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April 22, 2025
The Challenges of Relocating to Santo Domingo: What You Need to Know
Santo Domingo, the bustling capital of the Dominican Republic, offers a vibrant mix of Caribbean culture, warm weather,...
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April 2, 2025
Tax Burden in Africa – A Complex and Evolving Landscape
Building on our exploration of Europe and the Middle East in our previous blog, we now turn to Africa, a region where...
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March 18, 2025
The Human Touch – Small Actions, Big Impact in Emergency Response
Emergencies are inherently stressful, not just for the employee directly affected but for their families and...
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March 10, 2025
Currency Update: February 2025
In February 2025, exchange rates were shaped by a combination of political developments, foreign investment trends, and...
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March 6, 2025
Tax-Free Havens or Hidden Costs? A Deep Dive into Middle East Income Tax Rates
How do taxes impact take-home pay around the world? At AIRINC, we’ve already explored this question in our latest...
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February 20, 2025
Crisis-Ready Mobility
Back in January 2024, I wrote my first blog for AIRINC, "Globally mobile employees – how will your company respond in...
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February 19, 2025
Taxing Times Ahead? Key Global Updates
Tax regulations are evolving worldwide, with significant changes affecting expatriates in Cuba, Jersey, Ukraine, and...
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February 12, 2025
Tax 'Heat' Map - Focus on Europe
How do taxes impact take-home pay across the globe? AIRINC has published our Global Tax Rates map to illustrate...
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February 5, 2025
Currency Update: January 2025
In January 2025, exchange rates were affected by conflict. Political tensions in South Africa and concerns over U.S....
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February 3, 2025
A Global Perspective: AIRINC’s 2024 Photo Contest
Each year, AIRINC’s annual photo contest continues to grow, showcasing our journeys, unique perspectives, and shared...
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January 29, 2025
Voyage to Vadodara
Located in the Western state of Gujarat in India, Vadodara, formerly known as Baroda, is a quaint yet vibrant city...
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January 23, 2025
Introducing AIRINC’s Global Tax Rates Map: A Visual Journey Through Tax Rates Around the World
Ever wondered how taxes shape life across the globe? What if we told you that understanding the world’s tax systems...
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January 22, 2025
Navigating Global Mobility in 2025: Strategies from AIRINC’s Insights
Global mobility professionals face increasing challenges due to housing constraints, economic volatility, and tax...
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January 21, 2025
Proactive Planning – Laying the Groundwork for Crisis Management
When planning international assignments, much of the focus is on the practicalities: finding housing, selecting...
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January 20, 2025
Currency Update: December 2024
Currency movements in December reflected the economic and political realities shaping exchange rates. Factors such as...
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January 15, 2025
Global Rental Markets in Focus: Q4 2024 Trends
Housing markets across the globe have experienced significant shifts in Q4 2024. Rising rents, driven by high demand...
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January 14, 2025
Russia’s Soaring Rental Market: What You Need to Know
The Russian rental market is undergoing dramatic shifts, with rental prices soaring across the country. Recent data and...
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Asia
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Allowances & Exchange Rates
December 19, 2024
Currency Update: November 2024
In November 2024, exchange rates were affected by government initiatives, conflict, rising prices, and high foreign...
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December 9, 2024
Preparing for Emergencies During International Assignments
Planning an international assignment often involves meticulous attention to details like booking flights, finding...
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November 20, 2024
Planning to travel during the upcoming holidays?
According to OAG, the busiest airports in the world are currently in London and Dubai — that also happens to be the...
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November 19, 2024
A Day in the Life: Conducting a Cost-of-Living Survey in Luanda, Angola
Have you ever been to Luanda, Angola? Do you enjoy semba music? Have you ever wondered how researchers conduct...
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November 12, 2024
Global Expatriate Housing Trends: Q3 2024 Insights and Updates
Understanding the complexities of expatriate housing can be a daunting task, with markets fluctuating across different...
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November 6, 2024
Tuning into Tunis
On the northern coast of Africa, Tunis lies on the Mediterranean Sea as the capital city of Tunisia. Tunisia is nestled...
