Expats rank the best and worst European cities in 2023 for healthcare, housing and social life

If you’re considering moving to another country or city in Europe, now is a great time to take the plunge.

There are plenty of remote working employment opportunities and dozens of countries have introduced targeted digital nomad visas.

But deciding where to relocate to isn’t an easy decision and it’s important to find a place that aligns with your career ambitions and lifestyle.

Every year, InterNations, a global community for people who live and work abroad, carries out an Expat Insider survey - and it’s a great resource for people looking to move to a different country.

The organisation has quizzed over 12,000 expats about the ease of settling in, working abroad and leisure activities in 49 cities across the world.

The ranking also includes an Expat Essentials index, which looks at digital services, bureaucracy, housing, and language.

Here are the best (and worst) European cities for expats right now according to their findings.

Málaga was voted the best city in Europe and in the world for expats in 2023.

According to the survey respondents, Málaga is the top-rated city worldwide for friendliness with nearly 90 per cent saying that locals are particularly welcoming of foreign residents.

The city also came second globally for finding friends and for quality of life.

It claims first place for its pleasant climate and weather while its natural environment came in 8th. Málaga also makes the top 10 for travel and transit and healthcare and 13th place for working abroad.

On the downside, the city ranks 41st for the local job market, although it pulls ahead in the work and leisure and work-life balance subcategories, claiming first place for both.

Expats are also especially happy with the housing situation in Málaga: accommodation is