Perhaps surprisingly, the top 10 destinations for expats are all over the map. Taiwan ranked number one, scoring highly on quality of life, personal finance, working life, ease of settling in, and affordability of healthcare. Indeed, job satisfaction and an above-average economy boosted Taiwan to the top spot, despite its relatively low ranking for “ease of settling in” due to language barriers.
Other countries ranking in the top 10 include:
The results are pretty evenly spread throughout the world, with five continents represented. Vietnam owes its number two ranking to its perceived friendliness and being a place where making local friends is considered relatively easy.
The bottom 10 hold some surprises, as well. Kuwait was ranked the worst place for expats due to its poor quality of life, work-life balance, and difficulty finding a decent job.
Sharing the bottom 10 with Kuwait are:
The UK, Italy, and South Korea, are potentially surprising selections for the bottom 10. Italy might be on many Americans’ list for the ultimate expat destination, but it actually rates quite low for quality of life, career prospects, personal finance, and the economy. 
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