Spain Comes in at No. 5

michael · 18-06-2009, 11:23

According to latest reports Spain ranks fifth in the Smiley League for ex-pats, with New Zealand claiming Top of the Swaps. Brits claim that down under ticks more boxes; primarily low property prices, lower taxes, better weather, healthier lifestyle; and for those working; mostly professionals, better pay.
Hot on their heels: Australia, France, the UAE, Portugal – and Spain. The attraction is lifestyle rather than wealth. Singapore and Hong Kong, despite their wealth, came last.
Personally, I think the report is flawed or based on the ignorance of those questioned. I am sorry but New Zealand cannot compete with Spain - and that doesn't even take into consideration the awesome distance and travel costs involved. Live in the antipodes and you can kiss bye-bye to your family.

valenciaholiday · 18-06-2009, 11:36

I agree that the distance is a big problem with living in NZ or Australia, but I have heard by many who have visited that the lifestyle is excellent.
Not tried it myself, still very happy with Spain, and only a 2 hour flite from family, very important!

18-06-2009, 11:23	#1 (permalink)
michael michael is.... Contributing Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Southern Costa Blanca Posts: 381 Thanks: 42 Thanked 20 Times in 20 Posts Rep Power: 25	Spain Comes in at No. 5 According to latest reports Spain ranks fifth in the Smiley League for ex-pats, with New Zealand claiming Top of the Swaps. Brits claim that down under ticks more boxes; primarily low property prices, lower taxes, better weather, healthier lifestyle; and for those working; mostly professionals, better pay. Hot on their heels: Australia, France, the UAE, Portugal – and Spain. The attraction is lifestyle rather than wealth. Singapore and Hong Kong, despite their wealth, came last. Personally, I think the report is flawed or based on the ignorance of those questioned. I am sorry but New Zealand cannot compete with Spain - and that doesn't even take into consideration the awesome distance and travel costs involved. Live in the antipodes and you can kiss bye-bye to your family. __________________ Unskilled Authors Wanted http://www.michaelwalsh.es/

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18-06-2009, 11:36	#2 (permalink)
valenciaholiday valenciaholiday is on holiday in Valencia every weekend Established Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Valencia Posts: 113 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts Rep Power: 20	I agree that the distance is a big problem with living in NZ or Australia, but I have heard by many who have visited that the lifestyle is excellent. Not tried it myself, still very happy with Spain, and only a 2 hour flite from family, very important!

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