C7)10 best countries to live as a foreigner

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10: Portugal: the best destination for remote workers and digital nomads

Portugal has a lot going for it, but it’s not the top country to go to if you are looking for employment, to enhance your career or earn a higher salary. It is, however, one of the best destinations in the world if you wish to work remotely or have your own online business that you can manage from anywhere in the world.

Here is what Portugal offers digital nomads that make the country so attractive:

Great climate and weather

Beautiful beaches

A relaxed and healthy lifestyle promotes quite a high average life expectancy of 81.6 years. 

Low cost of living including property rental

English is widely spoken in all popular locations

A good public health system & great schools and higher education

A digital nomad visa is easy to obtain

Portugal digital nomad and remote worker visa

Digital nomads and remote workers can live and work in the country for up to 12 months.

To qualify, you need to prove that you earn at least €2,800 per month – four times Portugal’s minimum wage. When the visa is granted,  you can travel throughout the Schengen Area visa-free for up to 90 days. 

All major destinations have some great co-working spaces available for digital nomads. Porto i/o, for example, offers 4 coworking spaces across Porto, all set in the best areas of the city. Liberdade229, a more boutique coworking space in Lisbon, offer up to 34 desks in an artsy, 19th-century building.

9: France: the good life, for families and retirees

France comes as a stark contrast to the fast-paced, glamorous and hard-working Dubai.  

Expats rate France as one of the top countries for quality of life, culture, work/life balance and job security. 

With its renowned quality of life, France is a big favourite with semi-retired and retired expats from around the world. The advantages of retiring to France are almost unbeatable: expat retirees in France say they feel healthier, happier and more satisfied with their lives than ever before.

8: Finland: the world’s happiest country 

If you value well-functioning public services, political stability, a good healthcare system, widespread trust of authorities and low levels of crime and inequality, then Finland should be one of your top choices.

Finland is officially the happiest country in the world according to the World Happiness Report 2022.

Together with its neighbours Denmark, Norway, Sweden and Iceland, the country boasts high life expectancy, high GDP per capita, solid social support in times of trouble, low corruption and high social trust, generosity in a community where people look after each other and freedom to make key life decisions.

The country is also very beautiful. Around 75% of its surface is covered with forests, it has low pollution levels, the air is clean and nature is stunning, so as long as you love winters and saunas, you will be definitely happy here in Finland.

7: New Zealand: active and outdoorsy

This small, remote country punches well above its weight when it comes to expats’ lives and experiences there.

Living and working in New Zealand means a great work/life balance, fantastic entrepreneurial opportunities, good finance and healthcare and a high quality of life (even better than in France).

However, it’s not the best country in the world if you want to advance your career or save up a lot of cash. New Zealand is perfect if you want a simple, healthy and family-focused life.

It’s in New Zealand’s culture to value family, environment, nature and health above wealth or status. As a result, you’ll find that the gap between the rich and the poor is much narrower than in other countries.

Family comes first and people are very understanding. It’s totally okay to call your boss and ask to work from home because your child is sick or to turn up a bit late because of the school assembly.

6: Singapore: Asia for beginners – high-cost, high-wealth

Singapore has been a firm leader among expats for decades.

According to the Expat Explorer survey, Singapore is in the top six countries for disposable income, wage growth, savings and career progression.

5: Sweden: unparalleled childcare, top for families

Would you like unparalleled childcare quality that comes at a very affordable cost? Then head to Sweden. 

Expats rate Sweden number one for both childcare quality and the overall cost of children. It has also been named the top destination for families. 

As a bonus, you will also get an excellent work/life balance, solid job security, good health and a great overall quality of life. 

4: Canada: somewhere between Europe and the U.S.A

It’s mostly urban Canada that attracts professional expats. Canada’s urban communities are extremely diverse, welcoming and tolerant – live and let live, and the lifestyle in Canada is quite attractive for many expats.

This is a highly politically correct country, so it’s wise not to criticise somebody or something too much in a conversation. Unless, of course, it’s Canada’s big neighbour being criticised – then go for it. Judging the U.S.A. can be a great way to blend in!

We have discussed in detail various  Canada visa programmes specially designed to help talented people who want to start their own businesses or immigrate to Canada as qualified professionals. 

3: Australia: where you work to live

The third best country on our list for expats to live and work is Australia.

Australia has always been a great destination for those in search of a better lifestyle. It provides near-perfect weather, cultural diversity and a laidback life. It’s a star among expats when it comes to quality of life, integration and health. 

Money-wise, you can count on certain wage growth and disposable income but saving opportunities aren’t as good. 

Australia’s strongest suit is its work/life balance. In Australia, you work to live, not on the contrary. Add to this fabulous coastal living and it will make up for any monetary drawbacks. 

2: Germany: the leader in job security

Germany is a very balanced country when it comes to wealth-building opportunities, career progression, childcare, work/life balance and family. For each of these, Germany sits solidly in the top 10. It’s also the leader in job security.

This all means that, unlike previous countries in this list where expats face the choice between wealth-building and quality of life, Germany offers the whole package. 

1: Switzerland: financial well-being and a safe environment

Yet again Switzerland is our number one expat destination in the world. 

In many ways, Switzerland is like Germany, only more prestigious – and thus much more expensive. 

So, the first and most important thing any expat should do when considering relocation to Switzerland is to research the cost of living against their prospective income.

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