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Aug 09, 2022 @ 05:59 PM / by Catherine Tylke
Housing, Goods & Services, Tax and more - Data Points are in!
Oct 11, 2021 @ 07:29 AM / by Patrick Benedetti
A Selection of AIRINC Research Results This quarter’s cost of living research was conducted primarily in Europe, Asia, and mainland Southeast Asia.
I arrived early in the morning at Kinshasa’s N'djili International Airport this past January 29th on a connecting flight from Addis Ababa. Upon arrival, I expected the same chaos that I experienced during my previous surveys in 2003 and 2008, but I was pleasantly surprised.
Disrupted Transportation: A Cost-of-Living Survey in Athens, Greece
Mar 10, 2020 @ 01:12 PM / by Eugene Kobiako
During a recent survey quarter, I had the pleasure of surveying Athens, Greece. While I was on-site, I encountered several protests and demonstrations, which allowed me to really feel like an assignee, navigating the change of social disruption.
Traveling, working, or living abroad and need to know the most cost-effective means of getting around? AIRINC has developed a calculator to help you make an informed decision.
Istanbul, Turkey: The latest on rideshares and getting around
Feb 25, 2020 @ 06:15 AM / by Samuel Pearl Schwartz
Western rideshare apps have struggled in Turkey. Protests by taxi drivers and government opposition have left these ridesharing companies in a state of uncertainty over the last year. On my recent trip to Ankara and Istanbul, I experienced this firsthand. In Ankara, I tried to use a popular local rideshare app but gave up because it was only available in Turkish despite claims that they support English-speaking users. Apart from the local rideshare app, there was no other rideshare presence in Ankara, and I was entirely reliant on local taxis.
The 3 Top Challenges with Driving in Nairobi, Kenya
Dec 03, 2019 @ 02:00 AM / by Samuel Pearl Schwartz
On my last survey, a five-week trip across Africa, I visited Lagos, Nigeria and Cairo, Egypt, two of the most notorious traffic destinations in the world. These locations lived up to their hype, and I spent a lot of time sitting in traffic. However, I was surprised to find that Nairobi, Kenya’s traffic was almost as bad despite lacking the same level of notoriety. Nairobi’s three main issues are a shortage of stop signs and traffic lights at intersections, poor road quality, and incredible amounts of construction that disrupt traffic routes.
Bangkok, Thailand: How do I avoid the traffic?
Nov 19, 2019 @ 02:00 AM / by Samuel Pearl Schwartz
During my survey of Bangkok, I found the multiple transportation systems available for use extremely helpful, especially in comparison to other Southeast Asian cities. In Yangon, Hanoi, and Ho Chi Minh City, I was entirely dependent on taxis and rideshare apps, as there are no functioning rail systems, the buses are difficult for foreigners to use, and the cities are not particularly pedestrian friendly. Conversely, in Bangkok, I used a much more balanced mix of rideshare, metro (MRT), Skytrain (BTS), and walking.
Despite the availability of options, public transportation in Casablanca feels prohibitive. The bus system is not really an option for expats or visitors as the vehicles are old and falling apart. The tram is modern, but stops are limited, and it doesn’t connect with major malls, hotels, or restaurants.
The Daily Frustrations of using Taxis and Rideshares in Cairo
Oct 22, 2019 @ 06:15 AM / by Samuel Pearl Schwartz
In Cairo, expatriates typically use a driver rather than relying on public transportation options. During my August survey I found that, even though taxis have meters, drivers are frustratingly unwilling to use them when driving expats.