Community Blogs

Vienna, Austria

• Mar 1

As an expat, international schools in Austria provide a good choice for education. Furthermore, they offer many advantages over local state schools. They provid...

Emma Fischer

44

Global, Global

• Mar 1

New York is repeatedly ranked as the most expensive city in the world. So where could you go to make your euro – or rupee or dinar – go further? We took the agg...

The Expat Collective

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Global, Global

• Mar 1

Britain’s decision to leave the European Union (EU) has implications for anyone traveling between the UK and any of the EU member states. It also impacts the si...

The Expat Collective

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Rome, Italy

• Mar 1

With its majestic landscapes, vibrant culture, and unique customs, many internationals fall in love with Italy. The country offers a colorful way of life, from ...

Marco Rossi

55

Tokyo, Japan

• Feb 28

According to the World Economic Forum (WEF), a Japanese passport is the most sought-after in the world as of 2023. No wonder many expats living permanently in J...

Sarah Tanaka

55

Luxembourg City, Luxembourg

• Feb 28

Working in Luxembourg is an attractive option for an increasing number of expats. However, before you start searching for your dream job in the Grand Dutchy, yo...

Thomas Weber

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Bern, Switzerland

• Feb 28

In Switzerland, income tax is levied by federal government (30%), cantons (40%), and municipalities (30%) with progressive rates from 0-11.5% federally, varying by canton and location.

Ingrid Vogler

38

Doha, Qatar

• Feb 28

Getting vaccinated in Qatar is a pretty straightforward procedure. And, although the county doesn’t have a mandatory vaccination schedule, vaccines are free ...

Ahmed Al-Rashid

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Singapore, Singapore

• Feb 28

EUR accounts in Singapore are available from digital providers and banks including DBS, UOB, HSBC, and Standard Chartered for daily transactions, savings, and international payments.

Kevin Lim

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Pretoria, South Africa

• Feb 27

Healthcare in South Africa can feel like choosing between two worlds. Public clinics offer affordability and open doors to everyone, but often at the price of l...

Rachel Ndlovu

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Berlin, Germany

• Feb 27

There has been a move towards mobile and online banking across Europe as much of the population takes advantage of apps that enable users to do everything on th...

David Miller

35

Bangkok, Thailand

• Feb 27

Thailand's social security system covers sickness, unemployment, disability, maternity, and retirement for all legal workers. Expats employed by Thai companies are automatically enrolled under Section 33. This guide explains contribution rates, benefit amounts, and how to claim everything you're entitled to.

Lisa Thompson

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Madrid, Spain

• Feb 26

Thinking about working in Spain? Before you sign the wrong dotted line, it’s important to understand the basics of employment contracts. Whether you’re consider...

Emily Johnson

38

Doha, Qatar

• Feb 26

Although mortgages are still a relatively new option for expats in Qatar, more foreigners are using them to finance property purchases in designated zones. If y...

Ahmed Al-Rashid

46

London, United Kingdom

• Feb 26

The UK has long been one of the major financial centers of Europe. Residents have a number of different banks to choose from, each offering various packages tai...

Priya Sharma

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