Monday, April 30, 2012

Cost of Living Rankings - Transport - April 2012


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 spending patterns across 13 broad categories (Basket Groups). Our calculators make use of the cost of living indexes, based on your input and Xpatulator's data, to create reports online which you can save, e-mail or convert to a pdf file.

The top 10 Most expensive places - Transport Basket which includes Hire Purchase / Lease of Vehicle, Petrol / Diesel, Public Transport, Service Maintenance, Tyres, Vehicle Insurance and Vehicle Purchase:
  1. Norway, Oslo
  2. Malawi, Lilongwe
  3. Timor-Leste, Dili
  4. Norway, All Areas
  5. Malawi, All Areas
  6. Timor-Leste, All Areas
  7. Germany, Frankfurt
  8. Denmark, Copenhagen
  9. Austria, Vienna
  10. Denmark, All Areas 

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The SPPP report calculates how much you need to earn in another location to compensate for a higher cost of living, hardship, and the exchange rate, in order to have the same relative spending power and as a result have a similar standard of living as you have in your current location. Each new SPPP report uses 1 credit ($99). Recommended for a detailed comparison of 2 locations.


The COLA report calculates how much additional allowance (over and above your current salary) you need to earn in another location to compensate for a higher cost of living, hardship and the exchange rate, in order to have the same relative spending power and as a result have a similar standard of living as you have in your current location. Each new COLA report uses 1 credit ($99). Recommended for calculation of a cost of living allowance for short-term assignments.


The COLI report calculates cost of living indexes for the host locations you select, using the home location you specify. You can choose from any one of the 13 baskets or you can choose the overall cost of living index. Each new COLI report uses 1 credit ($99) allowing you to choose 1 home location and up to all available host locations.Recommended for the calculation of 3 or more cost of living indexes using your choice of base city.

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Sunday, April 29, 2012

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 the prices for specific quantities of the same goods and services in each location, based on expatriate spending patterns across 13 broad categories (Basket Groups). The calculators make use of the cost of living indexes, based on your input and Xpatulator's data, to create reports online which you can save, e-mail or convert to a pdf file.

The top 10 Most expensive places - Restaurants Meals Out and Hotels Basket which includes Business Dinner, Dinner at Restaurant (non fast food), Hotel Rates and Take Away Drinks & Snacks (fast Food):
  1. Angola, Luanda
  2. Angola, All Areas
  3. Switzerland, Zurich
  4. Switzerland, Geneva
  5. Switzerland, All Areas
  6. Brazil, Sao Paulo
  7. USA, New York (Manhattan) NY
  8. Australia, Sydney
  9. Greece, Athens
  10. Norway, Oslo


Xpatulator.com is the most comprehensive source of international cost of living index information.

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The SPPP report calculates how much you need to earn in another location to compensate for a higher cost of living, hardship, and the exchange rate, in order to have the same relative spending power and as a result have a similar standard of living as you have in your current location. Each new SPPP report uses 1 credit ($99). Recommended for a detailed comparison of 2 locations.

The COLA report calculates how much additional allowance (over and above your current salary) you need to earn in another location to compensate for a higher cost of living, hardship and the exchange rate, in order to have the same relative spending power and as a result have a similar standard of living as you have in your current location. Each new COLA report uses 1 credit ($99). Recommended for calculation of a cost of living allowance for short-term assignments.

The COLI report calculates cost of living indexes for the host locations you select, using the home location you specify. You can choose from any one of the 13 baskets or you can choose the overall cost of living index. Each new COLI report uses 1 credit ($99) allowing you to choose 1 home location and up to all available host locations.Recommended for the calculation of 3 or more cost of living indexes using your choice of base city.

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Cost of Living Rankings - Recreation & Culture - April 2012

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, based on expatriate spending patterns across 13 broad categories (Basket Groups). The calculators make use of the cost of living indexes, based on your input and Xpatulator's data, to create reports online which you can save, e-mail or convert to a pdf file.

The top 10 Most expensive places - Recreation & Culture Basket which incudes Books, Cinema Ticket, DVD and CD’s, Gym/Fitness Club Membership, Sports goods and Theatre Ticket:
  1. Niger, Niamey
  2. Niger, All Areas
  3. Central African Republic, Bangui
  4. Australia, Sydney
  5. Australia, Canberra
  6. Guinea-Bissau, Bissau
  7. Australia, Melbourne
  8. Australia, Perth
  9. Norway, Oslo
  10. Tajikistan, Dushanbe 

Xpatulator.com is the most comprehensive source of international cost of living index information.

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The SPPP report calculates how much you need to earn in another location to compensate for a higher cost of living, hardship, and the exchange rate, in order to have the same relative spending power and as a result have a similar standard of living as you have in your current location. Each new SPPP report uses 1 credit ($99). Recommended for a detailed comparison of 2 locations.