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November 5, 2024
Currency Update: October 2024
In October 2024, key factors influencing currency changes included new policies promoting the use of local currencies...
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November 4, 2024
NAR Insights from Industry-Leading Programs
AIRINC recently hosted a client-led discussion focused on the impact of the National Association of Realtors (NAR)...
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October 29, 2024
Rising Rents and Rental Realities: Understanding Germany’s Housing Landscape
Geographically, Germany lies in the heart of Europe and its central location makes it a key hub for trade, culture, and...
International Housing Guide
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Europe
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October 28, 2024
Expatriate Tax Updates for 2024 – Key Changes You Need to Know
Tax reforms across various countries are significantly impacting expatriates in 2024.
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October 22, 2024
Rideshare in Casablanca: Is it a good option for expats?
In August, I had the pleasure of conducting an onsite cost-of-living survey in Casablanca a second time. While there,...
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October 18, 2024
Exploring the Top 10 Cities in AIRINC’s 2024 Global 150 Index
If you could live anywhere in the world...where would it be? AIRINC’s Global 150 Index identifies cities with the...
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Allowances & Exchange Rates
October 8, 2024
September 2024 Currency Update: Exchange Rates and Global Market Impact
In September 2024, exchange rates were most affected by interest rate changes, natural resource availability, and...
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October 3, 2024
Global Cost-of-Living: Rent Hikes, Tax Changes, and Economic Shifts
We’re thrilled to announce the release of AIRINC’s quarterly Cost of Living and Compensation Data Points! Our...
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September 24, 2024
Top Five Blogs of the Summer
As summer comes to a close (for the northern hemisphere), it's the perfect time to catch up on the latest insights,...
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September 23, 2024
What are the differences between “key money” in Japan and South Korea?
For expatriates moving to Japan and South Korea for the first time, the term “key money” is always confusing. Both...
International Housing Guide
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Housing & Utilities
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September 12, 2024
August 2024 Currency Update: Exchange Rates and Global Market Impact
In August 2024, the largest contributing factors to changes in exchange rates were interest rates, political tension,...
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September 11, 2024
AIRINC’s Latest Benchmark Survey on Domestic TRANSFERS in India
As the world’s fifth-largest economy and a rapidly growing business hub, India continues to present unique challenges...
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Allowances & Exchange Rates
September 9, 2024
Home Truths: Avoiding the Hidden Costs That Can Trip Up Your Assignees
As many of you know, as AIRINCers we each have our favourite type of data! It may seem a bit geeky and, to an extent it...
International Housing Guide
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Employee Experience
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September 5, 2024
Essential Strategies for Global Mobility: Data Points & Insights
Looking for the essential data to guide you through the intricate world of global mobility? Every quarter, AIRINC...
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Allowances & Exchange Rates
August 29, 2024
What is tax equalization & hypo tax?
After a successful summer school on mobility tax with Global Tax Network now is the perfect time to revisit the...
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International Tax Guide
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Back to Basics
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Allowances & Exchange Rates
August 28, 2024
Currency Shakes, Trade Quakes, and Inflation Spikes
Each year, we survey over 300 cities, covering major business hubs annually or biannually, while more volatile...
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COLA Change Report
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Asia
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Latin America
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August 15, 2024
Unpacking Changing Rental Markets with AIRINC's Data Points
Each quarter, AIRINC releases Data Points, providing in-depth insights from our extensive global cost-of-living...
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August 8, 2024
Currency Update: July 2024 Exchange Rate Trends & Impact on Global Markets
In July 2024, the largest factors contributing to changes in exchange rates were arrangements with the International...
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August 1, 2024
Global Tax Trends: AIRINC's Latest Data Points Revealed
Every quarter, AIRINC publishes Data Points, offering detailed insights from our cost-of-living research conducted...
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Europe
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July 29, 2024
Beyond the headlines: The National Association of Realtors (NAR) anti-competition settlement
The National Association of Realtors (NAR) settlement taking effect on August 17, 2024, will bring significant changes...
International Housing Guide
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July 25, 2024
What is a Hardship Allowance?
Not all assignment locations are the same. A hardship allowance allows you to recognize living conditions and to...
