Ever think of moving abroad? Leaving your whole life behind for an
island paradise or a vibrant city halfway around the world might sound
like a dream, but for millions of expatriates, life abroad is a reality.
Whether it's for a job, a better quality of life, or for love, there
are plenty of reasons why people make the big move.
InterNations,
the largest global network for people who live and work abroad,
recently asked 14,400 expatriates from all around the world about their
life abroad for the annual
Expat Insider
survey. Expats answered questions about various aspects of everyday
life in their adopted home, such as quality of life, ease of settling
in, working abroad, family life, personal finance, and cost of living.
Popular
destinations such as France, Japan or the UK may immediately come to
mind when you start fantasizing about where to move, but expats around
the globe have rated the following destinations as the top ten places to
live abroad in 2015:
1. Ecuador
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Ecuador
emerges as the clear winner when it comes to expat destinations. For
the second year running, it has been ranked as the top country in the
world among both men and women.
2. Mexico
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Safety
concerns aside, over four out of five expats say that getting used to
the local culture in Mexico is generally easy, and over 90 percent
appreciate the friendliness of the Mexican population.
3. Malta
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According
to the survey respondents, Malta is the best destination for working
abroad. Overall job satisfaction is high, and two-thirds of respondents
or more are generally happy with their career prospects, work-life
balance, and working hours.
4. Singapore
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As
one of the Asian Tigers, Singapore is an attractive destination for
those looking for high-income jobs. The excellent living standards,
quality of healthcare and local transport infrastructure, as well as the
lack of a language barrier, are what appeals most to expats here.
5. Luxembourg
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Two-thirds
of expats are generally happy with their job security in Luxembourg,
but the career prospects and their work-life balance are also considered
a plus by the hard-working survey respondents.
6. New Zealand
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The
clear majority of expats finds the top-notch leisure options available
in New Zealand outstanding. The pleasant environment and laidback local
culture make expats feel very much at home.
7. Thailand
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Despite
pricey schooling for expat children, the generally low cost of living,
friendly locals and great weather are a few of the many reasons why 87
percent of expats are overall satisfied with life in Thailand.
8. Panama
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Expats
in Panama consider their personal happiness to have increased since
moving there. Indeed, 14 percent of respondents decided to relocate
there purely for a better quality of life.
9. Canada
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Four
out of five expats stressed the friendliness of locals towards foreign
residents, which makes them feel welcome in Canada. Plenty of expats
also praise the available leisure activities, and parents raising
children in Canada appreciate it as a family-friendly destination with a
positive impact on family life and their kids' well-being.
10. Australia
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As
well as the great climate, the beautiful scenery, and plentiful leisure
opportunities, it is the friendly nature of the Australians that expats
love. Four-fifths of expats find it easy to get used to "Aussie"
culture and feel at home down under.
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