2022 may not be the best year to change your country of residence, but if you absolutely have to, you need to weigh your options. You want a place with developed infrastructure, preferably some social guarantees, and don’t forget about quality education!
Let’s look at some of the best countries to live in.
Switzerland
Switzerland is one of the most expensive countries on this list with the highest real estate value index. At the same time, it is constantly included in the top countries in terms of living standards due to all the social programs that allow you to maintain a decent standard of living without going crazy or broke. Or both.
Finland
Finland has been sitting at the top of this list for years. And just going there won’t be enough to stay. The easiest way to move to Finland is to open a business or, alternatively, get a work visa as an IT guy, chemist, engineer, or physics professor.
Ireland
According to UN research, in 2019, Ireland was ranked 3rd in terms of life quality. The salary, quality of education and health care, average life expectancy, etc. — these factors were at an all-time high for a while. And at the moment, the country remains one of the most popular travel destinations. Plus, there’s fantastic whiskey and a lot of spuds!
Sweden
Sweden attracts many potential new citizens with its highly developed healthcare, low unemployment rate, and almost non-existent crime rate. The Swedish citizens are fully protected by laws and legislation, can receive education and social help completely free, so why wouldn’t you want to live there?
Australia
It is almost impossible to be unemployed in Australia since many companies are in constant need of good specialists. Aside from the IT sphere, there’s a demand for tourism-related jobs, the textile industry, and agriculture. So if giant deadly spiders, snakes, and sea creatures don’t scare you, ‘Straya is the way to go.
Belgium
According to numerous studies, Belgium is one of the quietest countries in Europe, ideal for family life. Besides beautiful architecture and nature, the country can offer you a low crime rate, high life expectancy, great education, and fantastic social programs for everyone.
Japan
Japan is one of the most culturally and technologically developed countries on the planet. Many people associate this country with workaholism, pedantry, and anime, and they’re partially right to do so. But with the high economic performance, innovative technologies, and sodas with the wildest flavors you can imagine, it’s definitely worth moving there. But only if you know Japanese. Otherwise, you probably won’t get paid much.
South Korea
Similar to Japan, people usually move to South Korea for work. The best part is, it’s cheaper to live in South Korea than in Japan, and their K-Pop scene is bursting with life. If you can’t do the regular IT or engineering stuff, just become an idol. Needless to say, knowing the language is crucial here.
Portugal
Thanks to the comfortable climate all year through, people often move to Portugal when they need a good place to spend their retirement. It’s not the best country to make a fortune, however, but the chill atmosphere and permanent vacation vibes will allow you to relax and finally start enjoying life.
Denmark
Denmark rounds out the top ten countries to live in, and it's easy to see why. For starters, "social trust", which measures people's trust in one another, their government, and public institutions such as police and hospitals, is very high in Denmark. Moreover, health care and education (even college) are completely free to all citzens. While Denmark is a global leader in industries including shipping, design, and architecture, it is also a green-forward country.