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July 23, 2024
The Dutch Expat Experience: Balancing Business Opportunities and Housing Challenges
The Netherlands is celebrated for its culture of tolerance and acceptance, making it an appealing destination for...
International Housing Guide
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Europe
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Research
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Balance Sheet
About AIRINC
July 18, 2024
Celebrating Client Satisfaction and Looking Ahead with AIRINC
For 70 years, we have strived to deliver the best service and experience in the Global Mobility industry and, as such,...
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Allowances & Exchange Rates
July 10, 2024
Global Cost-of-Living Insights: Rent Surges, EV Trade Wars, and Tax Shifts
Every quarter AIRINC provides a useful data points update on our cost-of-living research including housing, goods &...
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July 2, 2024
June 2024 Currency Shifts: Politics, Goods, and Debt Restructuring Shape Global Markets
In June 2024, the largest factors contributing to changes in exchange rates were politics, the availability of goods,...
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Europe
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Asia
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Latin America
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June 5, 2024
Currency Performance Update: May 2024 Exchange Rates & Allowances
In May 2024, exchange rates were most impacted by currency reserves, bonds, copper prices, and demand for the US...
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Europe
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Africa
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May 7, 2024
Currency Performance: April 2024
In April 2024, exchange rates were most impacted by interest rates, inflation, and foreign investment. Nigeria’s...
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Africa
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April 16, 2024
Currency Performance: March 2024
In March 2024, exchange rates were most affected by the supply of U.S. dollars, high inflation, and devaluation....
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Africa
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Trends
April 9, 2024
Argentina's Economic Changes
For the AIRINC quarterly update, I traveled to Buenos Aires to get first-hand insight into the current housing and...
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International Housing Guide
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Latin America
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Allowances & Exchange Rates
April 4, 2024
Quarterly Update: Rising Rental Markets, Tax Changes, and Inflation Insights
Every quarter AIRINC provides a useful data points update on our cost-of-living research including housing, goods &...
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March 27, 2024
What is the latest from Shanghai?
On March 19, the American Chamber of Commerce (AmCham) in Shanghai brought China’s global mobility community together.
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March 25, 2024
Vietnam’s Work Visa Issues Impact Ho Chi Minh City Rentals
According to real estate sources, landlords are more open to negotiating rents for smaller apartments in Ho Chi Minh...
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Asia
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March 4, 2024
Top six reasons rents are UP Down Under
Australia is a popular destination for expatriates, students, tourists, investors, and businesses due to its high...
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Asia
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February 26, 2024
Currency Performance: January 2024
In January 2024, exchange rates were most affected by foreign reserves, raw resource prices, and demand for the U.S....
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February 22, 2024
Housing is Key
Housing can be one of the most emotional aspects of an assignment, securing a safe and comfortable rental is often top...
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February 1, 2024
Navigating Argentina's Shifting Rental Landscape
Following the turbulence with the Argentinean economy, AIRINC recently published a blog update on the Peso and changes...
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About AIRINC
January 31, 2024
A Day in a Researcher’s Life
As an AIRINC researcher, I travel to new cities every few months and absorb as much as I can in my time onsite. It is...
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Europe
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January 23, 2024
Currency Performance: December 2023
The last month of 2024 had few major changes. Each of these countries had domestic troubles regarding debt, inflation,...
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January 10, 2024
Rising Rental Markets and Tax Updates: Key Insights from AIRINC's Cost-of-Living Research
Every quarter AIRINC provides a useful data points update on our cost-of-living research including housing, goods &...
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January 3, 2024
Argentina's Economic Changes: Peso Devaluation and Tax Reform Updates
The newly elected administration led by President Javier Milei brought swift changes to Argentina’s economy. On...
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Latin America
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December 18, 2023
Currency Performance: Best and Worst in November 2023
Policy and supply/demand changes are the root for the few changes that occurred in November. Strict monetary policy and...
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Europe
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November 14, 2023
Currency Performance: Best and Worst October 2023
Exchange rates were stable excluding a few listed below with significant movement for the month of November. The main...
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Allowances & Exchange Rates
October 23, 2023
Rising Rental Markets: Key Data Points and Trends
Every quarter AIRINC provides a comprehensive and insightful update on our cost-of-living research, including a...
