Top 10 countries to live and work in - in pictures

  • Switzerland was ranked the best country for overseas workers to live and work in, according to HSBC's 'Expat Explorer' 2021 survey. Unsplash Images
    Switzerland was ranked the best country for overseas workers to live and work in, according to HSBC's 'Expat Explorer' 2021 survey. Unsplash Images
  • Sydney Harbour. The optimism of foreign workers is very high in Australia, which took second place. Unsplash Images
    Sydney Harbour. The optimism of foreign workers is very high in Australia, which took second place. Unsplash Images
  • Auckland. New Zealand has a unique landscape and great work-life balance. Unsplash Images
    Auckland. New Zealand has a unique landscape and great work-life balance. Unsplash Images
  • Dubai. More than six in 10 residents intend to stay longer in the UAE due to its quality of life. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    Dubai. More than six in 10 residents intend to stay longer in the UAE due to its quality of life. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • Guernsey in the Channel Islands is close enough to feel a part of the UK but has all the added benefits of living abroad. Unsplash Images
    Guernsey in the Channel Islands is close enough to feel a part of the UK but has all the added benefits of living abroad. Unsplash Images
  • Jersey. Nearly all foreign workers on the island would recommend it as a ‘stable’ place to live in the next 12 months. Unsplash Images
    Jersey. Nearly all foreign workers on the island would recommend it as a ‘stable’ place to live in the next 12 months. Unsplash Images
  • The Isle of Man's work-life balance, outdoor activities and a strong sense of community are some of the reasons that foreign workers are staying longer than planned. Unsplash Images
    The Isle of Man's work-life balance, outdoor activities and a strong sense of community are some of the reasons that foreign workers are staying longer than planned. Unsplash Images
  • Manama. Bahrain is one of three Gulf countries in the HSBC survey's top 10. Unsplash Images
    Manama. Bahrain is one of three Gulf countries in the HSBC survey's top 10. Unsplash Images
  • Singapore's strong economic situation and high quality of life have been a big draw for overseas workers. Unsplash Images
    Singapore's strong economic situation and high quality of life have been a big draw for overseas workers. Unsplash Images
  • Qatar rounded off the top 10 in the 14th annual 'Expat Explorer' study by HSBC. Unsplash Images
    Qatar rounded off the top 10 in the 14th annual 'Expat Explorer' study by HSBC. Unsplash Images