Top 10 global cities for expatriates to live and work in 2024 - in pictures

  • Valencia in Spain was voted the world's best city for expats in the annual InterNations Expat City Ranking 2024 report. All photos: Alamy
    Valencia in Spain was voted the world's best city for expats in the annual InterNations Expat City Ranking 2024 report. All photos: Alamy
  • Malaga was in second place, scoring high for ease of settling in, personal finances and quality of life.
    Malaga was in second place, scoring high for ease of settling in, personal finances and quality of life.
  • The Spanish city of Alicante rounded off the top three, with its affordable housing contributing to a high score.
    The Spanish city of Alicante rounded off the top three, with its affordable housing contributing to a high score.
  • Panama City was ranked fourth and scored well for personal finances and ease of settling in.
    Panama City was ranked fourth and scored well for personal finances and ease of settling in.
  • Mexico City was ranked fifth, based on the state of expats' personal finances and ease of settling in.
    Mexico City was ranked fifth, based on the state of expats' personal finances and ease of settling in.
  • Ras Al Khaimah ranked sixth and scored well on affordable housing, easy administration and ease of settling in.
    Ras Al Khaimah ranked sixth and scored well on affordable housing, easy administration and ease of settling in.
  • Expatriates ranked Madrid seventh globally. It ranked highly for its quality of life and ease of settling in.
    Expatriates ranked Madrid seventh globally. It ranked highly for its quality of life and ease of settling in.
  • Bangkok was eighth, with respondents praising its low cost of living and affordable housing.
    Bangkok was eighth, with respondents praising its low cost of living and affordable housing.
  • Abu Dhabi was ranked ninth based on the quality of life, health care and easy administration.
    Abu Dhabi was ranked ninth based on the quality of life, health care and easy administration.
  • Dubai was 10th, based on quality of life, ease of working abroad and settling in.
    Dubai was 10th, based on quality of life, ease of working abroad and settling in.