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October 17, 2023
IPTU in Brazil. What’s it all about?
Brazil is a beautiful country with diverse landscapes and a rich culture. Sources tell me expats are always excited...
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Tax
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Latin America
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Housing & Utilities
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Developmental Assignments
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About AIRINC
October 16, 2023
850 Reasons Why You Should Use AIRINC For Your Domestic Moves!
Meleah, AIRINC is better known for international data, but could you tell us about AIRINC's domestic data? We have...
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Research
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Domestic Relocations
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Allowances & Exchange Rates
October 13, 2023
Currency Performance: Best and Worst September 2023
Exchange rates for the month of September were more stable than previous months. Few currencies moved drastically...
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Webinars and Events
October 11, 2023
Webinars: Two for the Price of One! Focus on Africa and Focus on Asia-Pacific
Join us for one or both of the webinars in our Focus On series where we share insights from our updated data research...
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October 6, 2023
Discover the latest updates on rent increases, exchange rates, and tax changes around the world
Every quarter AIRINC provides a useful data points update on our cost-of-living research including housing, goods &...
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Inflation
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Europe
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Asia
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Africa
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September 18, 2023
Currency Performance: Best and Worst August 2023
Currency movements for the month of August are mainly attributed to hyperinflation and government policy changes....
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Allowances & Exchange Rates
August 11, 2023
Currency Performance: Best and Worst July 2023
Currency Performance: Best and Worst from July 2023 This July, many currencies lost value with the U.S. dollar,...
Inflation
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Allowances & Exchange Rates
July 31, 2023
Rent Increases, Exchange Rates, and Tax Updates: Insights into Global Cost of Living
Every quarter AIRINC provide data points update on our cost-of-living research including housing, goods & services, tax...
Data Points
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Research
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About AIRINC
July 28, 2023
Hong Kong's Korean Street: An Enclave of Korean Culture in the Heart of the City
Joining AIRINC as a Research Analyst, one of my first tasks was to conduct AIRINC’s cost-of-living research in none...
Asia
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Data and Infographics
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About AIRINC
July 20, 2023
A Tale of Three Cities: Exploring the Diverse Climates of Kazakhstan
It was the best of times, it was the unpredictable weather of times. Two weeks in Kazakhstan took me through three...
Asia
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Research
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Data and Infographics
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Allowances & Exchange Rates
July 7, 2023
Currency Performance: Best and Worst June 2023
Currency Performance: Best and Worst from June 2023 Foreign reserves and political instability highlight the currency...
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Allowances & Exchange Rates
May 24, 2023
Currency Performance: Best and Worst March 2023
March 2023 was quiet for currency movements compared to previous months. We have few volatile currencies this month...
Inflation
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Research
Allowances & Exchange Rates
April 27, 2023
Haggling Rents In Brunei: A Way To Bond?
After this year’s Spring Festival, I went to Kuala Belait in Brunei to conduct AIRINC’s cost-of-living research. In...
Asia
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Research
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Cost of Living / COLA
Allowances & Exchange Rates
April 13, 2023
What are the reasons behind the rise in rents in Dubai?
Dubai is a popular city known for its luxurious lifestyle, world-class infrastructure, and stunning skyscrapers. Over...
Asia
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Research
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Housing & Utilities
Allowances & Exchange Rates
April 12, 2023
Currency Performance: Best and Worst February 2023
The countries in this month’s exchange rate changes all experienced a depreciation with their currencies due to...
Inflation
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Research
Allowances & Exchange Rates
April 6, 2023
The latest results are in! Housing increases in Singapore, United Arab Emirates and more!
Every quarter AIRINC provide data points update on our cost-of-living research including housing, goods & services, tax...
Data Points
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Research
Allowances & Exchange Rates
March 20, 2023
Fresh Data, Fresh Perspectives
All photos by Olivia Aiken Fresh Data, Fresh Perspectives Wow, what a lifechanging experience. I spent a week in Buenos...
Latin America
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Research
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Cost of Living / COLA
Allowances & Exchange Rates
February 1, 2023
How has Scotland’s rent freeze impacted the housing market?
