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☆ I'm an American who's lived in Germany for 14 years. I'm mostly satisfied, but life here hasn't been perfect.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-05 | by ( Sabrina Cooper | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

I moved from the US to Germany 14 years ago and am now raising a kid here. AdvertisementWhen asked where I'm from, saying I'm American" doesn't suffice. Sadly, I'm also still stuck in my native English head, which doesn't delineate between a formal and informal "you," either. We're three hours by train from Amsterdam, three and a half hours by train from Paris, and four hours by train from London. Despite all the mistakes, misunderstandings, and episodes of embarrassment, I can honestly say that I'm grateful for everything living in Germany has brought me.

Persons: —, I've, it's, JENS SCHLUETER, I'm, We've Organizations: Service Locations: Germany, United States, Los Angeles and New York, Europe, Amsterdam, Paris, London

☆ The best place to live as a digital nomad, according to an AI developer who visited 40 different countries
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-23 | by ( Jaures Yip | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

With over 40 startups, the self-taught developer has claimed his various business ventures now generate over $2.2 million in revenue. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. In 2014, Levels met other digital nomads while living in Chiang Mai, Thailand. A decade and millions of users later, Levels said the best cities he's been to are still Bangkok and Chiang Mai. While Levels said Bangkok is getting more expensive, he still recommends Chiang Mai as a more affordable option.

Persons: —, Pieter Levels, he's, Lex, Chiang Mai, I've, Lola Méndez, Alexander Mazurkevich, Chiang, it's Organizations: Service, Business, New Locations: Chiang Mai, Thailand, Bangkok, Vietnam, South America, Puerto Vallarta, New York City, Numbeo, Brazil, America

☆ After my first long-distance relationship failed, I vowed never to do it again. Then I met another foreign guy online.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-25 | by ( Dena Roché | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

However, this guy reaching out was from Switzerland, a country I swore I would never set foot in again. On assignment as a travel journalist, I met a man while covering a story in Switzerland in 2017. What I thought would be a fun week turned into a three-year international long-distance relationship. You can't date long-distance forever. When the relationship ended, I vowed never to date internationally again and had no plans to return to Switzerland.

Persons: —, It's, Dena Roché, We've Organizations: Service, Business Locations: Switzerland, Rome, London, Havana, Paris, Zurich, Phoenix, Arizona, France, France's, Swiss

☆ The No. 1 country where expats are happy with their careers
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-10 | by ( Jennifer Liu | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Expats in Denmark are among the happiest with their work lives, according to the latest Expat Insider survey from InterNations, the online global community for people who've moved abroad. 1 for where people are most satisfied with their jobs, career opportunities and work-life balance, among other aspects. Denmark ranks highest for two groupings: work culture and satisfaction, as well as work and leisure. Some 84% of expats in Denmark are satisfied with their work-life balance, compared to a global average of 60%; a similar share are happy with their work hours and, on average, work 39.2 hours per week, compared with 42.5 hours for the global average. Many of these factors contribute to the fact that Denmark consistently ranks as one of the happiest countries in the world, according to the annual World Happiness Report.

Persons: who've, Denmark Saudi Arabia Belgium Netherlands Luxembourg United Arab Emirates Australia Mexico Indonesia Austria Ilana Buhl Organizations: Nordic, Denmark Saudi Arabia Belgium Netherlands Luxembourg United Arab Emirates, CNBC Locations: Denmark, InterNations, expats, Denmark Saudi Arabia Belgium Netherlands Luxembourg, Denmark Saudi Arabia Belgium Netherlands Luxembourg United Arab Emirates Australia Mexico Indonesia Austria, Texas, Copenhagen

☆ This is the most affordable country for expats in 2024, according to a new report
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-08 | by ( Ernestine Siu | In Ernestinesiu | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Vietnam is the most affordable place to live in for expats, according to a report by InterNations. Moving to a foreign country may seem like a pipe dream, but it doesn't have to break the bank. For the fourth consecutive year, Vietnam is the most affordable country in the world for expats, ranking first out of 53 destinations when it comes to personal finances, according to a 2024 InterNations study. Southeast Asia, in particular, stood out with Vietnam, Indonesia, Philippines and Thailand all ranking in the top 10. "Most expats agree that it's easy to find housing, and they are happy with how affordable it is."

