A survey of expatriates by HSBC Bank International has named the United Arab Emirates as the most luxurious location, with Singapore ranked top for accommodation.
Expats living in the UAE reported an average improvement in 10 out of 11 measures of luxury compared with their home country, including access to private healthcare, owning a pool and the ability to employ staff. By contrast, the UK was the worst destination in luxury terms, and also scored poorly on housing, with only one-fifth of expatriates reporting that their standard of accommodation had improved since moving to Britain. While Spain had the third-highest average longevity, with 76% of respondents having been there for three or more years (the Netherlands was top and Germany second),...
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