What's the Best Country to Live In?

What Is the Best Country To Live In?

It's worth stating before anything else that there is no single "best" country to live in — especially not one that everybody will agree on. Naturally, what counts as a good country depends heavily on subjective preferences combined with more empirical measurements of a country's livability, such as cost of living, quality of life, rate of homicides per 10,000 people, etc.

In our Monito Score, we rate countries along dozens of subjective and empirical data points to define a total score out of 10. These data points include:

• Unemployment rate
• Cost of Living
• Income tax on USD 80,000 in foreign-sourced income
• Healthy life expectancy
• Number of visa or immigration programs available
• Ease of acquiring citizenship
• Quality of climate
• ... and many more.

However, while the Monito Score provides an overview of a country's livability and attractiveness for expats and migrants, it's by no means an absolute ranking of countries and should be seen as a suggestion rather than a fixed rank.

Let's go over a few of the best countries to live by Monito Score:

Switzerland

Switzerland has long been an attractive destination for foreign nationals to live and work. Despite its small population, this Alpine nation punches well above its weight regarding quality of life, standard of living, and numerous other well-being and economic indicators.

Canada

Canada is an excellent country to relocate to: with its breathtaking landscapes and well-developed cities, it has something to offer everyone, whether you love the mountains or the sea, cities or towns, English or French. Home to many exciting new industries, tech, and more, its professional and economic landscape has much to offer.

France

France is a top draw for foreigners wanting to live abroad, from digital nomads and location-independent freelancers to expats working for local or international companies to retirees. It's a trendy country for Brits because it's close to the UK yet offers a different lifestyle, sometimes sunnier and cheaper, and provides a unique joie de vivre unique to France.

Mexico

Mexico is a top draw for foreigners looking to live abroad. It's a hugely popular country for Americans because it's close to the US yet offers a very different lifestyle at its core. What's more, the country is packed with magnificent coastlines, picturesque mountains, enigmatic cities, excellent cuisine and friendly, welcoming culture.