It is understood that 14,300 expatriates from 174 countries participated in this survey, covering 191 different countries or regions. Respondents were asked 43 questions covering aspects including food, clothing, housing, and transportation. Each item was rated on a scale from 1 to 7, and the final average score for each category became the Quality of Life Index (QLI) for that location. Safety and healthcare are important indicators affecting the livability of a city.
The rankings are as follows:
First Place: Taiwan
The survey points out that Taiwan is recognized for its sound healthcare system and affordable cost of living. 99% of respondents consider Taiwan to be very safe, and 9 out of 10 expatriates describe Taiwan as peaceful.
In addition, almost no one complained about Taiwan's weather. 3/4 of expatriates gave Taiwan a positive rating, higher than the global average of 61%; 9 out of 10 people are satisfied with Taiwan's transportation infrastructure, which is also significantly higher than the global average of 63%.
Clean air and water, and well-developed transportation infrastructure.
Third Place: Japan
Excellent quality of healthcare and peacefulness.
Fourth Place: Spain
Friendly and good weather.
Sixth Place: Malta
Good weather and unique local culture.
Seventh Place: Czech Republic
Excellent education and childcare conditions.
Eighth Place: Singapore
Previously ranked first, but its ranking has dropped due to rising living costs.
Ninth Place: Germany
Easy to find work and a high standard of living.
Tenth Place: Switzerland
Excellent healthcare and education, and easy to find work.
Eleventh Place: South Korea
Abundant job opportunities and a great place for the whole family to live.
Twelfth Place: Canada
Short working hours and friendly.
Thirteenth Place: New Zealand
Good healthcare.
Good weather, with 91% of expatriates satisfied.
Fifteenth Place: France
Short working hours and excellent education.
Sixteenth Place: Australia
Excellent education, especially suitable for families.
Seventeenth Place: Luxembourg
Excellent healthcare and education.
A great place for those who love to travel.
Nineteenth Place: Finland
Excellent healthcare and education.
Twentieth Place: Hungary
Low cost of living and many job opportunities
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Furthermore, other popular European immigration policies include Spain's investment residence policy, Ireland's investor residence program, and Greece's permanent residence project. As long as the minimum investment requirements are met, you can apply for a residence permit in that country.
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