Tag Archives: Purchasing Power Parity

Xpatulator New Pricing Structure

Posted on November 8, 2013 by Xpatulator

We have changed the way in which you purchase from us, instead of buying credits we now have a Subscription Offering.  This new method of subscribing represent a substantial saving for our clients compared to our competitors, who either charge … Continue reading →

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Cost of Living Differences Around the World — Just How Big Are They?

Posted on May 24, 2013 by Xpatulator

What makes one city more expensive than another?  Why is Switzerland so expensive? Why is Tokyo no longer the most expensive place in the world? Switzerland is fragmented into different cultures and different languages in different geographical areas. In comparison to most countries, people do … Continue reading →

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The What? The Balassa–Samuelson Effect.

Posted on May 14, 2013 by Xpatulator

The Balassa–Samuelson effect is the theory behind the Salary Purchasing Power Parity Calculator (SPPP). The goal of this calculator is to determine how much salary, in a host location, will give an employee the same purchasing power as they currently have in … Continue reading →

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Cost of Living Rankings – Transport – April 2012

Posted on June 27, 2012 by Xpatulator

Cost of living rank of Transport cost of living indexes as at April 2012 for all global locations. The indexes are calculated using the prices for specific quantities of the same goods and services in each location, based on expatriate … Continue reading →

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Cost of Living Rankings – Restaurants, Meals Out and Hotel – April 2012

Posted on June 26, 2012 by Xpatulator

Cost of Living Rankings – Restaurants, Meals Out & Hotel – April 2012 Cost of living rank of Restaurants, Meals Out and Hotels cost of living indexes as at April 2012 for all global locations. The indexes are calculated using … Continue reading →

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Cost of Living Rankings – Recreation and Culture – April 2012

Posted on June 25, 2012 by Xpatulator

  Cost of living rank of Recreation and Culture cost of living indexes as at April 2012 for all global locations. The indexes are calculated using the prices for specific quantities of the same goods and services in each location, … Continue reading →

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Cost of Living Rankings – Miscellaneous – April 2012

Posted on June 24, 2012 by Xpatulator

Cost of living rank of Miscellaneous cost of living indexes as at April 2012 for all global locations. The indexes are calculated using the prices for specific quantities of the same goods and services in each location, based on expatriate … Continue reading →

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Salary Purchasing Power Parity

Posted on November 17, 2009 by Xpatulator

Internationally comparable cost of living data is crucial to forming sustainable expatriate pay policies and monitoring progress. Continue reading →

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