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Bosnia and Herzegovina, Sarajevo Cost of Living April 2010

Posted on May 31, 2010 by Xpatulator

Country Full Name: Bosnia and Hercegovina. Location: Bosnia and Herzegovina are in South Eastern Europe, bordering the Adriatic Sea and Croatia. Country Climate: Hot summers and cold winters; areas of high elevation have short, cool summers and long, severe winters; … Continue reading →

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Bolivia, La Paz Cost of Living April 2010

Posted on May 31, 2010 by Xpatulator

Country Full Name: Republic of Bolivia. Location: Bolivia is in Central South America, southwest of Brazil. Country Climate: Varies with altitude; humid and tropical to cold and semiarid. Country Terrain: Rugged Andes Mountains with a highland plateau (Altiplano), hills, lowland … Continue reading →

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Bermuda, Hamilton Cost of Living April 2010

Posted on May 30, 2010 by Xpatulator

Country Full Name: Bermuda. Location: Bermuda is in North America, it is a group of islands in the North Atlantic Ocean, east of South Carolina (US). Country Climate: Subtropical; mild, humid; gales, strong winds common in winter. Country Terrain: Low … Continue reading →

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Bhutan, Thimphu Cost of Living April 2010

Posted on May 30, 2010 by Xpatulator

Country Full Name: Kingdom of Bhutan. Location: Bhutan is in Southern Asia, between China and India. Country Climate: Varies; tropical in southern plains; cool winters and hot summers in central valleys; severe winters and cool summers in Himalayas. Country Terrain: … Continue reading →

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International Cost of Living Rankings 1 April 2009

Posted on April 21, 2009 by Xpatulator

In December 2008 London was ranked the 6th most expensive place in the world for expatriates to live, having been ranked 1st a year before. As at April 2009 London is the 23rd most expensive place in the world for expatriates. This does not mean that the cost of living for expatriates living in London has decreased significantly, what it does mean is that relative to other places in the world, London is no longer as expensive as it was in recent years. What makes London’s cost of living relatively lower than it was is mainly due to the increase in the cost of living elsewhere together with the weaker British Pound. Continue reading →

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How to Calculate a Cost of Living Allowance

Posted on January 25, 2009 by Xpatulator

A Cost of Living Allowance (COLA) is a salary supplement paid to employees to cover differences in the cost of living, particularly as a result of an international assignment. The amount of COLA should enable an expatriate to be able … Continue reading →

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A New Approach to Expatriate Pay

Posted on January 25, 2009 by Xpatulator

The challenges of ensuring expatriates are paid fair salaries across different countries, in the current economic climate, of the credit crisis together with rapid currency and inflation fluctuations are increasingly complex. The current economic climate has made it necessary to … Continue reading →

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