The Best and Worst Places for Expats to Live Right Now
Western European cities dominate global rankings
Zurich was commended for “outstanding public services, low crime rates, lively cultural scene and commitment to sustainability.”
Photographer: Joern Pollex/Getty Images
After a turbulent year, with headlines dominated by divisive politics, war and trepidation over the future, is it time to make that move you’ve always dreamed about? If so, the question is, where next?
This year your best bet may be somewhere in western Europe, if you take note of global consulting firm Mercer’s latest Quality of Living Report, which ranks cities for their expat appeal. The Swiss city of Zurich takes first spot, followed by Vienna and Geneva, in a top 10 dominated by picturesque European cities.