International Cost of Living for Expatriate Professionals January 2018

Luanda is the most expensive city in the world for an expatriate professional migrant to live in as at January 2018, followed by Hong Kong and Singapore. The top ten most expensive cities in the world comprise one from Africa, Luanda (1), three from Asia-Pacific, Hong Kong (2); Singapore (3); Tokyo (8), four from Europe, Oslo (4); Zurich (5); Geneva (6); Monaco (10), and two from America, Hamilton (7); Manhattan NY (9).

As opposed to Hong Kong, everything in Luanda is expensive as almost all international standard goods and services are imported. Despite the lower oil price, the slow-down in oil related projects, and dramatic reduction in revenue to Angola in 2016, prices in Luanda remain extremely high.

Hong Kong is the second most expensive city due to the very high cost of housing and healthcare, as well as the strong Hong Kong dollar which is fixed against the US Dollar.

Singapore is the third most expensive city in the world for Expatriate’s to live. Singapore's education system, which is widely regarded as the best in the world, is also the most expensive for expatriates when priced in US Dollars, the cost of housing is also extremely high due to the limited space and premium on high quality expatriate accommodation, while the complex Certificate of Entitlement system makes car prices excessive, resulting in Singapore’s transport costs being amongst the highest in the world.

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Latest International Inflation Rates - October 2017

The latest available inflation rate for all countries world wide (as available in October 2017): Afghanistan 4.5% (Aug 2017).
Albania 25.18% (Sept 2017).
Algeria 1.4% (2012 est).
Angola 24.2% (Sept 2017).
Anguilla 1% (Sept 2017).
Antigua and Barbuda 1.8% (Sept 2017).
Argentina 6.12% (Sept 2017).
Armenia 2.01% (Sept 2017).
Aruba 0.7% (Aug 2017).
Australia 3.1% (Aug 2017).
Austria 1.7% (Apr 2017).
Azerbaijan 5.45% (June 2017).
Bahamas 3.25% (Aug 2017).
Bahrain 2.54% (Sept 2017).
Bangladesh 2.54% (Sept 2017).
Barbados 2.54% (Sept 2017).
Belarus -0.1% (Aug 2017).
Belgium 2.1% (Sept 2017)....
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Africa Expat Cost of Living Comparison - October 2017

Luanda is the most expensive city to live in the African region, and world-wide as at October 2017. The extremely costly safe expatriate accommodation, imported produce and costly international private schooling are among the main factors that have kept Launda at the top of the rankings in Africa. A rented house in a guarded community (recommended due to the threat of violent crime) can cost between US$8 000 and US$12 000 per month, international private schooling up to US$40 000 a year and the requirement for either a 4x4 to navigate the roads (which are being improved) or for a driver can be costly.

Bangui in the Central African Republic is the second most expensive city in Africa. The economy of the CAR is dominated by the cultivation and sale of food crops.

Freetown in Sierra Leone is the third most expensive city in Africa. Freetown is particularly expensive for international education and recreation.

Cairo in Egypt is the cheapest African city.

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International City Cost of Living for Expatriate Professional Migrants - October 2017

Luanda is the most expensive city in the world for an expatriate professional migrant to live in as at October 2017, followed by Hong Kong and Singapore. The top ten most expensive cities in the world comprise one from Africa (Luanda (1)), three from Asia-Pacific (Hong Kong (2); Singapore (3); Tokyo (8)), four from Europe (Zurich (4); Geneva (5); Oslo(7); Monaco (10)), and two from America (Hamilton (6); Manhattan NY (9)).

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The Most Expensive Countries in the World for Expatriate Professional Migrants - October 2017

This October 2017 survey by Xpatulator.com is based on expatriate professional migrant spending focusing on “international” brands and premium service providers such as up-market medical practices, international schools, and exclusive, secure accommodation.

The top ten most expensive countries in the world as at October 2017 comprise two from Africa (Angola) (1); Ghana (10), three from Europe (Norway (2); Switzerland (3)); Denmark (6)), four from America (Bermuda (4); Cayman Islands (5); Barbados (7); Bahamas (8), and one from Asia Pacific (Japan) (9).
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