Persons: InterNations, Chudoba Organizations: InterNations, Vietnam 2nd, CNBC Locations: Vietnam, expats, Brazil, Malaysia, Vietnam Colombia Indonesia Panama Philippines India Mexico Thailand Brazil China, Southeast Asia, Indonesia, Philippines, Thailand

☆ The best—and worst—things about living in the U.S., according to expats living here
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-07 | by ( Jennifer Liu | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Expats living in the U.S. say the best part of living here is having plenty of career opportunities, but for many, a high cost of living makes it a challenging experience. The U.S. stands out for its local job market and career prospects for expats, according to survey respondents. Expats working full time in the U.S. say they work an average of 43.7 hours per week, versus the 42.5 hours global average. Outside of work, about half, 52%, of expats in the states say they're dissatisfied with the overall cost of living, compared with 39% of expats who feel similarly around the world. Only 31% of expats in the U.S. say they're happy with their living expenses, versus 40% globally.

Organizations: U.S, expats, CNBC Locations: U.S, InterNations, expats, Panama, Mexico, Indonesia

☆ Dream of moving abroad? This Central American destination is the No. 1 country for expats
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-04 | by ( Jennifer Liu | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Expats who live and work in Panama are among the happiest in the world, according to the latest Expat Insider report from InterNations, the global community for people who live abroad. 1 country for expats out of 53 countries in this year's report, which surveyed more than 12,500 people in February about how satisfied they feel with their lives in a foreign country. A majority, 82% of people who move to Panama say they're happy with their lives, compared with 68% of expats around the world. Most people said they moved to the Central American country for financial reasons, to retire or for a better quality of life. Expats in Mexico also say it's easy to get used to the local culture and find local friends once there, making them feel "at home" all the faster.

Persons: Expats, they're, expats Organizations: Central American, expats Locations: Panama, InterNations, expats, Panama Mexico Indonesia Spain Colombia Thailand Brazil Vietnam Philippines United, Emirates Mexico, Expats, Mexico

☆ I'm an American who's lived in Germany for 14 years. I'm mostly content, but life here hasn't been perfect.
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-14 | by ( Sabrina Cooper | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

In a 2023 InterNations survey of over 12,000 expats, Germany was voted one of the countries expats hate to live in the most. AdvertisementWhen asked where I'm from, saying I'm American" doesn't suffice. Sadly, I'm also still stuck in my native English head, which doesn't delineate between a formal and informal "you," either. We're three hours by train from Amsterdam, three and a half hours by train from Paris, and four hours by train from London. Despite all the mistakes, misunderstandings, and episodes of embarrassment, I can honestly say that I'm grateful for everything living in Germany has brought me.

Persons: —, I've, it's, JENS SCHLUETER, I'm, We've Organizations: Service, Business Locations: Germany, United States, Los Angeles and New York, Europe, Amsterdam, Paris, London

☆ South Korea digital nomad visa: what to know
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-22 | by ( Lilit Marcus | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

According to a report in the Korea Herald, South Korea’s Justice Ministry says the digital nomad visa will make remote work and vacations smoother for visitors. The site ranks South Korea highly for nightlife and youth culture, but gives lower marks for LGBT acceptance and English-language accessibility. Meanwhile, South Korea places 49 out of 113 countries on the English Proficiency Index, which puts it in the “moderate” category. Still, Humphries is undeterred in his quest for the South Korea “workation” visa and plans to base himself in Seoul if approved. “The South Korean digital nomad visa is a great step forward for allowing foreigners to reside in the country,” he says.

Persons: Ashley Humphries, he’s, Humphries, Jungho Suh, ”, Suh, ” Jeong Hyun Cho, Jeong, Ed Jones, Gawon Bae, Veronica Lin Organizations: CNN, South Korean, Korea Herald, Korea’s, Ministry, Korean Management Institute, George Washington University, Korea –, Statistics Korea, Human Rights Commission, South Korean Society, Digital Nomads Korea WhatsApp, Getty, Foreigners, South Locations: South Korea, Asia, Dubai, Cayman Islands, Korea, Hong Kong, Thailand, Indonesian, Bali, South, Seoul, AFP, Korean, expats, Turkey, Norway, Kuwait, North America, Singapore, Japan

☆ The 7 most popular countries for U.S. workers moving abroad
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-28 | by ( Jennifer Liu | In Jljenniferliu | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

For many Americans, work hasn't just gone hybrid or remote — it's gone global. That's based on 300,000 contracts between Deel customers and workers. The majority, 85%, of Deel's contracts are for remote jobs, but there's also interest among a select few to actually move abroad. Many workers are highly interested in location flexibility, whether they want to move around or simply untether their work from where they live. Want to be smarter and more successful with your money, work & life?

