Is Nice your city?

Nice in France is the fifth most populous city in France, after Paris, Marseille, Lyon and Toulouse. Historically this city is dominated by the tourism industry. What attracts visitors the most are the climate and landscapes, it is the second-most visited place and has the second busiest airport in France after Paris and with two convention centres dedicated to business tourism it will continue to be attractive. The city also has a university, several business districts and some major cultural facilities, such as museums, a national theatre, an opera house with a regional library and several concert halls and casinos.

From a day to day comfort perspective, you are likely to experience minimal hardship, while you will  find the cost of clothing is very high compared to other places. The cost of food and beverages, housing and transport is high compared to other places.

Be sure to negotiate an appropriate salary or allowance to compensate for the cost of living index.

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Would You Want to Live in Marseille?

Marseille in France has a high cost for clothing and housing, the cost of food and beverages is very high, while the cost of transport is average compared to other places.  You will experience a minimal hardship lifestyle.

You will the beautiful city of Marseille on the south east coast, and is the third-largest urban area in France, after Paris and Lyon. Economically, it is a major French centre for trade and industry, with excellent transportation infrastructure; roads, airport, and Frances largest sea port.

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Lyon, The City That Roars?

Lyon not Lion!  Is in east-central France and is the second-largest metropolitan area in France. It  is a major industrial centre specializing in chemical, pharmaceutical, and biotech industries. The city contains a significant software industry with a particular focus on video games, and in recent years has focussed on a growing local start-up sector.
As an expatriate you will find the cost of clothing, food and beverages and transport is high, and the cost of housing is average compared to other places.

Overall you will experience a minimal hardship lifestyle.

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The City of Bordeaux

The city in Europe where the cost of clothing is very high, while the cost of food and beverages, housing and transport is high compared to other places, where are we?

Bordeaux in France.

Bordeaux is a port city on the Garonne River, the capital of the Aquitaine region, as well as the prefecture of the Gironde department in south-western France. Bordeaux is the world's major wine industry capital. Other industries include the aeronautic industry, laser and plasma technologies, and tourism.

You are likely to experience minimal hardship in Bordeaux.

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Helsinki Not As Cold As You Think

This city has weather that is diverse from cold, temperate and potentially subarctic and yet comparatively mild because of moderating influence of the North Atlantic, Baltic Sea, and more than 60,000 lakes. In  Helsinki, Finland people speak Finnish and Swedish.

The cost of clothing, food and beverages, and housing is high while the cost of transport is very high, compared to other places and you are likely to experience minimal hardship.  Helsinki is the capital and largest city in Finland. The Helsinki metropolitan area generates approximately one third of Finland's GDP. GDP per capita is roughly 1.5 times the national average, making Helsinki one of the wealthiest capitals in Europe.

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Suva, Fiji Is This The Assignment for You?

Suva in Fiji has a tropical marine with only a slight seasonal temperature variation and people speak English, Fijian, and Hindi. Suva is the capital and largest city of Fiji and is the commercial and political centre as well as the main port city of Fiji.

The cost of clothing is high and the cost of food and beverages is very high compared to other places. On the other hand the cost of housing and transport is average compared to other places.

From a day to day comfort perspective, you are likely to experience a high degree of hardship.

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Port Stanley, Remote and Beautiful

Stanley in Falkland Islands is the capital city and only true city on the island, it is therefore also the main shopping area and the hub of the East Falkland's road network.

Located on the north-facing slope, which is the wettest part of the island, you are likely to experience weather that is cold and marine with strong westerly winds, cloudy, and humid. Rain occurs on more than half of the days in the year. The average annual rainfall is 24 inches and snow does fall in winter. The main language spoken is English.

The cost of clothing is average compared to other places. The cost of food and beverages as well as transport is high, while the cost of housing is very high.

From a day to day comfort perspective, you are likely to experience high degree of hardship.

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Addis Ababa, "New Flower"

Addis Ababa in Ethiopia, this is a fast evolving city, not only the diplomatic capital of Africa but also a thriving metropolis. Addis Ababa is the capital city of Ethiopia and has the status of both a city and a state. It is where the African Union and its predecessor the OAU are based. The economic activities in Addis Ababa are diverse, with people who mainly speak Amharic, Oromo, Tigrinya, and Somali.

