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Why America’s Most Expensive Expatriate Locations Are Expensive for Different Reasons

Posted on September 10, 2026 by Xpatulator

A ranking of expensive places can hide important differences in what actually drives household costs. Xpatulator’s Americas data as at 1 July 2026 demonstrates this clearly. Manhattan, San Jose and San Francisco occupy the top three positions, but their cost … Continue reading →

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The Americas Cost of Living for July 2013

Posted on July 29, 2013 by Xpatulator

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 … Continue reading →

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The America’s Cost of Living Rankings for April 2012

Posted on May 16, 2012 by Xpatulator

Brazil – Sao Paulo and Rio de Janeiro come in fifth and ninth respectively as two of the overall most expensive places to live in the world, with Caracas, Venezuela coming in sixth.    Of the top 50 most expensive … Continue reading →

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