This Country Was Just Named No. 1 in the World for Expats-and It Has Beautiful Beaches, Great Coffee, and Affordable Living

"Known for its incredible coffee, gorgeous beaches, and welcoming culture, it's no wonder Panama was named the best country in the world for expats. The designation was part of a 2025 expat insider survey from expat community InterNations, which was shared with Travel + Leisure. In Panama, which took the top spot for the second year in a row, 94 percent of expats surveyed"

"were satisfied with their lives abroad. The country was also considered a top spot for retirees with 35 percent of expats there retired and 18 percent saying retiring was their primary reason for moving. The country's high ranking was due in part to its high quality of life, including affordable public transportation, extensive opportunities to travel, and beautiful natural environment. The country of Colombia came in"

Panama earned the top spot in InterNations' 2025 Expat Insider survey, with 94 percent of expats reporting satisfaction and a strong retiree presence (35 percent retired; 18 percent moved to retire). High quality of life, affordable public transportation, travel opportunities, and a beautiful natural environment boosted Panama's ranking. Colombia placed second thanks to a low cost of living and strong financial satisfaction among expats, followed by Mexico, Thailand, and Vietnam. Kuwait ranked lowest, citing poor quality of life, difficulty settling in, and financial strain. Turkey and South Korea also scored poorly due to language barriers and political upheaval. Over 10,000 expats across 46 countries were surveyed.

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