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The Importance of Cost of Living

Before accepting a job abroad, consider what your expenses will be. A dream job abroad can open many doors and boost your resumé. It can lead to mind-opening experiences and adventures that you’ll remember for a lifetime. Immersing yourself in

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The Cost of Living During a Pandemic

A snapshot of prices in big several cities across the world By Mary Anne Thompson, founder and president, GoinGlobal Inc. The COVID-19 (aka, Coronavirus) pandemic is impacting economies and stock markets throughout the world, but the full implications are not

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The Cost of Living in the U.S. – During a Pandemic

Encompassing 50 states and six time zones, the country is so vast that its regions can be understood as different economies. Salaries, prices, and the cost of living all vary from one area to another. In general, the cost of

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Affording Life in Mexico

Managing your finances is key to successful living for locals and foreign nationals. By Mary Anne Thompson, founder and president, GoinGlobal Inc. Mexico has a large and diverse economy. It is the second-largest economy in Latin America after Brazil, 11th

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Life in the Netherlands: From Housing to Healthcare

The Netherlands, a founding member of the European Union (EU) and part of the eurozone, has the sixth-largest economy in the EU. Its cost of living is relatively high by Western European norms, and even by global standards. Numbeo’s most

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Navigating Costly Sydney

Sydney, the capital of the state of New South Wales, may be the costliest city in Australia, but by global standards, it is becoming more affordable. The depreciation of the local currency has caused Sydney to fall six places to

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The Price of Life in the U.S.

Encompassing 50 states and six time zones, the United States is so vast that its regions can be understood as different economies. Salaries, prices and the cost of living all vary from one area to another. In general, the cost

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Tokyo: Affordable or Too Pricey for Expats?

Tokyo is among the costliest cities in the world for foreign nationals. It is ranked second in Mercer’s latest cost of living rankings. It is the third most expensive city to live in Asia and the seventh most expensive city

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The Price of Life in Vancouver, BC

Vancouver, located in British Columbia (BC), is Canada’s most expensive city. The latest Worldwide Cost of Living Survey by consulting firm Mercer ranks Vancouver ahead of Toronto, Montreal, Calgary and Ottawa. On a global scale, however, Vancouver’s cost of living

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The Cost of Living in France

By Mary Anne Thompson, founder, and president, Goinglobal, Inc. France has much to offer foreign nationals, and whether you are a student looking to study abroad or a professional looking for a job to change your life, costs can be

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