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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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The Czech Republic: What Expats Need to Know About Costs

The Czech Republic, also now known as Czechia (pronounced Che-ki-ya), has one of the strongest economies in the European Union (EU). A member of the EU since 2004, it is not part of the eurozone, and its currency is the

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Denmark: Expensive but Beloved

Lonely Planet recently named Copenhagen the best city to visit in 2019, saying that “Denmark’s city of cool is unstoppable.” It has wonderful food, great energy, world-class architecture and one of the oldest amusement parks in the world, Tivoli Gardens.

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The Cheapest Places to Live Abroad

So, you are interested in moving abroad but don’t want to break the bank doing it? It is possible to live and work in a variety of wonderful and interesting cities throughout the world on a small budget. Panama-based Live

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South Korea: Cost of Living

Living as an expat in South Korea may be challenging due to the cultural differences and significant language barrier but if you’re able to overcome those challenges, South Korea has some positive things to offer.

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Where is it Cheaper to Live and Work?

According to the Savills world research, office-based businesses operating in major cities will spend around one-third of their total operating costs on commercial rents and employee salaries to accommodate costs of living.

New York currently holds the number one spot for having the highest live-work costs per employee, knocking London out of the top spot following the aftermath of the Brexit vote.

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Financial Considerations for South Africa

South Africa is a middle-income country with a melting pot of culturally, linguistically, racially and religiously diverse people. The country offers an abundant supply of natural resources and has well-developed financial, legal, communication, energy and transport sectors. Its stock exchange is ranked among the 20 largest in the world. While South Africa is the most developed African economy, the international financial recession has slowed its economic progression.

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Switzerland: Cost of Living

Switzerland, arguably one of the most beautiful countries in the world, is no doubt one of the world’s most expensive places to live. Although everything from food to healthcare and housing costs more, it also boasts higher salaries and excellent quality of life.

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