Persons: hasn't, That's, there's, Alex Bouaziz, Bouaziz, FlexJobs, Toni Frana, Frana, that's Organizations: State, Global, Portugal Spain United Kingdom United, CNBC Locations: Deel, Portugal, Emirates Canada Germany France, Southern Europe, Dubai, Expats, Spain, UAE, expats, Malaga, Alicante, Valencia

☆ Considering a move abroad in 2024? These are the best countries for expats
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-13 | by ( Blane Bachelor | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +26 min

The survey, which has been running for a decade, reflects input from nearly 12,000 expats representing 177 nationalities in 181 countries or territories. John Coletti/The Image Bank Unreleased/Getty ImagesA longtime retirement destination for Americans, Mexico also has attracted more families and the digital nomad set over the past few years. Pros: Mexico ranked first in InterNations’ 2023 Expat Insider survey and has ranked among the top five countries since 2014. Cons: As is the case in Mexico and other countries with large expat communities, there’s growing backlash against the influx of foreigners, especially Americans, and especially in Lisbon. That popularity among auslanders has contributed to a housing pinch in major cities, especially Berlin, where finding accommodation is one of the most stressful aspects of a move.

Persons: It’s, Megan Frye, Frye, ”, “, We’ve, John Coletti, San Miguel de Allende, margarita, Sean Pavone, expats, Alex Ingrim, Chase, Ingrim, it’s, pollsters, they’re, it’s MVV, Arielle Tucker, that’s, auslanders, Andriy Kravchenko, “ Costa, ” David Lesperance, Costa Rica’s, “ Tico, Sebastien Lecocq, Lesperance, he’s, what’s, Emily, ” Tucker, Roth, Tucker, Carte Organizations: CNN, Invest Overseas, Braga, InterNations, Mexico, National Institute of Statistics, Human Rights Watch, Visa, USA, CNN Travel, ”, Spain, International, Travel Association, pollsters Gallup, Michelin, Changi, Cons, United, Costa Rica Costa, Central, Costa, Lesperance, Associates, Panama Panama, Miami of, Panama City, Panama Qualified Investment, Panama Golden Visa, France France Locations: Valencia, Spain, Portugal, Mazatlán, Mexico, United States, Mexico City, Michigan, Mexico Mexico, Plaza Carso, Polanco, North America, —, Oaxaca, San Miguel, Playa, Carmen, InterNations, Portugal Portugal, Porto, Douro, Europe, Lisbon, Western Europe, Madrid, Barcelona, Seville, Bilbao, Catalonia, Catalan, Netherlands, Amsterdam, Statista, Haarlem, Delft, Leiden, Maastricht, Washington, Miami , New York, San Francisco, Germany Germany, Munich, Germany, Berlin, Frankfurt, Stuttgart, Switzerland, Singapore Singapore, Singapore, Asia, Entre, Costa Rica, “, “ Costa Rica, Costa Rican, Panama City, Miami, Miami of Central America, Panama, North, South America, Italy, Venice, Italian, Paris, France, Lyon, Strasbourg

☆ The top U.S. city for expats is one of the worst in the world, according to people who live and work abroad there
▼ + stars: | 2023-12-03 | by ( Jennifer Liu | In Jljenniferliu | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

New York City is among the worst global cities for expats, but it continues to have a strong hold on people seeking a new life abroad. Among the 10 worst cities for expats this year are Paris (41st), London (42nd) and Berlin (45th). "One main problem with the big cities is that expats are less and less able to afford them," says Malte Zeeck, CEO and co-founder of Internations. The top three best global cities for expats are in Spain: Malaga, Alicante and Valencia. Want to be smarter and more successful with your money, work & life?

