Destinations
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Get a feel for each place before anything else: what life there is really like, highlights, real expat stories, and how it compares at a glance.
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AndorraHigh in the Pyrenees between France and Spain, Andorra pairs cool mountain living with famously light-touch taxation and no wealth tax. -
Antigua and BarbudaTwo Caribbean islands with 365 beaches, warm seas year-round and no personal income tax whatsoever. -
ArgentinaSteak, wine and tango aside, Argentina draws you with a low cost of living, very affordable property and strong healthcare. -
AustraliaWide beaches, national parks and an outdoor lifestyle come with excellent healthcare and genuine safety. -
AustriaAlpine scenery, ski slopes and Vienna's music and coffee-house life sit alongside excellent healthcare and a safe, orderly society. -
The BahamasTurquoise water and warm winters on your doorstep, plus zero income tax and no capital gains or wealth tax. -
BahrainThis Gulf island keeps living costs and property remarkably low while charging no income tax at all. -
BarbadosWarm all year with a long-standing English-speaking community, Barbados offers a well-established route for remote workers and a path to permanent residency. -
BelgiumAt the heart of Western Europe, Belgium puts Brussels, Antwerp and the wider continent within easy reach. -
BelizeEnglish-speaking and Caribbean-facing, Belize keeps costs low and property very affordable. -
BermudaA mid-Atlantic archipelago of pink beaches and pastel houses, Bermuda charges no income tax, relying on payroll tax instead. -
BrazilBeaches, forests and an easygoing pace come with a low cost of living and very affordable property. -
BruneiOn the coast of Borneo, this small sultanate combines very low living costs with no personal income tax at all. -
BulgariaOne of Europe's cheapest countries to live in, Bulgaria adds famously light-touch taxation, very affordable property and Black Sea and mountain scenery. -
CanadaMountains, lakes and vast open space define Canada, backed by strong public healthcare and large communities from around the world. -
The Cayman IslandsThree Caribbean islands with clear water and no personal income tax of any kind. -
ChileFrom the Atacama to Patagonia, Chile packs extraordinary landscapes into one country, with a low cost of living and welcome tax breaks for new residents. -
ChinaA very low cost of living, very affordable property and genuine everyday safety draw people to China, alongside its ancient cities and dramatic scenery. -
ColombiaSpring-like weather in cities such as Medellín, very low costs and very affordable property make Colombia tempting. -
Costa RicaRainforests, volcanoes and two coastlines come with a territorial tax system that leaves foreign income alone. -
CroatiaThe Adriatic coast, with its islands and walled towns, anchors life in Croatia, where property is very affordable and healthcare is strong. -
CubaMusic, classic streets and world-renowned healthcare set the scene in Cuba, a warm Caribbean island with an unmistakable character. -
CyprusSunny most of the year and English-friendly, Cyprus is famously tax-friendly on investment income. -
The Czech RepublicPrague's architecture and central European location anchor a country where costs are low and property affordable. -
DenmarkCopenhagen's cycling culture, design and reliable public services sit at the heart of Danish life, with excellent healthcare and a favourable tax scheme for skilled arrivals. -
The Dominican RepublicWarm Caribbean weather, very affordable property and a territorial tax system make the Dominican Republic accessible. -
EcuadorThe Andes, Amazon and Pacific coast all sit within one small, very affordable country. -
EgyptHistory on an epic scale, from the Nile to the pyramids, comes with a very low cost of living and very affordable property. -
EstoniaDigital-first and efficient, Estonia runs much of daily life online and speaks English widely. -
FinlandForests, lakes and long summer light shape Finnish life, supported by strong healthcare and near-universal English. -
FranceThe food, the countryside and the sheer variety of regions keep drawing people to France, backed by strong healthcare and a mild climate. -
GermanyCentral to Europe and reliably well run, Germany offers excellent healthcare, widely spoken English and moderate property prices. -
GibraltarEnglish-speaking and warm at the tip of Iberia, Gibraltar taxes only local-source income and levies no capital gains tax. -
GreeceIslands, ancient sites and long warm summers draw people to Greece, whose tax regime famously rewards foreign pensioners. -
Hong KongSkyline, harbour and hiking trails coexist in Hong Kong, with famously light-touch taxation, no capital gains tax and genuine safety. -
HungaryBudapest's thermal baths and grand riverfront anchor a country with low costs, affordable property and famously light-touch taxation. -
IcelandGlaciers, geysers and volcanic landscapes make Iceland extraordinary, and its healthcare is excellent. -
IndiaVast, varied and very affordable, India draws people with its landscapes, cuisine and widely spoken English. -
IndonesiaBali's beaches and Java's volcanoes headline an archipelago where costs are very low and everyday life feels safe. -
IrelandEnglish-speaking and green, Ireland offers excellent healthcare and famously tax-friendly treatment for many new arrivals. -