The COLA report calculates how much additional allowance (over and above your current salary) you need to earn in another location to compensate for a higher cost of living, hardship and the exchange rate, in order to have the same relative spending power and as a result have a similar standard of living as you have in your current location. Each new COLA report uses 1 credit ($99). Recommended for calculation of a cost of living allowance for short-term assignments.

The COLI report calculates cost of living indexes for the host locations you select, using the home location you specify. You can choose from any one of the 13 baskets or you can choose the overall cost of living index. Each new COLI report uses 1 credit ($99) allowing you to choose 1 home location and up to all available host locations.Recommended for the calculation of 3 or more cost of living indexes using your choice of base city.

1 credit costs $99. Register, buy credits online and you can run the premium content calculators and receive your reports online within minutes.
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Saturday, April 28, 2012

Cost of Living Rankings - Miscellaneous - April 2012

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 spending patterns across 13 broad categories (Basket Groups). The calculators make use of the cost of living indexes, based on your input and Xpatulator's data, to create reports online which you can save, e-mail or convert to a pdf file.

The top 10 Most expensive places - Miscellaneous Items Basket which includes Domestic Help, Dry Cleaning, Linen, Office Supplies, Newspapers and Magazines and Postage Stamps:
  1. Russia, Moscow
  2. Russia, Vladivostok
  3. Eritrea, Asmara
  4. Russia, Kaliningrad
  5. Eritrea, All Areas
  6. Russia, All Areas
  7. Russia, Nizhny Novgorod
  8. Russia, St. Petersburg
  9. Russia, Novosibirsk
  10. Central African Republic, Bangui 

Xpatulator.com is the most comprehensive source of international cost of living index information.

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The SPPP report calculates how much you need to earn in another location to compensate for a higher cost of living, hardship, and the exchange rate, in order to have the same relative spending power and as a result have a similar standard of living as you have in your current location. Each new SPPP report uses 1 credit ($99). Recommended for a detailed comparison of 2 locations.

The COLA report calculates how much additional allowance (over and above your current salary) you need to earn in another location to compensate for a higher cost of living, hardship and the exchange rate, in order to have the same relative spending power and as a result have a similar standard of living as you have in your current location. Each new COLA report uses 1 credit ($99). Recommended for calculation of a cost of living allowance for short-term assignments.

The COLI report calculates cost of living indexes for the host locations you select, using the home location you specify. You can choose from any one of the 13 baskets or you can choose the overall cost of living index. Each new COLI report uses 1 credit ($99) allowing you to choose 1 home location and up to all available host locations.Recommended for the calculation of 3 or more cost of living indexes using your choice of base city.

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Friday, April 27, 2012

Cost of Living Rankings - Personal Care - April 2012

Cost of living rank of Personal Care 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 spending patterns across 13 broad categories (Basket Groups). The calculators make use of the cost of living indexes, based on your input and Xpatulator's data, to create reports online which you can save, e-mail or convert to a pdf file.

The top 10 Most expensive places - Personal Care Basket which includes Cosmetics, Haircare, Moisturiser / Sun Block, Nappies, Pain Relief Tablets, Toilet Paper, Toothpaste and Soap / Shampoo / Conditioner:
  1. Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek
  2. Iran, Tehran
  3. Kyrgyzstan, All Areas
  4. Iran, All Areas
  5. Brazil, Sao Paulo
  6. Congo Democratic Rep, Kinshasa
  7. Slovakia, Bratislava
  8. Brazil, Rio de Janeiro
  9. Australia, Sydney
  10. Slovakia, All Areas
Xpatulator.com is the most comprehensive source of international cost of living index information.

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The SPPP report calculates how much you need to earn in another location to compensate for a higher cost of living, hardship, and the exchange rate, in order to have the same relative spending power and as a result have a similar standard of living as you have in your current location. Each new SPPP report uses 1 credit ($99). Recommended for a detailed comparison of 2 locations.

The COLA report calculates how much additional allowance (over and above your current salary) you need to earn in another location to compensate for a higher cost of living, hardship and the exchange rate, in order to have the same relative spending power and as a result have a similar standard of living as you have in your current location. Each new COLA report uses 1 credit ($99). Recommended for calculation of a cost of living allowance for short-term assignments.

The COLI report calculates cost of living indexes for the host locations you select, using the home location you specify. You can choose from any one of the 13 baskets or you can choose the overall cost of living index. Each new COLI report uses 1 credit ($99) allowing you to choose 1 home location and up to all available host locations.Recommended for the calculation of 3 or more cost of living indexes using your choice of base city.

1 credit costs $99. Register, buy credits online and you can run the premium content calculators and receive your reports online within minutes.


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