Persons: Malte Zeeck, It's, Arthur C, Brooks Organizations: New York, CNBC, Summit Locations: York City, expats, New York, Vancouver, U.S, York, Paris, London, Berlin, Spain, Malaga, Alicante, Valencia

☆ Expats are flocking to this European country for happier lives abroad—here's why
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-26 | by ( Jennifer Liu | In Jljenniferliu | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

The top three cities for expats to thrive in their new lives abroad are all in Spain, according to the latest report from the online community Internations. Overall, Spanish locales dominated the list of best cities on the 2023 Expat Insider report, which ranked 49 global cities this year. Meanwhile, expats especially enjoy Alicante's low cost of living, Valencia's robust travel opportunities, and Madrid's culture and nightlife. Want to be smarter and more successful with your money, work & life? 1 global city where expats thrive

Persons: Malte Zeeck, InterNations, Warren Buffett Organizations: Madrid, European Union, — Locations: expats, Spain, Malaga, Alicante, Valencia, Barcelona, Spanish, — Malaga

☆ This is the No. 1 global city where expats thrive
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-21 | by ( Jennifer Liu | In Jljenniferliu | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

A port city in the south of Spain has some of the happiest expats in the world, according to the latest Internations report on where people are thriving in their lives abroad. 1 city for expats this year, based on responses from over 12,000 individuals living in 172 countries or territories. Malaga is the best-rated city worldwide for local friendliness, where 89% of expats say the locals are particularly friendly toward foreigners, compared with 65% of expats who say the same globally. The coastal city is also known for its good weather, leisure options, affordable housing and manageable cost of living. Here are the top 10 cities where expats enjoy their new lives away from home:

Persons: expats Locations: Spain, Malaga, expats, Alicante, Valencia

☆ This is the No. 1 best thing about living in the U.S., according to expats
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-16 | by ( Jennifer Liu | In Jljenniferliu | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

The U.S. may not be the best destination for expats to live and work abroad, but it does stand out in one big way: its career opportunities. The U.S. ranks highly overall for its working abroad index, according to the latest "Expat Insider" report from Internations, the global community for people who live and work abroad. Expats are generally unhappy with the cost of living in the U.S., with roughly half saying daily expenses are too high. And the country is only the second-worst when it comes to the affordability and accessibility of quality health care. Want to be smarter and more successful with your money, work & life?

Persons: Kelly Evans, they've Organizations: U.S Locations: Internations, expats, U.S, Mexico, Spain, Panama, Malaysia, Taiwan, Europe

☆ Mexico is the best country to live and work abroad, a survey of expats has found. Here's the top 10.
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-12 | by ( Beatrice Nolan | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Mexico is the most popular place to live and work abroad, a survey of more than 10,000 expats found. The survey also found that expats were most unhappy in Kuwait, Norway, and Turkey. The country has been popular with expats for some time, consistently ranking as one of the five most popular countries since the InterNations survey was first conducted in 2014. More than 10,000 expats spanning 171 nationalities and living across 172 countries and territories took part in the survey. Expats praised the country for having friendly locals and said it was easy to find housing.

Persons: InterNations, Expats, Radu Bercan, Lisa Marie David, NurPhoto, Malgorzata, Marielle, Inti, Toshio Kishiyama, Oleg Senkov Organizations: Service, Privacy, Buddha, Getty, Clair, Panama, Guell Locations: Mexico, Kuwait, Norway, Turkey, Wall, Silicon, Portugal, Lisbon, Bahrain Bahrain's, Philippines, Mayon, Costa Rica, Thailand Bangkok, Thailand, Taiwan, AFP, Malaysia George Town, Malaysia, Panama Panama City, Panama, Barcelona, Spain

☆ The No. 1 destination to live and work abroad, according to expats
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-11 | by ( Jennifer Liu | In Jljenniferliu | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Expats in Mexico are some of the happiest in the world, according to a new report from Internations, the global community for people who live and work abroad. Mexico ranks No. 1 as the top destination for expats, with 90% of people saying they're happy with their lives abroad in the country, compared to 72% globally. The "Expat Insider" report ranks 53 destinations based on five indices: quality of life, ease of settling in, working abroad, personal finance and an "expat essentials" index, which covers housing, administration, language and digital life. Expats living in Mexico rate it highly for how easy it is to settle in there, as well as the friendliness of locals and ease of building your own community.

