico, which has risen from 240th in April to become the 162nd most expensive location in the world.

 

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Africa Cost of Living Rankings July 2013

Posted on July 17, 2013 by Xpatulator

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Go here for all the cost of living rankings in Africa.

Xpatulator’s Cost of Living rankings are released every quarter and measure the comparative cost of living for expatriate professionals in 780 cities, covering every country worldwide.  The cost of 13 basket groups with over 140 items are compared in each location, these include alcohol and tobacco, clothing, communication, education, furniture and appliances, groceries, healthcare, housing, personal care, recreation and culture, restaurants-meals-out and hotels, and transport.

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Cost of Living – Africa July 2013

Posted on July 17, 2013 by Xpatulator

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Cost Living Africa July August September 2013

Denise McManus‘s insight:

Africa Expats, do you know the cost of living rankings for the country you are living in?

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Overseas Assignment? July 2013 Cost of Living Rankings Now.

Posted on July 1, 2013 by Xpatulator
Africa, Europe, Asia Pacific, The Americas, The Middle East, South Asia

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Zurich in Switzerland is ranked as the overall most expensive city to live in, world-wide, according to Xpatulator.com’s July 2013 international cost of living rankings. Thimphu in Bhutan, is ranked the cheapest. Tokyo dropped 2 places in April, and another 3 places in … Continue reading →

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Six Things I Miss About Being An Expat

Posted on June 25, 2013 by Xpatulator

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Becoming an expat was a culture shock, I felt isolated and yes depression was part and parcel of trying to fit in and work out who I was, where I was going and how to cope. I truly put on a brave f…

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Six Things I Miss About Being An Expat

Posted on June 19, 2013 by Xpatulator

IMG_3456Becoming an expat was a culture shock, I felt isolated and yes depression was part and parcel of trying to fit in and work out who I was, where I was going and how to cope.

I truly put on a brave face to my family and friends, and mostly to all the new people I met.  I had always had a place amongst my friends at home, but in my new environment surrounded by people from all cultures, countries and walks of life I was lost, all I wanted to do was keep my little family unit safe and together until we found our feet.

When we arrived back at home, I was overjoyed to be back with family and friends, in my element to be in the environment I loved the most and to have all the cultural comforts that I had so longed to have for the years we were away.

Now, being back for 6 months I reminisce about the things back in my expat life that I miss. And there are quite a few. Continue reading →

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Cost of Living – Africa April 2013

Posted on June 10, 2013 by Xpatulator

Cost of Living Rankings for Africa October 2012The most expensive countries in Africa are: Angola; Nigeria; Democratic Republic of Congo; Central African Republic, and Mozambique
The most expensive cities to live in are: Luanda (Fourth most expensive in the world); Abuja; Lagos; Kinshasa; and Kano
The cheapest city for expatriates to live in is: Tunis in Tunisia (774 most expensive in the world) Continue reading →

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