If sent here on an assignment will experience weather that is tropical monsoon with wide topographic-induced variation.

The cost of clothing is high, the cost of food and beverages is very low, the cost of housing is average and the cost of transport is low. You will experience a high degree of hardship.

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Assignment in Tallinn

Today I would like to discuss Tallinn in Estonia. If you were to be sent to Tallinn on an expatriate assignment or if you were to relocate there, you are likely to experience weather that is maritime with wet, moderate winters and cool summers. You will meet people who speak Estonian and Russian.

The cost of clothing and food and beverages is very high. The cost of housing is low. The cost of transport is average. Tallinn is the capital and largest city of Estonia. The most important economic sectors of Tallinn are the light, textile, and food industry, as well as the service and government sector. Tallinn also has a well developed information technology sector In addition to a seaport.

From a day to day comfort perspective, you are likely to experience extreme hardship. Be sure to negotiate an appropriate salary or allowance to compensate for the cost of living. If you live in Tallinn or if you lived there recently, let us know what your experience has been. Would you live in Tallinn again?

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Assignment in Malabo

Today I would like to discuss Malabo in Equatorial Guinea. If you were to be sent to Malabo on an expatriate assignment or if you were to relocate there, you are likely to experience weather that is tropical,  always hot and humid. You will meet people who speak Spanish and French.

The cost of clothing and transport is very high. The cost of food and beverages is high. The cost of housing is average. Malabo is the capital of Equatorial Guinea. Despite its status as the capital of Equatorial Guinea for several decades, Malabo's street network remains poorly developed. Malabo itself has few paved roads leading into it, and fewer than one hundred paved and developed streets.

From a day to day comfort perspective, you are likely to experience extreme hardship. Be sure to negotiate an appropriate salary or allowance to compensate for the cost of living. If you live in Malabo or if you lived there recently, let us know what your experience has been. Would you live in Malabo again?

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Assignment in Cairo

Today I would like to discuss Cairo in Egypt. If you were to be sent to Cairo on an expatriate assignment or if you were to relocate there, you are likely to experience weather that is desert with hot, dry summers and moderate winters. You will meet people who speak Arabic.

The cost of clothing is high compared to other places. The cost of food and beverages, as well as transport is very low compared to other places. The cost of housing is average compared to other places. Cairo is a megacity and a global city serving as the capital of Egypt. Cairo is the centre of Egypt, as it has been almost since its founding in 969 AD. 15% of all Egyptians live there. The majority of the nation's commerce is generated there, or passes through the city.

From a day to day comfort perspective, you are likely to experience extreme hardship. Be sure to negotiate an appropriate salary or allowance to compensate for the cost of living. If you live in Cairo or if you lived there recently, let us know what your experience has been. Would you live in Cairo again?

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Assignment in Quito

Today I would like to discuss Quito in Ecuador. If you were to be sent to Quito on an expatriate assignment or if you were to relocate there, you are likely to experience weather that is cooler being inland at a higher elevation compared to the tropical coast and the Amazonian jungle in the lowlands. You will meet people who speak Spanish and indigenous languages.

The cost of clothing is high compared to other places. The cost of food and beverages and transport is very low compared to other places. The cost of housing is low compared to other places. Quito, is the capital city of Ecuador. Quito is the second-highest administrative capital city in the world (after La Paz, Bolivia), and the highest legal capital (ahead of Sucre, also in Bolivia, and Bogota, Colombia). From a day to day comfort perspective, you are likely to experience high degree of hardship.

Be sure to negotiate an appropriate salary or allowance to compensate for the cost of living. If you live in Quito or if you lived there recently, let us know what your experience has been. Would you live in Quito again?

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Assignment in Santo Domingo

Today I would like to discuss Santo Domingo in Dominican Republic. If you were to be sent to Santo Domingo on an expatriate assignment or if you were to relocate there, you are likely to experience weather that is tropical maritime with little seasonal temperature variation but with seasonal variation in rainfall. You will meet people who speak Spanish.

