Which cities are particularly open to newcomers, offer good conditions for social integration and are characterized by a high quality of life? As part of the International Study Expat Insider 2024, the Internations platform has published a new urban ranking that is targeting this question.
As part of its international expat study “Expat Insider 2024”, the Internations platform has presented a city clause that shows in which cities people are particularly welcome abroad. The basis for the ranking is the so -called Ease of Settling in Index, which deals specifically with the social and cultural integration of expats. Three central factors were assessed: the cultural openness and welcome culture, the general friendliness of the local population and the lightness to establish social contacts in the new environment. Over 12,500 people living abroad have evaluated their experiences in 53 cities worldwide.
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Which cities make expats easier and create an environment in which you quickly feel welcome? As part of its annual Expat Insider Report 2024, the Internations platform has asked people living abroad worldwide about their experiences. A central component of the study is the so -called “Ease of Settling in Index”, which examines how easy it is to settle in a city socially, culturally and emotionally. (State of the data: February 2024)
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10th place: Maskat, Oman
In maskat, expats experience a polite, respectful everyday culture. The population is described as facing and helpful, while cultural differences are cushioned by a generally tolerant basic attitude. The pleasant social atmosphere takes the Omani capital to 10th place.
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9th place: Nairobi, Kenya
Nairobi surprises with positive feedback on social integration. In the category “Close Friendships”, the city generates a top value, which indicates an open, sociable population. Despite structural challenges, Nairobi creates an environment that is positive about many expats – and is therefore 9th place.
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8th place: Panama City, Panama
Panama city is primarily valued for its openness to international inhabitants. The city enables quick access to social networks, especially in the Expat community, and is considered inviting and pragmatic at the same time. The high priority of social integration is reflected in the ranking – and ensures 8th place.
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7th place: Madrid, Spain
Madrid combines city flair with southern European lifestyle and is rated well in all three categories of the index. The city offers an open urban culture that makes it easier to find a connection without feeling strange. The mixture of openness, energy and joie de vivre leads Madrid to 7th place.
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6th place: Bangkok, Thailand
Bangkok is considered cosmopolitan, friendly and lively. The population is helpful and many expats report that they could quickly establish social contacts in the Thai capital. In combination with a fundamentally positive attitude towards foreigners, there is a consistent feel -good factor – and therefore 6th place.
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5th place: Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates
In Ras al Khaimah, expats particularly appreciate the respectful attitude that they encounter. The small but growing city on the Golf not only offers cultural accessibility, but also a quieter environment than larger metropolises in the region. This mixture of courtesy, openness and everyday security takes Ras al Khaimah in 5th place.
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4th place: Valencia, Spain
Valencia stands for a balanced relationship between openness and everyday tolerance. The population is considered friendly and reserved, without being intrusive. Expats report a simple entry into everyday life and a positive response in social situations – which explains the solid anchoring to 4th place.
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3rd place: Alicante, Spain
Alicante offers a mixture of Mediterranean lifestyle and active welcome culture. The city is described by many expats as uncomplicated in dealing, warm -hearted in reception and stable in everyday social life. The consistently high ratings in all partial aspects of the index are reflected in a strong overall picture.
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2nd place: Mexico City, Mexico
Mexico City convinces with a lively, open everyday culture and a particularly warm tone. The Mexican capital reaches first place in local friendliness and second place in finding friends, which shows how easy social integration succeeds. Despite its size, the city looks personally and accessible to many newcomers – and is therefore right in second place.
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1st place: Málaga, Spain
Expats are not only welcome in Málaga, they experience the city as particularly open, sociable and socially accessible. The residents are described as extremely friendly, the entry into social networks is easy, and the cultural barrier seems low. The fact that Málaga receives top marks in all three sub -categories of the index – in terms of cultural openness, the friendliness of the population and when making friendships – underlines the consistently positive overall impression and explains the top position: earned in 1st place.
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