The dream of millennials everywhere: to work abroad. The sun on your face as you work next to a fruity drink rather than a strong coffee. The culture, the people, the nature. The experience is something never to be forgotten. So, what’s stopping you?
If your problem is that you haven’t fallen in love with anywhere enough to want to move, you can read this guide. In it we cover everywhere from North America to Australia, with our picks for the most attractive countries to work in.
Canada
Canada has a reputation for being too polite, which is a great place to start when deciding what culture, you should integrate into. If you are from the western world and looking to work abroad, it would offer a culture shock that isn’t too shocking. There’s a change in the accent, a lot of French added to the language, but for the most part they speak like you. There are the famous cold winters that turn the country into a snow globe, but they are short months where the sun shines in between, and you’ll have your choice of the deep nature and all the wonderous creatures in it or the city life in Toronto.
Additional perks include the universal healthcare that is available to all residents and the fact that Canada has one of the best state education spots in the world, with Quebec and Ontario raising their children on French as well as English. Elements like this appeal to families but young people might also be interested in the country’s growing tech and digital industries offering a lot of white-collar jobs.
Cambodia
Digital nomads will love Cambodia, which offers features specifically designed to attract you, such as friendly visa schemes and hundreds of Wi-Fi cafes to work in if your work internet cuts out. Because of these elements, Cambodia has slowly turned into a digital nomad hub, with international workers creating their own community in the area.
The low cost of living is also a crucial element of why it attracts so many expats, as does the country’s rich history full of traditions. Visitors regularly visit the world-famous temples of Angkor Wat and explore the vast natural wonders that are filled with reservations to get close to the local wildlife.
With the cost of living a lot lower than in Western countries, you can live the life of luxury without spending nearly as much. If you have access to a job you can do remotely, or you can find one, there’s not much reason not to go.
Malaysia
Malaysia is a perfect choice for someone looking for a slower pace of life. If you are looking for a retirement plan without retiring, Malaysia is the place for you.
Expats in Malaysia are pleased to arrive and see that their money goes a lot farther in Malaysia, offering a better quality of life, even before they take in the beautiful nature of the country. They have a range of housing options, that go from city block apartments in Kuala Lumpur to the traditionally decorated bungalows. Search Kl room for rent for a look at the average rent prices in the capital city.
Families and lone wanderers will appreciate the trees, cliffs, and beaches all over the countryside, as well as the culture and dynamic achievements of its city capital. Westerners in general will be happy to know that the English is common amongst the locals, who are very welcoming to foreigners. Imagine coming home from a long day at work to sit amongst the fine white sands of the beach with a book.
Norway
For a slower pace of life, look to Norway. Norway has one of the lowest population densities in the world, making it almost entirely rural and therefore calmer in lifestyle. It’s a colder climate than a lot of these options, making for a visit that will see you in front of the fire with a hot drink while you work.
We say “almost”, because there is the bustling city of Oslo, which offers culture and business opportunities in abundance. Norway ranks the 4th in the world for GDP per capita and since it’s abandonment of the oil industry since the pandemic, they are looking towards a future of sustainable fuel industries like hydropower, and also have a lot of jobs in digital services and tourism.
There is a high quality of life that comes with living in Norway, even if it isn’t the cheapest on this list. It is one of the fairest countries in the world, particularly with income, and offers the best healthcare system in the world, leading to a rank as third in the world for life expectancy.
Families might be interested to know that Norway is boosting its education spending in order to boost its mid-tier state education levels, but a lot of international schools are popping up.
