Moving abroad and starting a new life requires a lot of courage. Finding a job in a new and unfamiliar environment can be challenging, but there are countries that are more welcoming to expats — people living outside their home country — than others.
According to a survey conducted by the company InterNations, Denmark ranks first. The Czech Republic, which placed 15th out of 53 countries in the ranking, also performed well.
The survey examined factors such as the overall availability of the foreign labor market, wages, and work-life balance. According to the Daily Mail, Denmark topped the list. “The work-life balance here is excellent, and five to six weeks of vacation is standard,” said one Australian expat in the survey.
84% of respondents in Denmark expressed satisfaction with their work-life balance, with only 1% noting the length of the working day. About two-thirds of respondents highlighted the opportunity for remote work as a significant advantage. On the downside, only 60% of expats felt that they were paid fairly in Denmark.
Second place went to Saudi Arabia, which, according to respondents, offers many opportunities for experienced professionals. Three-quarters of respondents stated that moving to the country improved their job prospects. However, a downside is the long working hours, with the average workweek lasting around 48 hours.
Belgium came in third, with expats particularly appreciating the flexibility encouraged in the local work culture. People also enjoy shorter working hours, with the average week being 42.5 hours compared to the global average of 40.8 hours. The following positions went to countries like the Netherlands, Luxembourg, the United Arab Emirates, Australia, Mexico, Indonesia, and Austria. The Czech Republic, in 15th place, performed well, outranking Sweden, Poland, Switzerland, the United States, and Germany.
On the other hand, the worst countries for expats were Cyprus, Egypt, and Turkey.
