
International Living’s annual Quality of Life Index. Every year, IL produces a Quality of Life index, which usually differs quite a bit from their recommendations on best places to retire. France has topped the list for several years running.
- France (was #1 last year as well)
- Australia (moved up from #5 in 2009)
- Switzerland (down one spot)
- Germany (up from the #8 spot in 2009)
- New Zealand (up from #9)
- Luxembourg (down from #4)
- USA (down from #3)
- Belgium (down from #6)
- Canada (a big jump up, from #19)
- Italy (down from #7)
Top Ten Retirement Havens from Live and Invest Overseas
- Argentina
- Belize
- Chile
- Croatia
- Dominican Republic
- France
- Malaysia
- Panama
- Uruguay
- Vietnam
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Mercer’s Best Cities for 2009:
- Vienna, Austria (1st)
- Zurich, Switzerland (2nd)
- Geneva, Switzerland (3rd )
- Vancouver, Canada (tied 4th)
- Auckland, New Zealand (tied 4th)
Forbes list of The World’s Most Expensive Cities to Live. According to Forbes, the 10 most expensive cities are:
- Tokyo, Japan
- Osaka, Japan
- Moscow, Russia
- Geneva, Switzerland
- Hong Kong, China
- Zurich, Switzerland
- Copenhagen, Denmark
- New York, USA
- Beijing, China
- Singapore
2009 Best Retirement Havens, according to International Living:
- Cuenca, Ecuador
- Merida, Mexico
- Coronado, Panama
- Punta del Este, Uruguay
- Calitri, Italy
So there you have it. Some highly respected lists from 2009, and one for 2010.
Best wishes for a happy expat New Year!
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