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To find a locality code, use the lookup tool below. A location code is sometimes required to compute Overseas Housing Allowance (OHA) and Cost of Living Allowance (COLA). Use this tool to find the location code of an area. Lookup Overseas Cost-of-Living Allowance (COLA) rates.
- Data Collection & Surveys
Overseas COLA Data Collection & Surveys. To help determine...
- Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions. Choose a topic to view answers...
- Overseas COLA Tables
The Department implements OCOLA decreases effective May 16...
- CONUS COLA Rate Lookup
CONUS COLA Rate Lookup. The Cost-of-Living Allowance in the...
- Archived Meal Rates
Overseas COLA Data Collection & Surveys Currency...
- Overseas Cost-of-Living Allowance
Refer to the DoD Overseas Station and Housing Allowance...
- Data Collection & Surveys
Refer to the DoD Overseas Station and Housing Allowance Process Guide [PDF, 25 pages] for information on the COLA survey schedule, COLA Unique Expenses, and the responsibilities of the Country Allowance Coordinator. Lookup rates using the Overseas COLA Calculator.
The Department implements OCOLA decreases effective May 16 and November 16. Rate reductions based on the annual cost-of-living assessment (greater than 2 index points) will be implemented in 50% increments while OCOLA decreases based on currency fluctuations will be implemented in full each cycle.
3 maj 2023 · The Defense Department has announced updates to the adjustment process for the overseas cost-of-living allowance, which is aimed at creating financial predictability for service members...
The Overseas Cost of Living Allowance (COLA) is a non-taxable supplemental pay allowance, designed to offset overseas prices of non-housing goods and services. Overseas COLA is paid to over...
Overseas COLA is calculated by comparing the prices of nonhousehold goods and services overseas with average prices for equivalent goods and services in CONUS. The result of this price...
The Overseas Cost of Living Allowance (COLA) is a non-taxable supplemental pay allowance, designed to offset overseas prices of non-housing goods and services. It affects approximately...