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Best Cities for Expats in 2026
Cities ranked for expats — welcoming, safe, well-connected with a strong expat community and high quality of life.
Europe (12)Oceania (6)Americas (6)Asia (3)Middle East (3)
📊 How we rank: Cities are scored using a weighted formula across 5 quality-of-life dimensions. Top factors for Expats: tolerance (25%), safety (25%), internet access (20%).
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SingaporeSingapore · Asia🤝 Tolerance: 75🛡️ Safety: 96✈️ Connectivity: 100
91
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SydneyAustralia · Oceania🤝 Tolerance: 87🛡️ Safety: 86✈️ Connectivity: 95
91
score
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MelbourneAustralia · Oceania🤝 Tolerance: 87🛡️ Safety: 86✈️ Connectivity: 95
91
score
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ViennaAustria · Europe🤝 Tolerance: 73🛡️ Safety: 100✈️ Connectivity: 99
90
score
#5
AmsterdamNetherlands · Europe🤝 Tolerance: 81🛡️ Safety: 86✈️ Connectivity: 100
90
score
#6
RotterdamNetherlands · Europe🤝 Tolerance: 81🛡️ Safety: 86✈️ Connectivity: 100
90
score
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BrisbaneAustralia · Oceania🤝 Tolerance: 87🛡️ Safety: 86✈️ Connectivity: 91
89
score
#8
PerthAustralia · Oceania🤝 Tolerance: 87🛡️ Safety: 86✈️ Connectivity: 91
89
score
#9
DublinIreland · Europe🤝 Tolerance: 83🛡️ Safety: 100✈️ Connectivity: 85
89
score
#10
CopenhagenDenmark · Europe🤝 Tolerance: 77🛡️ Safety: 93✈️ Connectivity: 98
89
score
#11
TorontoCanada · Americas🤝 Tolerance: 78🛡️ Safety: 86✈️ Connectivity: 97
88
score
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AdelaideAustralia · Oceania🤝 Tolerance: 87🛡️ Safety: 86✈️ Connectivity: 88
88
score
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DubaiUnited Arab Emirates · Middle East🤝 Tolerance: 72🛡️ Safety: 89✈️ Connectivity: 100
87
score
#14
Abu DhabiUnited Arab Emirates · Middle East🤝 Tolerance: 72🛡️ Safety: 89✈️ Connectivity: 100
87
score
#15
SharjahUnited Arab Emirates · Middle East🤝 Tolerance: 72🛡️ Safety: 89✈️ Connectivity: 100
87
score
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LondonUnited Kingdom · Europe🤝 Tolerance: 75🛡️ Safety: 77✈️ Connectivity: 100
86
score
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MontrealCanada · Americas🤝 Tolerance: 78🛡️ Safety: 86✈️ Connectivity: 93
86
score
#18
VancouverCanada · Americas🤝 Tolerance: 78🛡️ Safety: 86✈️ Connectivity: 93
86
score
#19
AucklandNew Zealand · Oceania🤝 Tolerance: 86🛡️ Safety: 100✈️ Connectivity: 74
86
score
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HelsinkiFinland · Europe🤝 Tolerance: 73🛡️ Safety: 91✈️ Connectivity: 94
86
score
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Hong KongHong Kong · Asia🤝 Tolerance: 76🛡️ Safety: 73✈️ Connectivity: 100
85
score
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DortmundGermany · Europe🤝 Tolerance: 72🛡️ Safety: 84✈️ Connectivity: 97
85
score
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KowloonHong Kong · Asia🤝 Tolerance: 76🛡️ Safety: 73✈️ Connectivity: 100
85
score
#24
PortoPortugal · Europe🤝 Tolerance: 82🛡️ Safety: 95✈️ Connectivity: 79
85
score
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CalgaryCanada · Americas🤝 Tolerance: 78🛡️ Safety: 86✈️ Connectivity: 90
85
score
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EdmontonCanada · Americas🤝 Tolerance: 78🛡️ Safety: 86✈️ Connectivity: 90
85
score
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OttawaCanada · Americas🤝 Tolerance: 78🛡️ Safety: 86✈️ Connectivity: 90
85
score
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BerlinGermany · Europe🤝 Tolerance: 72🛡️ Safety: 84✈️ Connectivity: 93
84
score
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CologneGermany · Europe🤝 Tolerance: 72🛡️ Safety: 84✈️ Connectivity: 93
84
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StuttgartGermany · Europe🤝 Tolerance: 72🛡️ Safety: 84✈️ Connectivity: 93
84
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