Expat ROI Calculator

The Costs of A Failed or Compromised Expat Assignment

One study estimates that employee assignments to developed countries have a failure rate of 25% to 40%, and in under developed countries up to 70%. (Our calculator conservatively assumes a 7% failure rate based on averaging over 15 years of studies of expat assignment failure.)

Direct costs of a failed assignment can range from $250,000 to $1 million. A failed or compromised assignment can also result in lost business opportunities that can’t be easily made up, and relationships with local businesses and government that can’t easily be repaired. Moreover, an employee returning from an assignment – even a successful one – often leaves the company within a year of returning.  

This ROI Calculator was developed by Dr. Neill Carson, the architect of the IAP. It is based on data collected by the IAP for over 15 years. It calculates the cost of an expat assignment, the costs of failed/compromised assignments, and the ROI in mBARC’s readiness support.  Begin by entering the number of expats, then when you scroll down, enter the cost for the mBARC program you are interested in (we will provide you with a quote upon consultation)