The cost of clothing, food and beverages and transport is average compared to other places. The cost of housing is high compared to other places. Santo Domingo, is the capital and largest city in the Dominican Republic. Santo Domingo is the centre of economic activity in the Dominican Republic. Many national and international firms have their headquarters or regional offices in the city. The city attracts many international firms and franchises due to its geographic location, stability and vibrant economy.

From a day to day comfort perspective, you are likely to experience extreme hardship. Be sure to negotiate an appropriate salary or allowance to compensate for the cost of living. If you live in Santo Domingo or if you lived there recently, let us know what your experience has been. Would you live in Santo Domingo again?

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Assignment in Roseau

Today I would like to discuss Roseau in Dominica. If you were to be sent to Roseau on an expatriate assignment or if you were to relocate there, you are likely to experience weather that is tropical, moderated by northeast trade winds and heavy rainfall. You will meet people who speak English (official), French, and Patois.

The cost of clothing is average compared to other places. The cost of food and beverages and housing is high compared to other places. The cost of transport is low compared to other places. Roseau is the capital and largest city of Dominica. The urban structure of Central Roseau is based on an irregular grid system of miniature proportions. Exports include bananas, bay oil, vegetables, grapefruit, oranges and cocoa, services.

From a day to day comfort perspective, you are likely to experience extreme hardship. Be sure to negotiate an appropriate salary or allowance to compensate for the cost of living. If you live in Roseau or if you lived there recently, let us know what your experience has been. Would you live in Roseau again?

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Assignment in Djibouti

Today I would like to discuss Djibouti. If you were to be sent to Djibouti on an expatriate assignment or if you were to relocate there, you are likely to experience weather that is desert, torrid, and dry. You will meet people who speak French, Arabic, Somali, and Afar.

The cost of clothing is are average compared to other places. The cost of food and beverages, and housing is high compared to other places. The cost of transport is very low compared to other places. The City of Djibouti is the capital and largest city of the Republic of Djibouti. The Djibouti-Addis Ababa Railway runs from the city to Addis Ababa, while it is also home to the Djibouti-Ambouli International Airport. Northwest of the city centre lies the city's port, used for international trade, for fishing, and by ferries to Obock and Tadjoura.

From a day to day comfort perspective, you are likely to experience extreme hardship. Be sure to negotiate an appropriate salary or allowance to compensate for the cost of living. If you live in Djibouti or if you lived there recently, let us know what your experience has been. Would you live in Djibouti again?

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Assignment in Copenhagen

Today I would like to discuss Copenhagen in Denmark. If you were to be sent to Copenhagen on an expatriate assignment or if you were to relocate there, you are likely to experience weather that is temperate, humid and overcast with mild, windy winters and cool summers. You will meet people who speak Danish.

The cost of clothing, food and beverages, housing and transport is very high. Copenhagen is the capital and largest city of Denmark. Copenhagen is the economical and financial centre of Denmark and also a strong business and economic centre in the Scandinavian-Baltic region.

From a day to day comfort perspective, you are likely to experience minimal hardship. Be sure to negotiate an appropriate salary or allowance to compensate for the cost of living. If you live in Copenhagen or if you lived there recently, let us know what your experience has been. Would you live in Copenhagen again?

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Assignment in Prague

Today I would like to discuss Prague in Czech Republic. If you were to be sent to Prague on an expatriate assignment or if you were to relocate there, you are likely to experience weather that is temperate with cool summers and cold, cloudy, humid winters. You will meet people who speak Czech.

The cost of clothing and housing is high. The cost of food and beverages is very low. The cost of transport is low. Prague is the capital and largest city of the Czech Republic. Prague's economy is based on various industrial sectors. Prague's industrial sector is split into aircraft engines, diesel engines, refined oil products, electronics, chemicals, food, printing, automobiles etc. Also a significant proportion of research and development is based in Prague. Approximately one-fifth of all investment in the Czech Republic takes place in Prague city.

From a day to day comfort perspective, you are likely to experience some hardship. Be sure to negotiate an appropriate salary or allowance to compensate for the cost of living. If you live in Prague or if you lived there recently, let us know what your experience has been. Would you live in Prague again?

