11 / 12 / 2024
In 2024, Valencia secured the top spot among the most comfortable cities for expats. The study was organized by InterNations, an international community that connects people living and working abroad.
The research surveyed over 12,500 expats residing in 53 cities across 35 countries. Participants evaluated cities based on key factors such as quality of life, ease of adaptation, financial comfort, and more. Key questions addressed living costs, job satisfaction, and the ease of building social connections in the new environment.
List of top cities according to InterNations:
- Valencia, Spain
- Málaga, Spain
- Alicante, Spain
- Panama City, Panama
- Mexico City, Mexico
- Bangkok, Thailand
- Madrid, Spain
- Abu Dhabi, UAE
- Dubai, UAE
- Vienna, Austria
- Lisbon, Portugal
- Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Spain dominated the ranking, claiming the top three positions thanks to its high quality of life and favorable conditions for expat adaptation.
