{"id":7806,"date":"2019-08-14T12:41:09","date_gmt":"2019-08-14T12:41:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.openbusinesscouncil.org\/?p=7806"},"modified":"2019-08-14T12:41:09","modified_gmt":"2019-08-14T12:41:09","slug":"the-best-cities-for-expats-ottawa-ranks-first-in-the-world-and-glasgow-stands-out-as-the-best-in-europe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.footballthink.com\/the-best-cities-for-expats-ottawa-ranks-first-in-the-world-and-glasgow-stands-out-as-the-best-in-europe\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best Cities for Expats: Ottawa Ranks First In The World And Glasgow The Best in Europe"},"content":{"rendered":"
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International mobility has increased significantly in the last few years, with more and more people residing outside their country of birth than ever before. Professionals, both young and old, are moving abroad in search of a better quality of life, career opportunities, and education. Expats currently account for 0.7% of the global population.\u00a0And a new study, commissioned by\u00a0German online mortgage broker, LoanLin<\/a>k<\/a>, has revealed the best cities around the world for an expat.<\/p>\n The research found that Ottawa, in Canada<\/strong>, ranks first as the best city for an expat, featuring the best Work-Life balance, an impressive start-up ecosystem, the highest levels of safety among its citizens, a very affordable house price to income ratio and being seen as a friendly city overall.<\/p>\n The study analyses 70 cities from around the world for a total of 24 criteria across four categories: Economics, Experience, Environment and Urbanisation, and Family and Society. The criteria within each category define or suggest a high living standard, such as Average Earnings, Healthcare Expenditure, Traffic Congestion, and even Hours of Sunshine. For those fortunate enough to be able to relocate to their country of choice, this index includes a full range of factors to help individuals, couples, and families select the best city to take their next steps.<\/p>\n