According to CNBC, InterNations, the world's largest expat exchange website, has released its "Top Cities for Expats 2022" survey, in which 12,000 expats were polled to select the best cities for expats to live and work.
The survey ranked expatriates in terms of personal finances, ease of settling in, friendliness of local residents, quality of life, working abroad, language, healthcare, housing and other indicators.
Many potential expatriates are looking for a low-cost, high-quality life. Let's see which cities are the most popular among expatriates!
Valencia, Spain was voted by expats as the most livable, friendly and affordable city to live in.
In addition to being ranked number one in the Quality of Life Index, expats agree that Valencia's public transportation is cheap and easy to settle into, making expats feel at home.
85% are happy with life in general
83% are happy with the cost of living
55% say making new friends is easy
56% are happy with their jobs
76% are happy with their work-life balance
80% are happy with the quality of medical care
Dubai was ranked as the best city for work and play, not only in the Expat Essentials Index, but also for its infrastructure and transportation.
Respondents also found Dubai's bureaucracy easy to access and were satisfied with the online services provided by the Dubai government.
73% are happy with life in general
38% are happy with the cost of living
43% say making new friends is easy
70% are happy with their job
61% are happy with their work-life balance
84% are happy with the quality of medical care
Mexican cities are very friendly to foreign residents, making it easy to make new friends, and expats love the diversity of dining options and natural environment.
Overall, 91% of expatriates are satisfied with their time in Mexico.
84% are happy with life in general
67% are happy with the cost of living
69% say making new friends is easy
73% are happy with their job
71% are happy with their work-life balance
70% are happy with the quality of medical care
Lisbon is highly appreciated by expatriates for its culture, nightlife and leisure sports. It is also very easy to get around on foot or by bike.
86% are happy with life in general
69% are happy with the cost of living
49% say making new friends is easy
71% are happy with their job
72% are happy with their work-life balance
68% are happy with the quality of medical care
The climate, travel opportunities and the variety of food and dining options are what expats love about Madrid. In addition, expats generally find it very easy to integrate into the local culture and are welcomed by the local population.
77% are happy with life in general
69% are happy with the cost of living
53% say making new friends is easy
63% are happy with their job
70% are happy with their work-life balance
80% are happy with the quality of medical care
Bangkok ranked second in both the Personal Finance Index and Cost of Living, with 86% of respondents stating that their household disposable income was sufficient and more than enough to live comfortably in Bangkok.
79% are happy with life in general
69% are happy with the cost of living
54% say making new friends is easy
66% are happy with their job
68% are happy with their work-life balance
82% are happy with the quality of medical care
For expatriates, Basel offers an excellent quality of life, a pleasant environment and climate, safety and security, and travel and transportation.
In addition, they find Basel's security to be good and are satisfied with the availability of local public transportation and the ease of opening a local bank account.
82% are happy with life in general
22% are happy with the cost of living
18% say making new friends is easy
86% are happy with their job
67% are happy with their work-life balance
85% are happy with the quality of medical care
Expatriates are very satisfied with the working hours and work-life balance in Melbourne.
In addition, expatriates living here rate their employment opportunities positively and are also optimistic about the job market in Melbourne.
Seventy percent of respondents believe that jobs in Melbourne are reasonably well paid and that overall job satisfaction is not bad.
69% are happy with life in general
36% are happy with the cost of living
46% say making new friends is easy
77% are happy with their job
72% are happy with their work-life balance
78% are happy with the quality of medical care
Expatriates living in Abu Dhabi are hardly bogged down in red tape. It's easy for expats to open a bank account and deal with the local government without complications.
What's more, 72% of people say it's easy for expats to find housing.
68% are happy with life in general
36% are happy with the cost of living
41% say making new friends is easy
64% are happy with their job
51% are happy with their work-life balance
88% are happy with the quality of medical care
Expatriates living in Singapore can easily access high-speed Internet services from home, with 97% of respondents satisfied with this.
In addition, over 90% of respondents were satisfied with the ease of access to government services in Singapore; 97% of expats also noted the ease of paying for services in Singapore without the need for cash.
73% are happy with life in general
24% are happy with the cost of living
48% say making new friends is easy
77% are happy with their job
58% are happy with their work-life balance
84% are happy with the quality of medical care
After reading these top 10 cities popular with expats, have you decided where you want to live?
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