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August 2010
This is to advise you of the current validity of Post Indexes calculated for the purpose of the Post Living Allowance applicable to Canadian Government expatriate personnel or persons under contract. All users must consult with Statistics Canada to ensure that the appropriate Index is used.
The Guide to the Post Index was revised in June 2010 and is now available.
The analysis of Post Index surveys has been completed at the following locations. The results include the analysis of prices and costs for goods and services purchased on the local economy or from import sources at the time these surveys were carried out as well as adjustments to the indexes indicated by our continuing monthly reviews.
| Country | Military Code | Location | Survey Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | GE13 |
Ramstein |
June 2009 |
| GE15 |
Heidelberg |
June 2009 | |
| GE16 |
Stuttgart |
June 2009 | |
| GE23 |
Oberammergau |
June 2009 | |
| GE30 |
Geilenkirchen |
June 2009 | |
| GE32 |
Geilenkirchen, unaccompanied | June 2009 | |
| GE42 |
Vaihingen |
June 2009 | |
| GE68 |
Heidelberg, Unaccompanied |
June 2009 | |
| GE69 |
Kalkar |
June 2009 | |
| GE77 |
Spangdahlem |
June 2009 | |
| OP63 |
OP Archer Geilenkirchen |
June 2009 | |
| OP64 |
OP Archer Ramstein |
June 2009 | |
| OS02 |
Landstuhl |
June 2009 | |
| ZZ02 |
Geilenkirchen Civilian Teachers |
June 2009 | |
| Ireland |
Dublin |
February 2010 | |
| Italy |
IT09 |
Naples |
June 2009 |
| IT99 |
Italy Other |
June 2009 | |
| OP50 |
OP50 Sirius Naples |
June 2009 |
Subsequent to clarification from the Department of Foreign Affairs, the Post Index for Harare, Zimbabwe has been recalculated. Accordingly, be advised of the adjustment to the Post Index for Harare.
| Country | Location | Post Index Level | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zimbabwe |
Harare (DFAIT - diplomatic) |
105 | February 2010 to July 2010 |
| Zimbabwe |
Harare (CIDA - non diplomatic) |
108 | February 2010 to July 2010 |
Subsequent to clarification from the Department of Foreign Affairs, the diplomatic Post Indexes for Seoul, South Korea now reflect loss of VAT rebates on gasoline (effective August 2010).
A new Post Index has been requested by the Department of Foreign Affairs for Astana, Kazakhstan and is now published.
Other Post Index adjustments are indicated on the basis of our continuing monthly reviews. These adjustments are predicated on shifts in the current values of the respective currencies used at the posts relative to the Canadian dollar. They also take into account comparative rates of change in consumer prices at these posts and in Ottawa since the last surveys were carried out.
