The 2023 edition of the Expat Insider, one of the world’s largest surveys on living and working abroad, has been published. Spain has been ranked as the best country in Europe for relocation this year, specifically for permanent residency.
This ranking is based on the survey of more than 12,000 expatriates, representing 171 nationalities and living in 172 states or territories. The expats evaluated countries based on various parameters, including housing affordability, bureaucracy, language barriers, quality of life, safety, and local attitudes, among others.
Since the first Expat Insider survey in 2014, Spain has consistently featured among the top 10 when it comes to the Quality of Life. In 2023, the country managed to defend its 1st place from the previous year, also ranking 2nd overall. Great news for the above-average share of 23% who primarily moved there for a better quality of life (vs. 8% globally)!
Expats in Spain simply love the available Leisure Options (1st). Around nine in ten are happy with the opportunities for recreational sports (91% vs. 75% globally), as well as the culinary variety on offer (89% vs. 77% globally). What is more, 88% rate the local culture and nightlife positively, 20 percentage points more than the global average of 68%. The famously sunny weather is the cherry on top — three in five (60%) even give Spain’s climate the best possible rating (vs. 27% globally).
However, the good quality of life in Spain is not just due to the sun and the things you can do. Expats very much appreciate the affordability (4th), availability (7th), and quality (10th) of medical care, too. “What do I like about Spain? Among other things, the great healthcare and the accepting culture,” shares a US American expat. Respondents in Spain are indeed much more likely to agree that they can openly express themselves and their views than the worldwide average (84% vs. 65% globally). But opinions about the country’s political stability are less enthusiastic (64% happy vs. 63% globally).
Expats love their travel opportunities — two-thirds (67%) give this factor the best possible rating (vs. 56% globally). And the vast majority appreciates the affordability (88% happy vs. 71% globally) and availability (83% vs. 73%) of public transportation, as well as the infrastructure for cars (88% vs. 75%), too.
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This ranking is based on the survey of more than 12,000 expatriates, representing 171 nationalities and living in 172 states or territories. The expats evaluated countries based on various parameters, including housing affordability, bureaucracy, language barriers, quality of life, safety, and local attitudes, among others.
Since the first Expat Insider survey in 2014, Spain has consistently featured among the top 10 when it comes to the Quality of Life. In 2023, the country managed to defend its 1st place from the previous year, also ranking 2nd overall. Great news for the above-average share of 23% who primarily moved there for a better quality of life (vs. 8% globally)!
Expats in Spain simply love the available Leisure Options (1st). Around nine in ten are happy with the opportunities for recreational sports (91% vs. 75% globally), as well as the culinary variety on offer (89% vs. 77% globally). What is more, 88% rate the local culture and nightlife positively, 20 percentage points more than the global average of 68%. The famously sunny weather is the cherry on top — three in five (60%) even give Spain’s climate the best possible rating (vs. 27% globally).
However, the good quality of life in Spain is not just due to the sun and the things you can do. Expats very much appreciate the affordability (4th), availability (7th), and quality (10th) of medical care, too. “What do I like about Spain? Among other things, the great healthcare and the accepting culture,” shares a US American expat. Respondents in Spain are indeed much more likely to agree that they can openly express themselves and their views than the worldwide average (84% vs. 65% globally). But opinions about the country’s political stability are less enthusiastic (64% happy vs. 63% globally).
Expats love their travel opportunities — two-thirds (67%) give this factor the best possible rating (vs. 56% globally). And the vast majority appreciates the affordability (88% happy vs. 71% globally) and availability (83% vs. 73%) of public transportation, as well as the infrastructure for cars (88% vs. 75%), too.
If you and your family would like to move to Spain, sign up for a free consultation 📲 WhatsApp +34686698158. We will help you to relocate smoothly and comfortably in the shortest possible time.