Prague Beats London and Paris Among Europe’s Most Welcoming Cities for Expats

A new report has named Prague one of the world’s most welcoming cities for expats, placing the Czech capital ahead of major cities such as London and Paris.

The study, conducted by expat and remote worker insurance company William Russell, ranked Prague sixth globally, with a score of 7.86 out of 10.

Researchers assessed cities using data from the Happy City Index and Numbeo, focusing on factors such as happiness, safety and public friendliness. According to the report, larger cities may struggle to foster a sense of community, making it harder for newcomers to build connections.

The world’s 10 most welcoming cities for expats are:

Zürich – 9.06
2=. Singapore – 8.97
2=. Tokyo – 8.97
Copenhagen – 8.72
Munich – 8.63
Prague – 7.86
Dubai – 7.61
Warsaw – 7.52
Seoul – 7.44
Hong Kong – 7.26

The report also ranked the most welcoming countries for expats, taking into account expat experience, migrant population size, employment opportunities for foreign-born residents, public attitudes towards immigrants, safety and visa openness.

Iceland topped the list with a score of 8.94, followed by Luxembourg (8.69) and New Zealand (8.57). Australia, Switzerland, Ireland, Colombia, Czechia, Portugal and Austria rounded out the top 10.

The world’s most welcoming countries for expats are:

Iceland – 8.94
Luxembourg – 8.69
New Zealand – 8.57
Australia – 8.54
Switzerland – 8.36
Ireland – 7.89
Colombia – 7.71
Czechia – 7.62
Portugal – 7.47
Austria – 7.40

“A welcoming destination is more about how easy it is to build a life once you arrive than it is about how easy it is to enter,” said William Cooper, director and co-owner at William Russell.

“Employment access, healthcare availability and financial stability all play a real role in whether expats feel settled within the first six to 12 months. These factors can be the difference between returning home and relocating long-term.”

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