Published 18 June 2019
A member of ECA's International Data Research (IDR) team offers some advice on how to navigate the complicated world of international airports, and the pitfalls to look out for.
Published 20 July 2022
China's low inflation is helping the world in its fight to bring down the cost of living, but it could mean big upward index adjustments for Asian outbound assignees.
Published 02 September 2025
Wondering how your expat benefits stack up? With 95% of companies funding housing and 93% covering medical, check out where you could strengthen your offering.
Published 24 November 2025
Join us to discover what's shaping global mobility in 2025 and get ahead of your planning for the new year at our in-person Asia briefings. Secure your seat now.
Published 22 February 2023
Sustainability is increasingly being factored into international assignment packages, with many companies choosing to provide assignees with public transport allowances instead of motoring benefits. On top of the positive environmental impact, providing a public transport all...
Published 22 July 2025
Is your Euros night in a bargain or a blowout? We break down the true cost of watching the Women's semi-finals from the sofa across Europe, to reveal where fans are scoring a home win for their wallet.
Published 03 February 2022
The longstanding cost-of-living partnership between inflation and exchange rates, whereby one offsets the other, appears to be breaking down amid the global price surge.
Published 15 November 2023
The collective wisdom of central banks suggests global inflation will continue to fall.
Published 05 June 2024
Iran's big devaluation should have little impact on expatriate cost of living, but Bangladesh's smaller one will be more noticeable.
Published 12 June 2025
From pay packages to personal pressures, uncover some of the common hidden barriers that stop international assignments before they start - and why solving the money question is only half the battle.