Locations: Mexico, Internations

☆ The top 3 countries where it’s easy to settle into a new life abroad, according to expats
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-09 | by ( Jennifer Liu | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Traveling abroad is one thing, but starting a new life overseas is another. Expats who've moved abroad say Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates and Singapore are the top three places where it's relatively easy to settle in, according to a 2022 Internations survey of nearly 12,000 expats around the world. Newcomers say it's easy to get a visa, find housing, access government services online and get around without speaking the local language. These expats are most likely to work in finance or banking, Internations says, and the countries aren't big spots for retirees. New residents there say it's easy to deal with local authorities, open a new bank account and access a robust digital infrastructure.

☆ Workers around the world say this is the best U.S. city for expats
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-11 | by ( Jennifer Liu | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Around the world, people agree that the best U.S. city to try living and working abroad is Miami, Florida. Not too far behind is New York City, which ranks 16th out of 50. The South Florida city didn't rank so well in the survey's "working abroad" index. Still, an overwhelming majority, 85%, of expats living in Miami are happy with their life in general, as well as 74% of expats in New York, compared with the 71% global average. 1 city for expats to live and work abroad in 2022, followed by Dubai and Mexico City.

☆ 6 of the 10 worst cities in the world for expats to live in are in Europe — see the list
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-01 | by ( Marielle Descalsota | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Networking site InterNations has released its latest ranking of best and worst cities for expats, and Europe accounts for some of the best cities — and some of the worst. Alexander Spatari/Getty ImagesInterNations surveyed almost 12,000 expats living in 181 countries from February 1 to February 28. Expats surveyed included foreign assignees, international hires, and individuals who relocated to other countries to look for work. InterNations said what stood out to the expats surveyed was the affordability of public transportation and how safe they felt in the city. Keep reading to see the list of the worst cities in the world for expats to live in.

☆ This Spanish city is the No. 1 place to live and work abroad―and it's about to get easier to become a digital nomad there
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-01 | by ( Jennifer Liu | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Valencia, Spain, is the No. 1 city for expats to live and work abroad in 2022, according to a survey of more than 12,000 respondents from InterNations, an online expat community with more than 4.5 million global members. Among expats, Valencia earns the top spot for being "a safe place with an excellent climate, a vibrant nightlife and culture, a pleasant urban environment and great travel opportunities" while still being "fairly affordable," says InterNations founder Malte Zeeck. It could become the next big hotspot for non-European digital nomads to relocate, too. The Spanish parliament recently passed the so-called Startups Act, intended to boost entrepreneurship and diversify the economy, which includes creating a new type of visa for digital nomads expected to launch in January 2023.

☆ These are the best cities to live in overseas around the world, according to expats. No US cities come in the top 10.
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-30 | by ( Grace Dean | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: 1 min

Thousands of expats shared their thoughts on what it's like living and working abroadHarald Nachtmann/Getty ImagesValencia on Spain's east coast is the best place for expats to live and work, according to a new survey. InterNations polled close to 12,000 respondents on what it's like living and working abroad for its Expat City Ranking 2022. The respondents were asked questions about how they'd settled in, what the jobs prospects were like, and how they'd found the quality of life in their new city. Here are the top cities for living and working in as an expat.

☆ The top 10 cities to live and work abroad this year
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-29 | by ( Jennifer Liu | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Workers looking for an outstanding quality of life and low cost of living are flocking to Valencia, Spain, which has been ranked the No. 1 city for expats to live and work abroad in 2022. It's pretty easy for remote workers from other European Union countries to move to Spain without applying for a visa or work permit, Zeeck adds. Expats in second-place Dubai, meanwhile, enjoy a thriving social scene as well as good job prospects and a creative business culture. Here are the top 10 cities for expats living and working abroad, and how residents feel about their home away from home.

☆ How a digital nomad mom of 2 used 'geo-arbitrage' to save thousands on food and childcare while working from multiple countries
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-23 | by ( Jacob Zinkula | Jason Lalljee | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Lona Alia and her husband are digital nomads, working remotely while traveling the world with their children. They save money this way through "geo-arbitrage," living in lower-cost countries while earning a US salary. Expenses like food and childcare are much cheaper in the countries she visits than in the US, Alia said. Nearly 17 million Americans describe themselves as digital nomads, a 9% increase from 2021 and 131% from 2019, MBO Partners' 2022 State of Independence study found from a survey of more than 6,000 US adults, including 901 current digital nomads. Alia says the geo-arbitrage of living in lower-cost countries has allowed her family to save "so much money."

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