Destinations

Explore where British expats are living with our extensive country guides. Filter, sort, and compare countries to find your best fit.

26 countries found

Argentina
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Argentina

British schools, low cost of living, and world-class beef!

45% cheaper than UK·Safety: B
Australia
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Australia

1.1M Brits already there for the famous Aussie outdoorsy lifestyle.

Similar cost to UK·Safety: A
Belize
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Belize

Central America, in English. Reef on your doorstep!

38% cheaper than UK·Safety: B
Canada
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Canada

500K Brits. Points-based immigration for a high quality of life.

6% cheaper than UK·Safety: A
Costa Rica
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Costa Rica

Sun, “pura vida,” and tax perks... until the costs and bureaucracy kick in!

26% cheaper than UK·Safety: B+
Cyprus
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Cyprus

Historical links to the UK and 300+ days of sunshine

14% cheaper than UK·Safety: A
France
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France

2hr 15min by Eurostar, full of cultural delights (and incredible wine!)

8% cheaper than UK·Safety: A
Germany
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Germany

Europe's biggest economy: 30% cheaper rents and that famous German efficiency

6% cheaper than UK·Safety: A
Greece
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Greece

250+ sunny days, 30% cheaper than the UK, and a huge change of pace.

31% cheaper than UK·Safety: A
Ireland
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Ireland

No visa needed (CTA). The closest ties to the UK.

13% pricier than UK·Safety: A
Italy
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Italy

Sun-soaked living, incredible food and a slower pace of life.

17% cheaper than UK·Safety: A
Japan
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Japan

A famous culture of eccentric living: strict rules and delightful oddities

37% cheaper than UK·Safety: A
Malaysia
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Malaysia

Tropical living and super affordable - but brutal taxes on alcohol

56% cheaper than UK·Safety: B
Malta
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Malta

British plugs, British driving, Mediterranean living and flat tax.

15% cheaper than UK·Safety: A
New Zealand
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New Zealand

World-class outdoors, work-life balance, but 18,000km from home

13% cheaper than UK·Safety: A
Panama
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Panama

Chunky tax perks and a retirement visa that packs a punch

31% cheaper than UK·Safety: B
Poland
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Poland

Living costs 40% below the UK, a booming economy... and good beer!

34% cheaper than UK·Safety: A
Portugal
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Portugal

Sunshine, low costs, and laid-back living fuel the post-Brexit boom

26% cheaper than UK·Safety: A
South Korea
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South Korea

Hyper-modern, extraordinarily safe - but a real cultural shock once you land.

48% cheaper than UK·Safety: A
Spain
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Spain

Ever popular with Brits. 300+ sunny days, post-Brexit visa required.

25% cheaper than UK·Safety: A
Sweden
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Sweden

World-class parental leave, tech-driven economy and a happy population

8% cheaper than UK·Safety: A
Switzerland
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Switzerland

Breathtaking scenery, double the salary... and expensive at every turn.

62% pricier than UK·Safety: A
Thailand
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Thailand

Cheap, warm, and the Land of Smiles

48% cheaper than UK·Safety: B+
Turkey
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Turkey

Mediterranean living - with world-class medical tourism on your doorstep.

47% cheaper than UK·Safety: B
United Arab Emirates
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UAE

Tax-free income. Year-round sun. Brutal summers.

7% cheaper than UK·Safety: A+
United States
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USA

Land of opportunity, but inward-looking and skewed to rich immigrants

8% pricier than UK·Safety: B