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Assignment in Nicosia

Today I would like to discuss Nicosia in Cyprus. If you were to be sent to Nicosia on an expatriate assignment or if you were to relocate there, you are likely to experience weather that is temperate; mediterranean with hot, dry summers and cool winters. You will meet people who speak Greek, Turkish and English.

The cost of clothing is very high. The cost of food and beverages is high. The cost of housing is average. The cost of transport is very high. Nicosia, known locally as Lefkosia is the capital and largest city of Cyprus. Nicosia is important commercially with many shops, two modern shopping malls, restaurants and entertainment. The city is a trade centre and manufactures textiles, leather, pottery, plastic, and other products. Copper mines are nearby. Nicosia is the seat of the University of Cyprus (UCY) and four other universities.

From a day to day comfort perspective, you are likely to experience minimal hardship. Be sure to negotiate an appropriate salary or allowance to compensate for the cost of living. If you live in Nicosia or if you lived there recently, let us know what your experience has been. Would you live in Nicosia again?

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Assignment in Zagreb

Today I would like to discuss Zagreb in Croatia. If you were to be sent to Zagreb on an expatriate assignment or if you were to relocate there, you are likely to experience weather that is mediterranean and continental with mild winters and dry summers. You will meet people who speak Croatian.

The cost of clothing is high. The cost of food and beverages is very low. The cost of housing is very high. The cost of transport is average. Zagreb is the capital and the largest city of the Republic of Croatia.<br><br>Zagreb's transport connections, concentration of industry, scientific and research institutions and industrial tradition underlie its leading economic position in Croatia.

From a day to day comfort perspective, you are likely to experience high degree of hardship. Be sure to negotiate an appropriate salary or allowance to compensate for the cost of living. If you live in Zagreb or if you lived there recently, let us know what your experience has been. Would you live in Zagreb again?

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Assignment in Abidjan

Today I would like to discuss Abidjan in Cote D'Ivoire. If you were to be sent to Abidjan on an expatriate assignment or if you were to relocate there, you are likely to experience weather that is tropical along coast, semiarid in the far north with three seasons - warm and dry (November to March), hot and dry (March to May) and hot and wet (June to October). You will meet people who speak French and Indigenous languages.

The cost of clothing and food and beverages is average. The cost of housing and transport is very low. Abidjan is the economic and former official capital of Cote D'Ivoire as well as the largest city. Abidjan is characterized by high industrialization and urbanization. Major industries include food processing, lumber, automobile manufacturing, and the manufacture of textiles, chemicals, and soap.

From a day to day comfort perspective, you are likely to experience extreme hardship. Be sure to negotiate an appropriate salary or allowance to compensate for the cost of living. If you live in Abidjan or if you lived there recently, let us know what your experience has been. Would you live in Abidjan again?

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Assignment in San Jose

Today I would like to discuss San Jose in Costa Rica. If you were to be sent to San Jose on an expatriate assignment or if you were to relocate there, you are likely to experience weather that is tropical and subtropical with a dry season (December to April) and a rainy season (May to November); cooler in highlands. You will meet people who speak Spanish (official) and English.

The cost of clothing, food and beverages and housing is average. The cost of transport is low. San Jose is the capital and largest city of Costa Rica. San Jose is the seat of national government, the focal point of political and economic activity, and the major transportation hub of Costa Rica.

From a day to day comfort perspective, you are likely to experience a high degree of hardship. Be sure to negotiate an appropriate salary or allowance to compensate for the cost of living. If you live in San Jose or if you lived there recently, let us know what your experience has been. Would you live in San Jose again?

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Assignment in Bogota

Today I would like to discuss Bogota in Colombia. If you were to be sent to Bogota on an expatriate assignment or if you were to relocate there, you are likely to meet people who speak Spanish.

The cost of clothing and housing is high. The cost of food and beverages is average. The cost of transport is low. Bogota is the capital city of Colombia. Bogota is Colombia's largest economic centre and most companies in Colombia have their headquarters in the city. Bogota is also a major centre for the import and export of goods for Colombia and the Andean Community in Latin America.

