Tag Archives: international

Why expats find New Year’s resolutions harder to keep

Posted on January 12, 2011 by Xpatulator

Keeping a New Year’s resolution is always an uphill struggle. But is it even harder for those who live away from home? In his new monthly column, Chris Marshall takes a look at some of the tougher issues facing expats … Continue reading →

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Education International Cost of Living Ranking 2010

Posted on October 23, 2010 by Xpatulator

This report provides you with the rank of Education cost of living indexes as at September 2010 for each of our 300 global locations. The indexes are calculated using the prices for specific quantities of the same goods and services … Continue reading →

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International Cost of Living Rankings – September 2010

Posted on October 23, 2010 by Xpatulator

Xpatulator.com’s cost of living data is based on prices for the same quantity and quality of goods and services, representative of expatriate lifestyle, in each city. The data is collected and updated on a quarterly basis. The cost of living … Continue reading →

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Communication International Cost of Living Ranking 2010

Posted on October 22, 2010 by Xpatulator

This report provides you with the rank of Communication cost of living indexes as at September 2010 for each of our 300 global locations. The indexes are calculated using the prices for specific quantities of the same goods and services … Continue reading →

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Clothing International Cost of Living Rank 2010

Posted on October 21, 2010 by Xpatulator

This report provides you with the rank of Clothing cost of living indexes as at September 2010 for each of our 300 global locations. The indexes are calculated using the prices for specific quantities of the same goods and services … Continue reading →

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International Cost of Living – September 2010

Posted on October 21, 2010 by Xpatulator

Tokyo is the costliest city in the world in which to live. Tokyo is the most expensive city in the world in which to live, out of 300 global locations, surveyed in September 2010. While Tokyo is relatively cheap for … Continue reading →

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How to Calculate an International Cost of Living Allowance

Posted on October 20, 2010 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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International Cost Of Living Index Calculation

Posted on October 18, 2010 by Xpatulator

Cost of living is the cost of maintaining a specified standard of living, similar to a typical household budget. A Cost of living index is a numerical way of comparing cost of living, either over time, or by comparing different … Continue reading →

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Restaurants Meals Out and Hotel International Cost of Living Ranking 2010

Posted on October 17, 2010 by Xpatulator

This report provides you with the rank of Restaurants, Meals Out and Hotels cost of living indexes as at September 2010 for each of our 300 global locations. The indexes are calculated using the prices for specific quantities of the same … Continue reading →

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Recreation and Culture International Cost of Living Ranking 2010

Posted on October 16, 2010 by Xpatulator

This report provides you with the rank of Recreation and Culture cost of living indexes as at September 2010 for each of our 300 global locations. The indexes are calculated using the prices for specific quantities of the same goods and services … Continue reading →

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