Expats move abroad for new job opportunities, for relationships, or even just to live a simpler life. In a new survey by InterNations, the world’s largest network for people who live and work abroad, the company asked 14,300 expats, representing 174 nationalities and living in 191 countries or territories, to rate 43 different aspects of life abroad on a scale of 1-7.
13. Romania —The government’s spending rises and tax deductions are helping to stimulate more activity within the country, which is boosting job opportunities for locals as well as expats. Meanwhile, the cost of living remains super-low.
12. Spain —Madrid, Barcelona, and Valencia are brimming with job opportunities and salaries are one of the best in Western Europe. But the country, also famed for it’s great weather, carries little cost for accommodation, food, and transport.
9. Philippines — Accommodation is one of the cheapest in the region and around 50% less than what you’d pay for in another popular expat spot, Thailand.
7. Ecuador — Not a single respondent ranked the cost of living as “very bad” as salaries go a long way there. However, only 20% of the expats that emigrated to Ecuador said they were there for financial reasons.