From a day to day comfort perspective, you are likely to experience high degree of hardship. Be sure to negotiate an appropriate salary or allowance to compensate for the cost of living. If you live in Bogota or if you lived there recently, let us know what your experience has been. Would you live in Bogota again?

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Assignment in Wuhan

Today I would like to discuss Wuhan in China. If you were to be sent to Wuhan on an expatriate assignment or if you were to relocate there, you are likely to meet people who speak Mandarin Chinese.

The cost of clothing is high. The cost of food and beverages and transport is low. The cost of housing is very high. Wuhan is the capital of Hubei province, People's Republic of China, and is the most populous city in central China. Wuhan is an important centre for economy, trade, finance, transportation, information technology, and education in Central China. Its major industries includes optic-electronic, automobile manufacturing, steel manufacturing, new pharmaceutical sector, biology engineering, new materials industry and environmental protection. Wuhan has over one third of French investment in China, the most among Chinese cities.

From a day to day comfort perspective, you are likely to experience a high degree of hardship. Be sure to negotiate an appropriate salary or allowance to compensate for the cost of living. If you live in Wuhan or if you lived there recently, let us know what your experience has been. Would you live in Wuhan again?

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Assignment in Tianjin

Today I would like to discuss Tianjin in China. If you were to be sent to Tianjin on an expatriate assignment or if you were to relocate there, you are likely to meet people who speak Mandarin Chinese.

The cost of clothing is very high. The cost of food and beverages is low. The cost of housing is average. The cost of transport is very low. Tianjin is the sixth largest city of the People's Republic of China in terms of urban population. Administratively it is one of the four municipalities that have provincial-level status, reporting directly to the central government. Also, its urban land area is the fifth largest in China, ranked only after Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Shenzhen. Manufacturing is the largest (60.1%) and fastest-growing (18.2%) sector of Tianjin's economy. Farmland takes up about 40% of Tianjin Municipality's total area. Wheat, rice, and maize are the most important crops. Fishing is important along the coast. Tianjin is also an important industrial base. Major industries include petrochemical industries, textiles, car manufacturing, mechanical industries, and metalworking.

From a day to day comfort perspective, you are likely to experience a high degree of hardship. Be sure to negotiate an appropriate salary or allowance to compensate for the cost of living. If you live in Tianjin or if you lived there recently, let us know what your experience has been. Would you live in Tianjin again?

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Assignment in Shenzhen

Today I would like to discuss Shenzhen in China. If you were to be sent to Shenzhen on an expatriate assignment or if you were to relocate there, you are likely to meet people who speak Mandarin Chinese.

The cost of clothing is high. The cost of food and beverages is low. The cost of housing is very high. The cost of transport is very low. Shenzhen is a city of sub-provincial administrative status in southern China's Guangdong province, situated immediately north of Hong Kong. Shenzhen is a major manufacturing centre in China and is home to some of China's most successful high-tech companies. Shenzhen's economic output is ranked fourth among Chinese cities after Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou.

From a day to day comfort perspective, you are likely to experience a high degree of hardship. Be sure to negotiate an appropriate salary or allowance to compensate for the cost of living. If you live in Shenzhen or if you lived there recently, let us know what your experience has been. Would you live in Shenzhen again?

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Assignment in Shanghai

Today I would like to discuss Shanghai in China. If you were to be sent to Shanghai on an expatriate assignment or if you were to relocate there, you are likely to meet people who speak Mandarin Chinese.

The cost of clothing, food and beverages, and housing is very high. The cost of transport is low. Shanghai is the largest city in China, and one of the largest metropolitan areas in the world. Located on China's central eastern coast at the mouth of the Yangtze River, the city is administered as a municipality of the People's Republic of China with province-level status. Shanghai is often regarded as the centre of finance and trade in mainland China. Shanghai also hosts the largest share market in mainland China.

From a day to day comfort perspective, you are likely to experience a high degree of hardship. Be sure to negotiate an appropriate salary or allowance to compensate for the cost of living. If you live in Shanghai or if you lived there recently, let us know what your experience has been. Would you live in Shanghai again?