Residential rental markets in cities around Scotland are facing the difficult reality of low supply of rental units...
Europe
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Research
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Housing & Utilities
Allowances & Exchange Rates
January 19, 2023
Currency Performance: Worst & Best in November 2022
The main factors causing currency fluctuations this month are inflation forecasts, changes in domestic money supply,...
Inflation
,
Research
Allowances & Exchange Rates
January 10, 2023
The latest results are in! Rent increase in Germany, country tax updates, and more!
Data Points: A Selection of AIRINC Research Results Every quarter AIRINC provide data points update on our...
Data Points
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Tax
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Research
About AIRINC
December 19, 2022
An AIRINC’er is coming to town!
On a recent DE&I team call, my colleague Yaira Soriano, one of AIRINC’s internal cost of living researchers, mentioned...
Europe
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Research
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Diversity/Equity & Inclusion (DE&I)
Allowances & Exchange Rates
December 6, 2022
Currency Performance: Worst & Best in October 2022
The United States’ rate increases continue to impact currency changes and a variety of domestic issues. At the domestic...
Inflation
,
Research
Allowances & Exchange Rates
November 15, 2022
Data Points: LATAM Special
Data Points: LATAM special! Every quarter AIRINC provide data points update on our cost-of-living research including...
Data Points
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Latin America
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Research
Allowances & Exchange Rates
October 17, 2022
How are worldwide currencies performing?
Currency Performance: Worst & Best in September 2022 The United States’ interest rate hikes, account deficits, and...
Inflation
,
Research
Allowances & Exchange Rates
October 6, 2022
The latest results are in! Rent increase in Singapore, country tax updates, and more!
Data Points: A Selection of AIRINC Research Results Every quarter AIRINC provide data points update on our...
Data Points
,
Research
Allowances & Exchange Rates
September 22, 2022
What were the Worst & Best Currency Performers last month?
Currency Performance: Worst & Best in August 2022 This month’s currency changes can be attributed to political...
Inflation
,
Research
Allowances & Exchange Rates
August 17, 2022
What were the Worst & Best Currency Performers in July?
This month’s currencies were affected by a wide variety of reasons. Domestically, many currencies suffered due to...
Inflation
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Research
Allowances & Exchange Rates
July 27, 2022
Georgia: A Bridge of Peace
In Tbilisi, there is a bridge called “Bridge of Peace,” designed to connect Old Tbilisi with the new district. Today,...
Europe
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Research
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Housing & Utilities
Allowances & Exchange Rates
July 26, 2022
Currency Performance: Worst & Best in June 2022
Food shortages and gas prices continue to negatively impact countries’ abilities to help their people obtain basic...
Inflation
,
Research
Allowances & Exchange Rates
July 11, 2022
What is the latest in cost of living research?
Data Points: A Selection of AIRINC Research Results Every quarter AIRINC provide a data points update on our cost of...
Data Points
,
Research
Allowances & Exchange Rates
June 27, 2022
What were the Worst & Best Currency Performers last month?
The U.S. Dollar has risen in value comparably to other major currencies including the GBP and EUR causing many smaller...
Inflation
,
Research
Allowances & Exchange Rates
May 19, 2022
Currency Performance: Worst & Best in April 2022
Many countries have been negatively impacted by the Russian-Ukraine conflict. Fuel prices continue to rise and imports,...
Inflation
,
Research
About AIRINC
April 27, 2022
What we learned from AIRINC’S 2022 Customer Satisfaction Survey
This past winter, AIRINC ran a customer satisfaction survey. One of AIRINC’s goals is to serve our clients with...
Research
Allowances & Exchange Rates
April 6, 2022
Losses and Gains in the Foreign Exchange: March 2022
Worldwide Impact In late February 2022, Russia invaded Ukraine by means of airstrikes and infantry. This major conflict...
Inflation
,
Research
Allowances & Exchange Rates
February 2, 2022
Losses and Gains in Foreign Exchange: An update on global currency - January 2022
Fluctuating Exchange Rates Many of January’s exchange rate fluctuations result from interest rate changes during the...
