Although the United States still receives many more immigrants than it sends emigrants, the number of Americans leaving the country is growing. The Expatsi Test is the first stop for many Americans who are thinking of expatriating, and the test asks them why they’re making the move. Respondents can choose
As workers continue to strike across the United States for better pay and working conditions, some Americans are considering finding better jobs abroad. The International Trade Union Confederation has released its 2023 Global Rights Index based on these rights: The right to strike The right to establish & join a
Looking to leave the US behind and find gay-friendly cities abroad? Whether it’s sunny beaches in Latin America or cooler climates in the Nordic countries calling your name, Expatsi’s got you covered. Here’s our list of the 10 best cities for gay men. 1) Madrid, Spain Madrid shares this inclusive
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics has made their predictions for the job roles that will see the most growth over the next 10 years. If you’re in college, heading to college, or thinking of a career change, consider these industries that will help you be in demand with future
While US citizens have traditionally lagged behind other countries in moving abroad, the trend seems to be shifting. As they reach retirement age, Americans seek to stretch their monthly pension and social security. They want to find affordable countries with high quality medical care that won’t bankrupt them. Retirees want
If you’re an Americans who wants to move abroad, you might have have an exaggerated view of how much it costs to live in cities around the world. Countries like Monaco, Switzerland, Australia, and Singapore can be extremely pricy, but you’ll find that the cost of living anywhere you go
The 2020 pandemic drove many Americans towards working remotely, becoming digital nomads untethered to a desk. Some even took the opportunity to get even further away from life in a cubicle, finding new adventure in the wider world. After all, why live out your workday in an office with your
Each week, we talk to thousands of American women who are considering moving abroad. Over and over again, these women say they don’t feel safe in the United States. Whether their reasons for feeling unsafe have to do with bodily autonomy, the rise in violent rhetoric from men’s groups, or
As of September 2023, Americans owe a collective $1.78 trillion in student loan debt. That’s more than the total credit card or auto loan debt in the United States. Several factors have contributed to the student loan debt crisis. One is the rising cost of college tuition. The average cost
“Can I live in Costa Rica on a budget?” We hear this question regularly from future expats deciding on where to move abroad. One of the gems of Latin America, Costa Rica’s cost of living weighs heavily on people’s minds. Americans have been moving to Costa Rica for years, after
We hear from thousands of Americans each week who want to move abroad, and New Zealand is one of their top choices. It’s also one of the most challenging to move to. Thanks to its stunning natural landscapes, kind citizens, and progressive social government, aspiring U.S. emigrants continually ask us
American women who want to move abroad gather in hundreds of Facebook groups that target female expats. Some of those groups include Mexico Wild Women Expat Community (18k members), Black Women Expats in Panama (2.1k members), and Coffee with Expat Women (4.3k members). They’re excellent resources for meeting other women
The Expatsi Test is an assessment tool for Americans who want to leave the United States. It asks the regions they’d like to move to, their budget, the kind of visa they might apply for (like retirement, digital nomad, or skilled worker) and their preferences for things like safety, healthcare,
Whether they’re full-time expats or medical tourists, Americans are much happier with the healthcare they receive in Mexico. According to FarHomes.com, 84% of American expats rate Mexican healthcare as very good or excellent, compared to 72% of Americans in the U.S. who say the healthcare they receive at home is
Harrowing climate change disasters like the Hawaii wildfires or ongoing periods of extreme temperatures like what people faced over the summer in the South and Southwest may have you considering a move to a cooler locale. The Notre Dame Global Adaptation Initiative (ND-GAIN) measures data around climate change, including a
The U.S. leads the world in several key economic areas but not for the reasons we’d like. For example, we spend about 20% of gross domestic product (GDP) on healthcare—more than any other country in the world—but lack universal healthcare. This makes America the leader in another unfortunate category: bankruptcy
Have you ever wondered where all those colors of the year come from? Who decides, and how do they come up with them? The concept was originated by Pantone, the undisputed king of color and creators of the Pantone Matching System. When you work in industries like advertising or printing,
If there’s one thing we can learn from recent event, it’s this: religious violence has no place in society. It destroys lives and communities, drives political decisions, and slows social progress. Our global community deserves better. You may be looking for where you can be safe from such violence. Consider
More Americans are moving abroad than ever before. Thanks to digital tools like language translation apps and Google maps along with options for remote work, it’s easier now to make a big move abroad. Combined with challenging times in the United States and ever-present wanderlust, people of all ages are
In addition to the United States and Puerto Rico, here are countries where you can find the $1.50 hot dog meal and the brand’s signature bulk values. According to Costco Connection magazine, they also each stock unique local favorites. When you move to a new country, it can be comforting
