Portugal 10th best country for expats

  • 17 July, 23

The factors used in the decision are quality of life, ease of settling in, working abroad, personal finance, and the Expats Essentials Index, which covers housing, administration, language and digital life.

Portugal came in 10th place out of the 53 destinations included in the survey. Expats are generally pleased by the quality of life on offer: Portugal is disposed to a nice climate, leisure options, and is very safe. They normally find it easy to settle in the country and live comfortably, despite the frustrations with local bureaucracy and the job market. 85 percent of expats are happy with living in Portugal, compared to 72 percent globally.

Portugal’s strongest area is its quality of life, ranking 7th worldwide in this year’s survey. The country is host to fantastic climate & weather, as it ranks 7th, and the air is the 9th best in terms of quality. In terms of Environment & Climate, Portugal ranks 5th worldwide.

The top places in the Expat Insider 2023 survey went to Mexico, Spain and Panama, followed by Malaysia, Taiwan, Costa Rica, the Philippines, and Bahrain, with Portugal slotting into 10th. These countries generally saw great results in the Personal Finance Index, with middling results in the Working Abroad Index.

Cre: Portugalnews

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