Inflation
,
Research
Allowances & Exchange Rates
January 13, 2022
Latest Data Points results for Jan 2022
A Selection of AIRINC Research Results This quarter’s cost of living research was conducted primarily in Europe, Asia,...
Data Points
,
Research
Allowances & Exchange Rates
December 30, 2021
Losses and Gains in Foreign Exchange: An update on global currency - December 2021
Losses and Gains in the Foreign Exchange: December 2021 Inflation remains to be the consistent driver of exchange rates...
Inflation
,
Research
Allowances & Exchange Rates
December 3, 2021
Losses and Gains in Foreign Exchange: An update on global currency - November 2021
Losses and Gains in the Foreign Exchange: November 2021 Many countries that were maintaining steady interest rates have...
Inflation
,
Research
Allowances & Exchange Rates
December 1, 2021
Housing Data for Secondary Cities
One thing that I really enjoy is being able to positively surprise someone with a ”Yes!”
International Housing Guide
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Research
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Housing & Utilities
Allowances & Exchange Rates
November 17, 2021
Back To Life, Back To Reality: St. Maarten On-site, Part Two
In St. Maarten, two main currencies are used: the U.S. dollar (USD) and the Netherlands Antillean guilder (ANG)....
Latin America
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Research
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Data and Infographics
Allowances & Exchange Rates
November 11, 2021
Back To Life, Back To Reality: St. Maarten On-site, Part One
After being away from survey travel for more than a year, it was an experience getting readjusted while simultaneously...
Latin America
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Research
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Data and Infographics
Allowances & Exchange Rates
November 3, 2021
New York Housing
Following the emergence of a COVID-19 vaccine, New York’s infection rate reduced to a third of its highest point in...
Research
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Housing & Utilities
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United States of America
Allowances & Exchange Rates
October 28, 2021
Losses and Gains in Foreign Exchange: An update on global currency - September 2021
Losses and Gains in the Foreign Exchange: September 2021 This month’s changes resulted from specific economic niches...
Inflation
,
Research
Allowances & Exchange Rates
October 26, 2021
Putting the Brakes on Algeria’s Imported Car Ban
In June 2021, the Algerian government announced it would ease the ban on importing new cars and car parts. Government...
Transportation
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Inflation
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Research
Allowances & Exchange Rates
October 18, 2021
Proposed U.K. tax increase – Health and Social Care Levy
AIRINC Global Tax Director Pat Jurgens joined Benivo’s 'The View from the Top' hosted by Brian Friedman, providing an...
Tax
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Europe
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Research
Allowances & Exchange Rates
October 11, 2021
Housing, Goods & Services, Tax and more - Data Points are in!
A Selection of AIRINC Research Results This quarter’s cost of living research was conducted primarily in North America,...
Data Points
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Research
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Cost of Living / COLA
Allowances & Exchange Rates
October 8, 2021
Proposed U.S. tax increases – impact on Global Mobility
AIRINC Global Tax Director Pat Jurgens joined Benivo’s 'The View from the Top' hosted by Brian Friedman, providing an...
Tax
,
Research
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United States of America
Allowances & Exchange Rates
September 23, 2021
Losses and Gains in Foreign Exchange: An update on global currency - August 2021
Movement Continues in the Foreign Exchange Market This movement is caused by political events, hyper-inflation,...
Inflation
,
Research
Allowances & Exchange Rates
August 20, 2021
Losses and Gains in Foreign Exchange: An update on global currency - July 2021
Losses and Gains in the Foreign Exchange: July 2021 The COVID-19 Delta variant is widespread in several regions,...
Inflation
,
Research
Allowances & Exchange Rates
August 2, 2021
Istanbul’s Rising Rents
Rents increased in Istanbul as demand for housing climbs and the value of the Turkish lira continues to slide against...
Europe
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Research
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Housing & Utilities
Allowances & Exchange Rates
July 28, 2021
Marseille rental market crunch
Famous for its history as a Mediterranean port city, Marseille is France’s second most populous city. It sits on the...
Europe
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Research
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Housing & Utilities
Allowances & Exchange Rates
July 14, 2021
Losses and Gains in Foreign Exchange: An update on global currency - June 2021
Losses and Gains in the Foreign Exchange: June 2021 Central Banks in many countries adjusted their policy to combat...
