Tag Archives: International Cost of Living

International Cost of Living Index for Top Ten Ranked Cities January 2014

Posted on March 11, 2014 by Xpatulator

The below grid shows the Cost of Living Index (COLI) variances over the last 6 years from January 2009 to January 2014 1. The most noticeable change in Cost of Living Index (COLI) is Tokyo from 142.96 to 122.9 index points, … Continue reading →

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What is your future in 2014?

Posted on February 27, 2014 by Xpatulator

Thinking of moving to another city? Thinking of moving to a new job? Or perhaps you company is relocating you? Have you considered the expenses that you are going to incur on the other side, or the savings you may … Continue reading →

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Most Expensive City in World – in Africa

Posted on January 31, 2014 by Xpatulator

Globally and in Africa, Luanda Angola is the most expensive destination for expats despite the obvious poverty and sprawling slums. The Swiss cities of Zurich and Geneva still maintain their positions in the top ten, while Caracas moves up the … Continue reading →

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Xpatulator Cost of Living Worldwide Rankings – October 2013

Posted on October 8, 2013 by Xpatulator

Zurich in Switzerland is ranked as the overall most expensive city to live in, world-wide, according to Xpatulator.com’s October 2013 international cost of living rankings. While Angola is the most expensive country. Hong Kong has moved up one place to become the second most … Continue reading →

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Does Your Salary Compare?

Posted on September 11, 2013 by Xpatulator

Most of us spend much of our time working for a salary. The average person will spend close to 40 years earning a salary of some sort. Do we spend enough time and effort making sure what we get paid … Continue reading →

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South Asia Expensive for Expats or Not?

Posted on August 16, 2013 by Xpatulator

The most expensive countries in South Asia are: Maldives; Sri Lanka; and India. The cheapest city in South Asia is Thimphu in Bhutan (the cheapest city in the world). The biggest mover down the rankings is Male, which has dropped 15 places since April to become the … Continue reading →

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

Posted on August 12, 2013 by Xpatulator

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 … Continue reading →

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Asia Pacific Cost of Living July 2013

Posted on August 5, 2013 by Xpatulator

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 … 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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Africa Cost of Living Rankings July 2013

Posted on July 17, 2013 by Xpatulator

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 … Continue reading →

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