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Assignment in Macao

Today I would like to discuss Macao in China. If you were to be sent to Macao on an expatriate assignment or if you were to relocate there, you are likely to meet people who speak Chinese (mainly Cantonese) and Portuguese (both official).

The cost of clothing and food and beverages is high. The cost of housing is very low. The cost of transport is low. The Macao Special Administrative Region is one of the two special administrative regions of the People's Republic of China, the other being Hong Kong. Macao's economy is based largely on tourism, much of it geared toward gambling. Other chief economic activities in Macau are export-geared textile and garment manufacturing, banking and other financial services. The clothing industry has provided about three quarters of export earnings, and the gaming, tourism and hospitality industry is estimated to contribute more than 50% of Macau's GDP, and 70% of Macau government revenue.

From a day to day comfort perspective, you are likely to experience some hardship. Be sure to negotiate an appropriate salary or allowance to compensate for the cost of living. If you live in Macao or if you lived there recently, let us know what your experience has been. Would you live in Macao again?

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Assignment in Hong Kong

Today I would like to discuss Hong Kong in China. If you were to be sent to Hong Kong on an expatriate assignment or if you were to relocate there, you are likely to meet people who speak Chinese (mainly Cantonese) and English (both official).

The cost of clothing, food and beverages, housing and transport is very high. Hong Kong is a special administrative region of the People's Republic of China. Hong Kong's highly favourable geographical position and trading opportunities are wealth-generating assets.

From a day to day comfort perspective, you are likely to experience some hardship. Be sure to negotiate an appropriate salary or allowance to compensate for the cost of living. If you live in Hong Kong or if you lived there recently, let us know what your experience has been. Would you live in Hong Kong again?

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Assignment in Beijing

Today I would like to discuss Beijing in China. If you were to be sent to Beijing on an expatriate assignment or if you were to relocate there, you will meet people who speak Mandarin Chinese.

The cost of clothing and housing is very high. The cost of food and beverages is high. The cost of transport is low. Beijing is a metropolis in northern China and the capital of the People's Republic of China. Beijing is amongst the most developed cities in China with tertiary industry accounting for 73.2% of its GDP. Finance is one of the most important industries of Beijing. Beijing is home to 26 Fortune Global 500 companies, the third most in the world behind Tokyo and Paris.

From a day to day comfort perspective, you are likely to experience a high degree of hardship. Be sure to negotiate an appropriate salary or allowance to compensate for the cost of living. If you live in Beijing or if you lived there recently, let us know what your experience has been. Would you live in Beijing again?

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Assignment in Santiago

Today I would like to discuss Santiago in Chile. If you were to be sent to Santiago on an expatriate assignment or if you were to relocate there, you are likely to experience weather that is temperate with desert in north, mediterranean climate in the central region, and cool and damp in south. You will meet people who speak Spanish.

The cost of clothing is high. The cost of food and beverages and housing is average. The cost of transport is  low compared to other places. Santiago is the capital and largest city of Chile. Santiago is the industrial and financial centre of Chile, and generates almost half the country's GDP.

From a day to day comfort perspective, you are likely to experience a high degree of hardship. Be sure to negotiate an appropriate salary or allowance to compensate for the cost of living. If you live in Santiago or if you lived there recently, let us know what your experience has been. Would you live in Santiago again?

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Assignment in George Town in the Cayman Islands

Today I would like to discuss George Town in Cayman Islands. If you were to be sent to George Town on an expatriate assignment or if you were to relocate there, you are likely to experience weather that is tropical marine, and warm with rainy summers (May to October) and cool, relatively dry winters (November to April). You will meet people who speak English.

The cost of clothing, transport and food and beverages is very high compared to other places. The cost of housing is are high compared to other places. George Town, Grand Cayman, is the capital of the Cayman Islands, in the British West Indies. George Town is the heart of the Cayman Islands financial industry, with over 600 banks located there. Most of these are small one room operations, some having no physical location on the island at all. It also has cruise ship facilities and several shopping plazas.

From a day to day comfort perspective, you are likely to experience some hardship. Be sure to negotiate an appropriate salary or allowance to compensate for the cost of living. If you live in George Town or if you lived there recently, let us know what your experience has been. Would you live in George Town again?

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