Financial Considerations

Argentina
By North American and European standards, the cost of living is...>>

Australia
Australia' s cities really give you bang for your buck...>>

Austria
The Austrian cost of living is slightly higher than the European and North American averages, but it is still less expensive than the neighboring countries of Switzerland and Great Britain...>>

Belgium
Belgium has one of the highest standards of living in Europe....>>

Brazil
If you're looking for housing, be wary of Brazilian real estate agents-many operate with few legal restrictions...>>

Canada
Most Canadians enjoy a high standard of living, and the cost of living varies from province to province...>>

China
China's standard of living continues to be lower than in the more industrialized countries...>>

Denmark
Although Denmark is known for its high cost of living, job-seekers from countries such as the United States, Brazil and England will probably find Danish living quite affordable...>>

Finland
Finland is not a particularly expensive country in which to live, although big cities in the Nordic nations tend to be on the pricey side...>>

France
Other than citizens of the EU, any foreigner who wants to work in France must hold a work permit...>>

Germany
Living in Germany can be expensive. Urban centers, such as Munich or Berlin, will be more costly than living in Rostock or the Ruhr area...>>

Hong Kong
The cost of living in Hong Kong is pretty high...>>

Ireland
The cost of living in Ireland has increased dramatically in recent years. Dublin, in particular...>>

Italy
Italian salaries are established by the state and codified based on the category into which the worker falls...>>

Japan
Japan is one of the most expensive countries in the world...>>

Korea
Seoul is generally considered one of the world's most expensive cities...>>

The Netherlands
Although the cost of living in the Netherlands is expensive, thrifty newcomers can save money by getting a bike and renting housing outside of a major city...>>

Norway
Like other countries in the region, Norway has a fairly high cost of living, but according to surveys of expatriates living in foreign countries, the situation seems to be improving...>>

Peru
Peru has successfully emerged from decades of guerrilla insurgency, political...>>

South Africa
South Africa is still changing rapidly, and that goes for the cost of living, too...>>

Singapore
Life in Singapore can be meager or luxurious...>>

Spain
Compared to the rest of Western Europe, living in Spain (particularly outside of Madrid or Barcelona) is relatively inexpensive...>>

Sweden
Similar to its Scandinavian neighbors, Sweden maintains one of the highest standards and costs of living in the European Union...>>

Switzerland
Compared to France, Italy and Germany, the cost of living in Switzerland is quite high...>>

United Kingdom
Although the UK is expensive, resourceful job-seekers will find that earnings tend to match living costs...>>

United States
The cost of living in the United States will heavily depend on the part of the country in which you live and work...>>