British Bank HSBC has released its annual expat explorer report, detailing the best countries to work, live in and experience as an expat.<\/p>\n
The report is based on a survey of\u00a026,871 expats across 190 different countries, with questions focusing on\u00a0how easy it was for them to live, work, and raise a family where they were.<\/p>\n
Singapore ranks first in the overall Expat Explorer country league table as the best place to live, work and raise a family abroad. Six out of 10 (62%) expats living in Singapore say they are earning more than in their home country, and two thirds (66%) agree that their quality of life is better.<\/p>\n
South Africa placed\u00a0as the 33rd overall best country to live.<\/p>\n
The country featured as the 39th best country economically\u00a0– a score that summarises expats\u2019 views on personal finances (their earning prospects); the local economy (how easy it is to start a business in the country); and an expats working life (prospects for career progression).<\/p>\n
In addition it was ranked as 32nd best for raising a family. This rating was based on\u00a0an expats relationships (whether their social life is more active); education and childcare (the quality and cost of education); and the impact of raising children (the ease of their children making friends).<\/p>\n
South Africa’s highest rating was in the “experience” survey, in which it was ranked 22nd best globally. This rating focused on an expats lifestyle (their quality of life); the people around them (how easily they integrate with the local people); and the ease of setting up (finding accommodation).<\/p>\n
The survey in particular highlighted South Africa’s value as a country in which one could raise a family in a multicultural environment, the country’s high rating for work\/life balance, the quality and affordability of property as well as the affordability and accessibility of healthcare.<\/p>\n
Country<\/strong><\/th>\n| Rank<\/strong><\/th>\n | Economics<\/strong><\/th>\n | Experience<\/strong><\/th>\n | Family<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n | Singapore<\/td>\n | 1<\/td>\n | 2<\/td>\n | 4<\/td>\n | 3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | New Zealand<\/td>\n | 2<\/td>\n | 15<\/td>\n | 1<\/td>\n | 4<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | Canada<\/td>\n | 3<\/td>\n | 10<\/td>\n | 3<\/td>\n | 5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | Czech Republic<\/td>\n | 4<\/td>\n | 12<\/td>\n | 8<\/td>\n | 2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | Switzerland<\/td>\n | 5<\/td>\n | 1<\/td>\n | 17<\/td>\n | 26<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | Norway<\/td>\n | 6<\/td>\n | 4<\/td>\n | 11<\/td>\n | 16<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | Austria<\/td>\n | 7<\/td>\n | 7<\/td>\n | 16<\/td>\n | 6<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | Sweden<\/td>\n | 8<\/td>\n | 6<\/td>\n | 31<\/td>\n | 1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | Bahrain<\/td>\n | 9<\/td>\n | 17<\/td>\n | 6<\/td>\n | 9<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | Germany<\/td>\n | 10<\/td>\n | 3<\/td>\n | 27<\/td>\n | 12<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/div>\n | |
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