Everyone looks for a better life. For many people, the destination lies abroad. With innumerous cities of in the world, how to choose the one which welcomes expats with warm heart. Yes, it does make a difference. The people of the city must be friendly towards the expat, for an individual to settle there. People move to a different land for various reasons, looking for love, prosperity, better lifestyle and many more to add to the list.
When thinking to move, one of the biggest consideration in selecting the city, will the city really welcome and accept you. According to InterNation’s survey with the largest global network of expat, here are the top 10 countries to move abroad.
1. Mexico
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About 80% of the expats voted Mexico to be their favorite city to settle. It is comparatively easier to adapt the local culture. The people around are welcoming and warm hearted. The city is known for its rich history, food and diverse landscape.
2. Singapore
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Singapore is known as “Easiest place to do business”. What attracts people to move to Singapore is “high income jobs”. The city offers superb infrastructure, healthcare facilities, transport and an excellent standard of living.
The language barrier in the city is minimal for the expats, thus making it one of the most opted city to move to.
3. New Zealand
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New Zealand is an island country in the south-west part of Pacific Ocean. It offers the experience of living a leisure life. The environment is very welcoming, pleasant and have scenic beauty to offer to the world. Language has never been a barrier for the expat and the culture here is very adaptive. This makes it one of the best city of the world for the expats.
4. Panama
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Panama is a city in Florida, known for it joyful environment. Expat find themselves happier when they are in Panama. This attracts them the most, the pursuit of happiness and a better life.
5. Australia
Country, Continent, is popularly known for the cities like Sydney, Melbourne, however the capital is Canberra. The country offers great climate, welcoming norms and atmosphere. Expats find it amazing to stay in Australia and even blend with their culture easily.
6. Ecuador
The colorful country has a rich culture. It offers and jungles of Amazon, Andean Highlands and rich wildlife. For two consecutive years, its been ranked as the best country for expats by both the genders.
7. Malta
It is the best country to move abroad for expats who are looking for work-life balance. They are immensely satisfied with the working culture, timings and career prospects the city offers. This place topped when it came to job satisfaction, ranked by the expats.
8. Luxembourg
Known as “Mini Switzerland”, Luxembourg gives job security to the expats. They feel happier staying in this small country because of the favouring work-life balance and greater career prospects.
9. Thailand
The cost living is really nominal in the city and also the local people are very friendly. This makes it liked by 87% of the expats, even though the education of the children of expats is bit on a higher side.
10. Canada
Ranked to be the most friendly towards the expat, the city welcome them with open arms and heart too. Moreover, people like the city for their family friendly environment and the focus on the family all together.