Expats rank the best and worst European cities in 2022 for careers, social life and safety

If you’re thinking about moving abroad, you’re in luck.

Remote working is on the rise around the globe - and dozens of countries have developed targeted ‘digital nomad’ visas.

But it’s important to choose a country that provides the necessary services for teleworking and suits your lifestyle.

Luckily, help is at hand. InterNations - a global community for people who live and work abroad - has carried out its annual Expat Insider survey.

By quizzing 11,970 expats, the organisation has generated a ranking of 50 cities across the world.

The Expat Insider 2022 report analysed 50 expat destinations around the world and ranked them according to the quality of life for expats.

The survey asked expats to evaluate the ease of settling in, working abroad and personal finances in the city where they lived.

The ranking also includes an Expat Essentials index, which looks at digital life, admin topics, housing, and language.

This year, four European cities made it into the top ten.

Valencia comes in as the best city in the world for expats in 2022.

Expats described public transportation as affordable and 92 per cent said they enjoy the opportunities for playing sport.

Nine out of ten expats said they feel safe in the city.

Valencia ranked third in the ease of settling in index and three quarters of expats said they feel at home and happy with their social life.

The city also comes in third in the personal finance category where 83 per cent of expats rate the cost of living positively compared to 45 per cent globally.

However, those surveyed said they were unhappy with the job market and work opportunities. The city came in last place for career prospects.

Lisbon came in fourth in the overall rankings, but was one of the highest rated for the