Brits content in spite of country's gloomy economic situation
Spain is where British expats feel happiest, in spite of the country's gloomy economic situation.
Research published this week shows that over three quarters of Brits living in Spain say they are happier than back at home. Canada and Germany rank second and third as locations where UK expats are most content.
The survey of over 1,000 British expats, carried out for Lloyds TSB, shows that New Zealand ranks highest on quality of life, while tax-free UAE is rated as the best destination for expats’ financial prospects.
The survey also reveals that 68% of expats are far happier in their adopted countries than in the UK, although for certain countries this figure was much higher.
New Zealand and Australia were highly rated for quality of life, although both countries rated poorly when judged by cost of living.
Nicholas Boys Smith of Lloyds TSB International said the survey findings show that there is a "real variety" of decisions to be made when choosing where to emigrate.
"Expats who choose a country solely based on financial prospects may find they compromise on quality of life, or vice versa," he said. "Happiness is influenced by many different factors which need to be considered together."
Source: HIMAG 20/01/12
