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Over the past 20 years, Seoul has been striving to improve its standard of living for its residents. Read more in an interview with the city's mayor.

Some companies have been using targeted bonuses to meet various aims during the pandemic, but how do you provide these in a way that is sustainable and equitable?

Recent volatility in currency markets has prompted international businesses to review their compensation adjustments for affected workers.

Cost-of-living allowances are always subject to change, but in times of crisis the swings can be dramatic. Let's look at what affects differentials and taking a balanced approach to implement them.

Currency exchange rate volatility can cause hardship or windfalls for international assignees, depending how organizations respond to them. Here we explore the considerations before adjusting a cost-of-living premium.

Ilya Bonic, president of Mercer's Career business, and mobility consultant Olivier Meier discuss the interplay among urban dynamism, cost of living, and mobility management tools in an article for BRINK.

An in-depth look at cost of living changes over the last five years in major cities in China, featuring an infographic of price changes.

An in-depth look at cost of living changes over the last five years in major cities in Mexico, featuring an infographic of price changes.

An in-depth look at cost of living changes over the last five years in major cities in Poland, featuring an infographic of price changes.

An in-depth look at cost of living changes over the last five years in major cities in South Africa, featuring an infographic of price changes.

An issue that often confuses expatriates is that of “host-location spendable income.” Here we illustrate it through practical examples.

A longstanding approach to expatriate compensation is the home-based balance sheet methodology. Here we describe the approach and variables that affect it.

As the size of a household increases, so does money spent on goods and services – but at a decreasing rate. See how that affects spendable income calculations.

The cost of electricity, gas, and oil for appliances, plus water, garbage collection, and so forth should be factored into allowances.

Define the underlying criteria of the housing allowance to ensure fair, consistent treatment while controlling costs.