Shanghai and Beijing remain the most popular expat destinations although Hong Kong is a big draw for financial services workers.

Oz becomes the most popular expat destination and it could be this way for a while...

That may not go far in Miami or Manhattan, but in some popular expat locales it could cover monthly expenses very nicely indeed.

Sisk's monthly budget is $800 per month, which includes renting a $280 per month two-bedroom two-bath apartment in a popular expat area.