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AfarJul 28, 2026

The Best Country for Living Abroad Is Closer to the U.S. Than You Might Think

Foreigners living in to Panama appreciate the country’s pleasant climate and how easy it is to travel to places like the San Blas Islands, pictured here. This article was originally published in 2023 ...

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  • PanamaPlacePanama City, PanamaVoted best country to live and work abroad for third year
  • MexicoPlaceMexico City, MexicoRanked No. 1 for ease of settling in since 2014
  • BrazilPlaceBrasilia, BrazilJumped to No. 5 thanks to ease of settling and leisure options
  • SpainPlaceMadrid, SpainRanked No. 1 for quality of life for fifth year
  • PortugalPlaceLisbon, PortugalRanks No. 8 thanks to moderate cost of living and good weather
  • LuxembourgRestaurantLuxembourg City, LuxembourgRanks No. 1 for job security and overall job satisfaction
  • ThailandPlaceBangkok, Thailand86 percent of expats are happy there; cites friendly locals
  • MalaysiaPlaceKuala Lumpur, MalaysiaSits at No. 9 thanks to affordability and ease of finding housing
  • United Arab EmiratesPlaceAbu Dhabi, United Arab EmiratesRanked No. 4 due to impressive ratings on quality of life
  • Singapore Has 123 Hawker CentersPlaceSingaporeDishes worth queuing for
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