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UK joins U.S and India in rates hike

The UK has joined the current rush by central banks the world over to increase interest rates in the face of soaring inflation.
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Expats not immune from financial stress and wellbeing worries

Two surveys highlight the wellbeing challenges globally mobile people face on assignment. More bespoke health and wellbeing benefits better communicated to globally dispersed workforces could be the answer.
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Energy prices spark record global inflation

Further evidence of the global scourge of soaring inflation was illustrated on Wednesday when official figures showed the UK's Consumer Price Index had hit a 30-year high in the 12 months to March
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Pandemic dampens cities' appeal to expats

The 'liveability' ratings for expatriates of almost three-quarters of cities around the world have fallen over the past year because of limitations on movement and recreation resulting from the coronavirus pandemic.
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USA 'most liveable' for Brit expats

Why is the USA deemed most liveable for UK expats? What other countries make the "liveability" list?
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New survey reveals home truths about expat cost of living

A fifth of globally mobile employees says unexpectedly high cost of living in their host country would make them return home, according to a new report by AXA – Global Healthcare.
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Think Global People, Think India webinar

Catch up with Relocate’s first webinar on how to support employees to flourish on an international assignment to India.
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Male expats enjoy a higher salary than their female counterparts

New research from AXA – Global Healthcare has revealed a significant disparity between the salaries of men and women across popular expat destinations.
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Data gives snapshot of changing salary spend in Japan

New figures based on government research show that consumer spending – and saving – remain robust, despite low inflation and a long, cold winter. But that traditional patterns are changing.
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Asian cities dominate 'most expensive' list for expats

Eight out of the top ten of the world’s most expensive cities for expatriates are in Asia, according to this year's Cost of Living Survey compiled by Mercer.
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Expat winners and losers in currency changes...

The strength of the dollar has resulted in many more American cities entering the top 100 in a table ranking the cost of living in locations around the world.
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Three cities rated the world's costliest for expats

The Economist Intelligence Unit's Cost of Living survey that shows top ten most expensive cities is largely split between Asia and Europe, with Singapore tied top.
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Expat costs in Asia hit new highs

Six of the top 10 most expensive cities for expats are in Asia Pacific region. What other cities are on the list - and what's driving the high cost of international assignments?
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Change at top for world’s most expensive expat destination

UK wages might have risen, but new analysis by ECA International shows average expatriate pay, benefits and tax in the UK fell compared to this time last year, making it cheaper to assign people here.
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Cost of living rankings: uncertainty affecting large markets

Mobility data company, ECA has published the results of its latest Cost of Living Survey for more than 460 cities around the world, revealing the effect of volatile exchange rates in changing markets.
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Global slowdown pegs expat salaries in Gulf

According to an annual survey conducted by the magazine Gulf Business, the annual increase in expatriate salaries in the Gulf has slowed down dramatically to below inflation rises in the past year.
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Dublin’s rental costs increase fastest: new survey

Inbound migration and strong demand from residents saw Dublin post Europe’s highest rental hikes among popular expatriate destinations.
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Education expert: ‘A good cultural fit means good learning’

Speaking at Relocate Global’s International Education Forum on 19 February, Dr Richard Pearce gave delegates a taste of his life’s work in understanding cultural differences and their impact on globally mobile students.