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Rankings are based on a survey conducted by HSBC Bank International, a Jersey-based division of HSBC. The bank surveyed 2,155 expats between late February and April 2008, and rated the countries with 30 or more responses, based on four criteria: popularity, based on the time spent in the country; the extent to which quality of life improved after leaving home; their ability to earn and save more; and an increase in the quality of their accommodations.
No. 14: U.K.
Longevity: No. 10
Earn And Save: No. 6
Luxurious: No. 15
Accommodation: No. 13
High labor and accommodation costs make having home help--or luxuries such as a swimming pool--unaffordable. All in all, it's the worst place to go if you're looking for a more luxurious life.
No. 12 (Tie): France
Longevity: No. 11
Earn And Save: No. 14
Luxurious: No. 12
Accommodation: No. 9
Having the whole of continental Europe at your doorstep is little compensation for extortionate rent and costs of living, reasons expats tend to spend a limited time in France. Expat Medical Insurance
No. 12 (Tie): Spain
Longevity: No. 12
Earn And Save: No. 15
Luxurious: No. 8
Accommodation: No. 8
The Spanish property market may be cooling, but the high cost of accommodation and tax rates makes the country the worst place when it comes to earning more and saving.
