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(MoneyWatch) See how this list compares to last year's rankings of the 10 best countries to live and work abroad.
As the economy continues to crawl out of its slump, more businesses will expand into new markets overseas, looking for a new set of consumers and a new labor force. That means there's opportunity for career-minded people willing to start a new life abroad with a global company.
According to HSBC's latest expat survey, expat wealth remains widely immune to global economic troubles, even in countries which have experienced turbulence over the years.
These 10 countries offer more than great economic opportunity, according to the survey. They also provide new residents a good environment for raising a family and a great overall experience -- respondents reported having an easy time adapting the local culture, getting used to local foods and meeting new friends.
Click through to see the top 10 countries according to the survey. See also: 10 Best Places to Retire
Most people who cross illegally to the US is due to the fact that they lack superior education and thus can't find a stable job here in Mexico. Mexico can be a good place to live in if 1) You have a profession and 2) You find a stable job. If you have no education, Mexico is no good other than (if lucky) earning enough money to eat and pay bills... Me personally, I live okay here and I don't mind it one bit. I'm still in Uni and I have no plans in moving elsewhere once I finish.
i would suggest i will go to canada.
I'm surprised Canada isn't on the list
by rtddtr March 14, 2012 4:42 PM EDT
I too am surprised that Canada isn't on the list.
by weffy March 14, 2012 11:17 PM EDT
I agree that Canada is sorely overlooked.
by garilou100 March 29, 2012 6:15 AM EDT
At first site, I was also surprised that Canada was not listed.
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Maybe Canada isn't so nice to live and work....did you ever consider that ?
I, for one someone from Australia who had to work in Singapore for the past two years due to certain circumstance; and believe me.. if I could turn back time, I would not have agreed to be posted in Singapore [ever].
I've been to Toronto, Vancouver, New York, Boston, Sydney and even in Melbourne; and I can name a billion things for each of these places that are better than Singapore.
Here are my list:
1. Rental here is ridiculously high,
2. groceries ARE EXPENSIVE unless if you are a vegetarian because they import their meat from Australia.
3. The people here are quite political within the workspace; of which I am sad to say especially when climbing the corporate ladder.
4. Filthy compared to the average home in any of the places I've been to above.
5. Food from Hawker centres are cheap but portion is entree size.
6. Ridiculously strict regulation ~ Don't quote me but if I remember correctly, at one time a local came back from Thailand with a baton because he had purchased it for self protection in Bangkok. The custom officers here treats it as a weapon and although he would like to discard it... He was charged for bringing in prohibited weapon without declaration - outcome - Jailed 2 years.
7. For some, extreme racism - They are always complaining that expats are taking their resources and their jobs. For which, they should get one thing straight -> Without Expats, Singapore wouldn't be what it is today.
I do not intend this to attach any individual or country. It is based on my personal encounter and experience over the past few years. I am extremely keen to go back to Australia since October 2010 [ a few months since my arrival].
1. Singapore
2. Hong Kong
3. United Arab Emirates
4. Mexico
5. Australia
6. United States
7. France
8. China
9. Netherlands
10. United Kingdom
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Kenya - a vibrant economy comprising diverse cultures. The country comprises a people who are as tolerant, patient and persistent as their long-distance athletics champions and who share a rich history dating back to the beginning of time. An abundance of natural resources, a highly educated, multilingual and motivated workforce and now easily available broadband web access make for a great small and big business environment.
The country is strategically located as the gateway to East and Central Africa via the port of Mombasa off the Indian Ocean. World-class and ever developing infrastructure exists. Relatively well-developed air, road and sea transportation systems make for a logistical hub including free trade zones and access to the re-building economies of Rwanda, Burundi and Southern Sudan. Nairobi, the capital city, is as cosmopolitan as any big city the world over, at a fraction of the cost. Other urban centers include Mombasa, Nakuru and Kisumu.
In an area slightly smaller than the state of Texas, and with a population close to that of Canada, the country's diversity extends to its geography. The Republic of Kenya is endowed with coastal lowlands, arid and semi-arid desert, savannah plains, fertile highlands and lakeside wetlands. The geography includes part of the Great Rift Valley, the cradle of humanity, and 7 lakes which are home to a diversity of flora and fauna including pink flamingos at Lake Naivasha. To the extreme west of the country, Kenya shares the shores of Lake Victoria with Uganda and Tanzania. Lake Victoria is the source of the River Nile.
Kenya lies on the equator so the temperatures countrywide remain mild and comfortable year round. Well-preserved national parks are home to the people's pride and joy - great wildlife - including lions, elephants, rhinos - to name but a few of the exotic species that can be seen in their natural habitats. Acres of tea, coffee and flower plantations are a feast for the eyes. The tourism industry, long the mainstay of the economy, offers the trip of a lifetime, to suite any budget.
The economy has remained relatively stable with the Kenyan Shilling remaining at attractive exchange rates to the major world currencies. For scientists and professionals of any walk of life, Kenya's universities and other institutions of higher learning are centers of prolific research and innovation. The country is home to international and regional head offices of many large organizations. The highly sophisticated communications systems drive all manner of industry ranging from manufacturing, tourism, agriculture, financial services, transportation, education, construction, mining, information technology including software development, biotechnology, human services, entertainment and sports - to name but a few. If you are thinking about a location for your next project - Kenya is certainly worth a look. (Copyright - Lilian W. lilianw08@gmail.com please contact author if copied).
But this article was intended for Canadians, so for those who would like to leave Canada.
Any way, this article is almost a copy paste of another one (just Google to find it).
And anyway, who would want to come to Canada, when we have as Prime Minister a G.H Bush wanna be, just less funny.
I also hate those slide-show type articles.
But they are a easy way have more click counts, which is good to get more advertisers.
More importantly, though, are security considerations. Mexico, Singapore, Hong Kong, and the Emirates are examples of societies that, despite occasional heavy-handed law enforcement, are too often compromised by corruption. Latin America in general, and Mexico in particular, is a security nightmare, with entire economies based on abductions that reach far into the public sector. Europe, with all of its Continental charm, should not be assumed to be safe either; it's already too penetrated by organized crime and human trafficking elements from Russia, Ukraine, Albania, and North Africa to be considered risk-free.
And once you are taken off the street on your way to work, it's likely that you may never be seen again.
It's very important that security/analysis services such as Stratfor be consulted to thoroughly evaluate a prospective work environment before relocating. Salary and cost of living should be secondary considerations to security and risk management.
So: If you are in a high-income job; work for an organization that deals with highly sensitive or government-related information; are in a high-risk demographic such as young and female [and attractive]; or possess knowledge, or access to it, that could compromise people in positions of power, you need to seek professional risk assessment and management, security assistance, and probably should think twice before agreeing to work overseas.
With Aloha from Hawaii!