Inflation
,
Research
Allowances & Exchange Rates
July 13, 2021
Data Points: Q.2 2021
A Selection of AIRINC Research Results This quarter’s cost of living research was conducted primarily in Europe, Asia,...
Data Points
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Research
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Housing & Utilities
Allowances & Exchange Rates
June 9, 2021
Losses and Gains in Foreign Exchange: An update on global currency - May 2021
Losses and Gains in the Foreign Exchange: May 2021 The reopening of economies and industry has helped many countries...
Inflation
,
Research
Allowances & Exchange Rates
May 19, 2021
Barbados 12-Month Welcome Stamp: Impact on Housing Supply
The island country of Barbados was not initially hit hard by the pandemic. Only in recent months has the country...
Latin America
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Research
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Housing & Utilities
Allowances & Exchange Rates
May 6, 2021
Losses and Gains in Foreign Exchange: An update on global currency - April 2021
Movement Continues in the Foreign Exchange Market There has been movement in the foreign exchange markets due to the...
Inflation
,
Research
Allowances & Exchange Rates
April 23, 2021
A Snapshot of International Housing Rental Markets [DATA POINTS Q.1 2021]
AIRINC Housing Update Below are select snapshots of rental markets around the world. These updates are taken from...
Data Points
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Research
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Housing & Utilities
Allowances & Exchange Rates
April 16, 2021
Rising Demand in Taubaté, Brazil
Taubaté’s rental market experienced rising demand in recent months. I spoke with local housing sources who explained...
Latin America
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Research
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Housing & Utilities
Allowances & Exchange Rates
April 15, 2021
Omanization and the Ongoing Expatriate Exodus
Oman’s government first enacted Omanization in 1988 to replace guest-workers and expatriates with Omani citizens in all...
Middle East
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Research
Allowances & Exchange Rates
April 6, 2021
International Demand Strains Suriname’s Housing Market
In recent months, several major oil companies expanded their offshore drilling operations in Guyana to include...
Latin America
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Research
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Housing & Utilities
Allowances & Exchange Rates
April 1, 2021
Rental Shortage in Darwin and Perth
After experiencing years of a decline in housing market activity, Australian cities Darwin and Perth are now the...
Research
,
Housing & Utilities
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Oceania
Allowances & Exchange Rates
April 1, 2021
Data Points: Q.1 2021
A Selection of AIRINC Research Results This quarter’s cost of living research was conducted primarily in North America,...
Data Points
,
Research
,
Housing & Utilities
Allowances & Exchange Rates
March 31, 2021
Losses and Gains in Foreign Exchange: An update on global currency - March 2021
Movement Continues in the Foreign Exchange Market This movement is caused by a rise in pandemic cases, hyper-inflation,...
Inflation
,
Research
Allowances & Exchange Rates
March 12, 2021
A House Supply Crunch in San Juan’s Rental Market
Supply Crunch Over the past year, the rental market in San Juan, Puerto Rico experienced a significant supply crunch of...
Research
,
Housing & Utilities
Allowances & Exchange Rates
February 26, 2021
Losses and Gains in Foreign Exchange: An update on global currency - February 2021
Turbulence Continues in the Global Economy Global economic turbulence continues in the early months of 2021. Below are...
Inflation
,
Research
Allowances & Exchange Rates
January 28, 2021
What currencies are experiencing the most volatility in 2021?
Economic turbulence and currency volatility 2020 proved to be a year of unprecedented social, political, and economic...
Inflation
,
Research
Allowances & Exchange Rates
January 12, 2021
Reduced Rental Demand and Supply in Stockholm, Sweden
Demand dropped, but so did supply? A quirk in the Stockholm rental market made it one of the more interesting cities...
Europe
,
Research
Allowances & Exchange Rates
January 6, 2021
Global Mobility News: The latest in housing, tax, and goods & services [2020: Q4]
Data Points: A selection of AIRINC cost-of-living survey results The results are in! Data Points, AIRINC's quarterly...
Data Points
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Research
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Cost of Living / COLA
