New Expat Survey Uncovers Top Destinations InterNations
go to original October 3, 2014

InterNations, the world’s largest expat network, has conducted the Expat Insights Survey 2014 – completed by close to 14,000 expatriates. It aims to provide a comprehensive picture of life abroad: Focusing on the general quality of life, it identifies the most popular expat destinations. Topics covered include work, family, relationships and romance, leisure, and personal finances.

As an essential part of the survey, respondents rated their satisfaction with various aspects of expat life. This served as the basis for an overall ranking of 61 countries, as well as five topical indices. The survey report also features detailed country profiles for 20 destinations and 15 in-depth nationality profiles. An “expat typology”, according to reasons for relocating, rounds out the report.

Ecuador, Luxembourg, and Mexico emerge as top destinations in the general country ranking. Ecuador’s #1 rank is mostly due to the low cost of living, the ease of settling in, and the assessment of respondents’ personal happiness. Mexico owes its place among the top three to similar factors as Ecuador, whereas Luxembourg is the clear winner for career-minded high-income expats.

InterNations is the no. 1 social network for expatriates worldwide, with over 1.3 million members in 390 cities all across the globe. As the first international community for people who live and work abroad, InterNations connects expats with other global minds who share similar interests and needs. With an expat-centered value proposition integrating online and offline services, InterNations offers its members the opportunity to meet, network and socialize online or at regular local InterNations Events and Activities, while its forums and expat guides provide valuable tips and editorial information for people living abroad.

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