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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.

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.