The 30 Best Cities to Live in for Expats 2020

International life is becoming a norm nowadays as more and more people are moving abroad each year. In a survey put together by InterNations, some 20.000 expats ranked which cities in 2020 are the best for relocation. 

Aspects considered include general features of life in a new city, such as living expenses, medical costs, the working conditions as well as the ease at which one makes new acquaintances with locals.
Barcelona notably has been ranked 7th by the 20,000 expats. If you’re thinking of relocating there, know that we have a Club GLOBALS community waiting to connect with you there, as well as our very own Barcelona guide to help you get familiar with, we believe, one of the most beautiful and artistic cities of Europe.

So, all the all the more reason to join our community today!

Discover which cities are best ranked:

30. Brussels, Belgium

29. Melbourne, Australia

28. Muscat, Oman

27. Miami, Florida, US

26. Tokyo, Japan

25. Panamá city, Panamá

24. Tallinn, Estonia

23. Vienna, Austria

22. Luxembourg City, Luxembourg

21. Manama, Bahrain

20. Bangkok, Thailand

19. Calgary, Canada

18. Budapest, Hungary

17. Madrid, Spain

16. Sydney, Australia

15. Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

14. Mexico City, Mexico

13. Prague, Czechia

12. Doha, Qatar

11. Aachen, Germany

10. Basel, Switzerland

9. The Hague, Netherlands

8. Zug, Switzerland

7. Barcelona, Spain

6. Lisbon, Portugal

5. Montréal, Canada

4. Singapore

3. Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

2. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

1. Taipei, Taiwan

Source: Insider

The Most Expensive Cities of Europe

These are lists of the world’s most expensive cities for expatriate employees (not residents), according to the cost-of-living surveys. If you want to move or just to visit one of those cities, consider your conditions twice!

Various factors enter into a city’s cost-of-living for expatriate employees, such as monetary value, consumer confidence, investment, interest rates, exchange rates of the country’s currency, and housing costs. Cost of living may be much higher for expatriates than for local residents in a developing country, especially if expatriates expect a standard of living similar to a developed country.

1) Zurich

2) Geneva

3) London

4) Basel

5) Lausanne

6) Reykjavik

7) Oslo

8) Lugano

9) Dublin

10) Copenhagen

23) Munich

46) Berlin

56) Barcelona

World’s Most Interesting and Strange Cities

Centralia, Pennsylvania

A fire that began in 1962 never extinguished for 50 years. Many people migrated to other cities and countries in 1980.

Colma, California

The city with the most dead population. There are about 2 million tombs and more than one religious tomb. There are also animals in the cemetery.

Manshiet Nasser, Egypt

This city collects all of Cairo’s garbage. We all know that 6000 people in the city and they earn money from this garbage.

Pompeii, Italy

The destruction of the city of Pompei according to scientists is a natural disaster. Some also think prostitution, gambling, quarrels, rape of children, and various immorality in the city are the cause of the catastrophe.

Procida, Italy

The Italian island of Procida is unique. It is one of the oldest holiday destinations in the world. The main symbol of the miniature islets is the set of beautiful houses of all shades of the rainbow. This view of the island, which can be seen on postcards and souvenirs, unlike the water surface and the fascinating blue sky, the bright houses are marvelous.

Sheffield, Australia

In the 1980s, people wanted to establish a tourist federation in order to ensure the coming of tourists. They did this by drawing pictures on most of the walls in the city. Since 2003, a regular wall painting festival has been organized in the city. Although the population is less than 1000, 200 – 250 thousand tourists come to this festival every year. Art has been given importance in the city.

Slab City, California

In the city of Salton, which is in the southern part of the state of California, there is no law in the city that was established after World War II. If you’re on your way to the city, you’ll understand the huge structure of Salvation Mountain made by the American visual artist Leonardo Knight. Another interesting fact is that there is no clean water network.

Chefchaouen, Morocco

The Indians are very proud of their traditions. In Morocco, at the foot of the Reef Mountains, a magnificent city of Chefchaouen. The walls are traditionally painted in blue colors. People escaped the Spanish Inquisition and set up a small settlement in the mountains. Despite the fact that the first tenants had already abandoned their ancient stone houses, the tradition of painting the walls with blue colors remained.

Seven Giants Cliffs Siberia, Russia

The Northern Urals is located in the middle of Siberia. According to legend, these rockets were the real giant soldiers who froze to death while running away. The height of the rocks is 30-40 meters.

5 Most Liveable Cities

Here are the top 5 most liveable cities in the world in terms of criteria such as health, education, stability, crime rates, and social development according to the Mercer Quality of Living Survey.

1- Vienna (Austria)

Vienna, the capital of Austria, is the most populous city in the country but also the smallest area. Due to its cultural and architectural heritage, it is now one of the most important tourism cities. But in fact, this city is great for not only to visit but also to live. A systematic functioning transportation network, properly planned living spaces, high levels of education and culture, living conditions make Austria one of the most livable cities in the world.

2- Zurich (Switzerland)

Zurich, the largest city in Switzerland, is a very touristy city. There are many places to visit in Zurich for a tourist such as museums, historical buildings, and natural beauties. What about life? Living here should be really good. Because Zurich is one of the countries that attracts attention with its security. It is also the most developed city in terms of quality of life of the world. The traffic is flowing regularly, it is almost impossible to hear the horn sound.

3- Auckland (New Zealand)

Auckland, a New Zealand city, always ranks first in the list of the world’s most livable cities. Because there is a life far from stressful conditions in this peaceful city. Although it is located in a larger area, you can go to a great beach in 20 minutes wherever you are in the city. You can also go for a walk in a magnificent forest or enjoy your sail. In this city full of calm people, the time flows quite slowly.

4- Munich (Germany)

Munich is a German city that offers people both city life and magnificent nature. Moreover, it is one of the cities with the highest quality of life. This is a peaceful city full of joyful people, and nature life. What makes Munich beautiful to living is also its glorious history.

5- Vancouver (Canada)

One of the dream cities that maintains its innocence despite all the turmoil in the world is Vancouver. Although it is a big city, you can easily find anywhere you want, thanks to its regular streets and roads, and you can easily reach anywhere you want. With its natural beauties, it gives people the chance to live experiences that you cannot live anywhere in the world. It is well-kept, peaceful, and offers people a wonderful public service …

Which city do you think is the best to live?

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