Meet the 10 countries with the best quality of life
Have you heard of expatriation? It is the process in which a person is transferred by your company to work in another country. Usually, she ends up going with the whole family and rebuilding her life in a place she has not even dreamed of living in.
InterNations is a worldwide network of people living under these conditions, having to learn local traditions and customs from the countries in which they live and work. With a strong expatriate base, InterNations asked 14, 000 people to complete a questionnaire evaluating 43 life aspects of their new countries, ranking from 1 to 7.
They are people of 174 different nationalities, who currently live in 191 countries or territories. They answered questions about the leisure options the new country offers, their individual happiness in living there, as well as health, safety, transportation and more. Thus, it was possible to draw up a ranking with the countries with the highest quality of life, according to expatriates. Check out the top 10:
10. Switzerland
Health, education and employment opportunities are the most appealing attractions in Switzerland, reaching the elite of expatriates. However, the rising cost of living meant that the country did not occupy an even higher position.
9. Germany
The country is quite popular because it is easier to find a job, according to expatriates. Other issues were also near the top, which is why Germany is so well qualified in the ranking.
8. Singapore
The city-state was at the top of the ranking last year, but fell to 8th because of the high cost of living and also the difficulties in access to health.
7. Czech Republic
One of the countries preferred by expatriates with children, due to the costs of raising a child there and the quality of the country's educational system.
6. Malta
The archipelago is located in the Mediterranean Sea and, because of this, draws a lot of attention because of its climate. Local culture also catches the eye, but the balance between work and personal life has made Malta only in 6th place.
5. Costa Rica
The warm climate of this country in the middle of Central America is very pleasing to expatriates, who also say that the local language, Spanish, is quite easy to learn there. And 79% of new residents say they feel at home with the country's culture.
4. Spain
The country is also famous for its warmer climate and has risen sharply in this year's ranking due to the ease of expatriates settling there. The Spanish sympathy is also another point highlighted by those who answered the InterNations questionnaire.
3. Japan
Last year, the country was in 7th place, but rose 4 positions due to its efficient public transport system. Another striking feature is the quality of Japan's health services.
2. Austria
The silver medal went to Austria, mainly because of health and well-being. The quality of water, air and public transport also deserves prominence among expatriates.
1. Taiwan
The island country of 23 million people has one of the largest accessibility in the world, according to expatriates. Another highlight goes to health services. In addition, Taiwan ranked first in the quality of life ranking for women and second for men.