Expats Recommend Moving Abroad

Expatriates are so happy in their new lives that nine out of ten would recommend a move abroad to friends and family, it has been reported.

As many as three in every four said that their quality of life had got better since making the move, recent research by BUPA suggested.

Meanwhile 60 per cent of the 1,787 people asked said that they liked the weather better in their new country and 58 per cent said they were more open-minded having made the move.

Tim Slee, head of European sales at BUPA International, said: “Moving abroad is a huge life-changing challenge and while our survey shows it’s a very successful move for most people, careful planning is essential.”

Many people find they miss the things most familiar to them at home, whether that be friends and family, or even favourite foods that are not available abroad.

Finding a rental property overseas could give those looking to move permanently a feel for the area before they make a final decision.