IsraelA warm climate, strong healthcare and a large international community define Israel, with generous tax exemptions for new immigrants. -
ItalyThe scenery, food and pace of Italian life come with strong healthcare and famously generous tax incentives, including a favourable regime for pensioners. -
JamaicaEnglish-speaking and warm year-round, Jamaica offers a dedicated retiree residency route and no capital gains tax. -
JapanEfficient, exceptionally safe and endlessly interesting, Japan combines mountains, coast and cities with moderate living costs. -
JordanPetra, the desert and the Dead Sea sit within a safe, very affordable country. -
KuwaitVery safe and free of personal income tax, Kuwait keeps property very affordable and exempts expats from social contributions. -
LuxembourgSmall, central and prosperous, Luxembourg offers strong healthcare, near-universal English and a favourable regime for skilled arrivals. -
MalaysiaVery low costs, very affordable property and foreign income left alone make Malaysia easy on the budget. -
MaltaEnglish-speaking and Mediterranean, Malta is famously tax-friendly and genuinely safe. -
MexicoBeaches, colonial towns and a warm climate draw people to Mexico, where costs stay low and property is affordable. -
MonacoOn the Riviera with excellent healthcare and a large international set, Monaco is famously tax-friendly for residents. -
MoroccoMarkets, mountains and Atlantic coast come very cheaply in Morocco, which offers a generous tax break on foreign pensions. -
The NetherlandsCycling infrastructure, excellent healthcare and English spoken everywhere make the Netherlands easy to settle into. -
New ZealandMountains, fiords and open coast define New Zealand, alongside strong healthcare and no general capital-gains tax. -
NorwayFjords, northern lights and clean cities come with excellent healthcare and real safety in Norway. -
OmanMountains, deserts and empty coastline make Oman quietly compelling, and it is very safe with famously light-touch taxation. -
PanamaForeign income goes untaxed under Panama's territorial system, and a dedicated retiree route offers a straightforward path to residency. -
PeruMachu Picchu, the Andes and the Pacific coast anchor a country with a low cost of living. -
The PhilippinesEnglish-speaking and warm all year, the Philippines keeps living costs and property very low across its 7,000 islands. -
PolandCentral European and affordable, Poland offers very cheap property, strong healthcare and widely spoken English. -
PortugalWarm, safe and largely English-friendly, Portugal offers excellent healthcare, affordable property and a low cost of living. -
QatarVery safe and free of personal income tax, Qatar keeps living costs low and property moderately priced. -
RomaniaAmong Europe's cheapest countries, Romania offers very affordable property, famously light-touch taxation and widely spoken English. -
RussiaA very low cost of living and strong healthcare sit alongside striking landscapes and a deep cultural heritage. -
Saudi ArabiaZero personal income tax for everyone, very affordable property and a large international workforce define Saudi Arabia. -
SingaporeExceptionally safe, efficient and English-speaking, Singapore taxes only local income and levies no capital-gains tax. -
SlovakiaMountains, castles and central European affordability define Slovakia, with strong healthcare and widely spoken English. -
South AfricaCoastline, wildlife and open landscapes come very cheaply in South Africa, which offers a dedicated retirement route. -
South KoreaFast, connected and very safe, South Korea offers affordable property and source-only taxation for foreigners in their early years. -
SpainSun, beaches and long lunches keep drawing people to Spain, backed by strong healthcare and moderate costs. -
SwedenForests, lakes and design-led cities pair with excellent healthcare and near-universal English in Sweden. -
SwitzerlandAlpine lakes, clean cities and exceptional safety define Switzerland, with excellent healthcare and tax rates that vary widely by canton. -
TaiwanMountains, coastline and famously friendly cities make Taiwan appealing, with territorial taxation and low employee social contributions. -
ThailandBeaches, temples and street food come at very low cost in Thailand, where foreign income is taxed only if you bring it in. -
Trinidad and TobagoEnglish-speaking and warm all year, these twin islands offer very affordable property, strong healthcare and no capital gains or wealth tax. -
TurkeyCoastlines, history and famously low prices make Turkey tempting, with generous tax exemptions for expats. -
The United Arab EmiratesNo personal income tax, a warm climate and a huge international community define the UAE, with affordable property and modern infrastructure. -
The United KingdomEnglish-speaking with strong healthcare and deep global connections, the UK offers a favourable tax break for new arrivals. -
The United StatesEnormous variety, from coast to mountains to desert, plus excellent healthcare, draw people to the US. -
VenezuelaCaribbean shores and Andean peaks give Venezuela a striking natural range, alongside a warm and welcoming spirit. -
VietnamCoastline, mountains and street-food cities make Vietnam rewarding, with a very low cost of living and very affordable property.
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