The 10 Best Countries To Work Abroad

The 10 Best Countries To Work Abroad The 10 Best Countries For Working Abroad New  Zealand Pros: Work culture supports  work-life balance. Locals  are extremely friendly. Its often ranked best place in the world  to raise a family. Cons: Its far away. Internet speeds are slower than most developed countries. Singapore Pros: Strict fines for littering make it one of the cleanest places in the world. The crime rate is one of the lowest in the world. Ranked first in the world for ease of doing business  by the World Bank. English is an official  language. Cons: Its expensive. Even simple apartments in the city can be very costly. Polls find the citizens to be the least positive in the world. Switzerland Pros: Great for outdoor adventures. Taxes are low. Even as a foreigner, you can go to college for next to nothing. Extremely high quality of life rankings from Mercer. Chocolate. Chocolate everywhere. Cons: The housing market is tight, with many areas  running a vacancy rate between 0.2â€"0.8 percent. Shops close for two hours at lunchtime. The Swiss dont love foreigners. China Pros: Its easy to get a job as an English teacher, and the benefits are great. Expats can make a lot of money working for multinational corporations tapping into the Chinese market. The low cost of living makes it easy to  pay down debt  or save for the future. Cons: Air pollution in industrial cities makes China a poor choice for raising children. As a foreigner, youre going to get stared at a lot. The Internet is subject to heavy  censorship. Hong Kong Pros: Take advantage of some of the best healthcare in the world. As a multicultural haven, foreigners are more likely to feel at homedsxqvqsdxfzcbsxawacqewrxwayzebyyfbtswq. Public transportation is superb. Theres tons to do. Cons: Cost of living is very high. Work culture often demands long hours. India Pros: Every dollar goes a lot farther. English is one of the many official  languages. IT,  media, film, banking, and engineering fields are growing, along with job prospects. Cons: If you wait to find a job until after you move there, expect to make about 25% less than you would back home. Adapting to the culture can be challenging. Ecuador Pros: Enjoy  spring-like weather year round. Health care is inexpensive. Its easy for a couple to  live on about $1,600 a month. Cons: Electronics cost a lot more because of steep tariffs. For women, living in a Latin American country can mean dealing with constant harassment. Thailand   Pros: Low cost of living. Access to stunning scenery. Excellent  food. Its a great place to teach English. Cons: Locals tend to hate confrontation, which can lead to passive-aggressive behavior. Two-tier pricing  means that, if youre not careful, you pay more as a foreigner. Belize   Pros: Its possible to  live on $1,500 a month. The US dollar is accepted as currency at most businesses. As a former British colony, the locals  speak English. Cons: Visitors will probably encounter government  corruption. Bugs. Find the latest travel deals now at Expedia.com Image credits: Via Flickr: New Zealand  (Chris Gin), India  (MalayalaM), Thailand  (ak_phuong),  Belize  (stokes rx), U.K.  (Geof Wilson), Switzerland (Uwe Häntsch), China  (jo.sau), Hong Kong  (Mr. Wang), Ecuador (MunicipioPinas), Singapore (Shahzeb Ihsan).