9 rankings
Rankings for people moving abroad
Each ranking covers all 76 countries in the index, with sources and methods on the methodology page.
- Cheapest countries to live76 countries ranked by the monthly cost of living for one person and a family of four, including rent, groceries, transport and utilities.
Rwanda · 
Bulgaria · 
Vietnam - Safest countriesWhich countries are safest to move to? 76 countries ranked by homicide rate and political violence, using World Bank data.
Singapore · 
Japan · 
Qatar - Most stable countries76 countries ranked by political stability, rule of law, control of corruption and government effectiveness (World Bank governance indicators).
Luxembourg · Singapore · 
New Zealand - Best countries for familiesWhere should you move with children? 76 countries ranked by child health and schooling, child mortality, life expectancy, health spending and safety.Singapore · Japan ·
Hong Kong - Fastest citizenshipHow many years until you can become a citizen? 76 countries ranked by residence needed for naturalisation, with dual-citizenship rules.
Dominican Republic · 
Argentina · 
Peru - Easiest permanent residenceWhich countries give permanent residency fastest? 76 countries ranked by years of residence before you can apply for PR.Dominican Republic ·
Canada · 
Australia - Digital nomad visasEvery remote-work and digital nomad visa in the index, with income requirements, monthly cost of living, safety and paths to residence.Bulgaria ·
Indonesia · 
Malaysia - Move without a job offerPoints systems, talent visas, job-seeker visas, digital nomad and passive-income visas: every country in the index you can move to without an employer sponsor.
South Africa · 
Costa Rica · 
South Korea - Dual citizenship countriesCan you keep your passport when you naturalise? Dual-citizenship rules for 76 countries, with years to citizenship.Argentina · Peru · Dominican Republic