If you're thinking about living abroad, the best people to ask for tips might be the people who have already done it: expats.

InterNations, an expatriate network and global guide, put together a list of the best cities for living and working abroad, according to expats they surveyed.

To compile the data, InterNations surveyed 7,985 expats living in 40 countries. A city had to be mentioned at least 45 times to be included. City rankings were determined based on the quality and cost of urban living, quality of work life and finances, and ease of settling into the city.

We also noted the cost of necessities (and beer) there, based on figures from Numbeo. All amounts are in US dollars and are current as of November.

Here are the best overall cities for expats in 2017.

27. Stockholm, Sweden

Cost of living compared with New York City: 12.8% lower

Monthly:

Rent: $1,406.43 for a one-bedroom in the city center

Utilities: $74.58

Commuter pass: $98.96

Cappuccino: $4.33

Domestic beer: $7.15

26. Cape Town, South Africa



Cost of living compared with New York City: 59.1% lower

Monthly:

Rent: $716.30 for a one-bedroom in the city center

Utilities: $58.33

Commuter pass: $24.20

Cappuccino: $1.62

Domestic beer: $2.07

25. Kampala, Uganda

Cost of living compared with New York City: 65.4%

Monthly:

Rent: $234.87 for a one-bedroom in the city center

Utilities: $51.57

Commuter pass: $29.90

Cappuccino: $2.10

Domestic beer: $1.10

24. Munich, Germany

Cost of living compared with New York City: 21.8% lower

Monthly:

Rent: $1,057.55 for a one-bedroom in the city center

Utilities: $257.57

Commuter pass: $75.83

Cappuccino: $3.36

Domestic beer: $4.43

23. Zurich, Switzerland

Cost of living compared with New York City: 36.4% higher

Monthly:

Rent: $1,842.98 for a one-bedroom in the city center

Utilities: $167.61

Commuter pass: $84.36

Cappuccino: $4.93

Domestic beer: $7.03

22. Vienna, Austria

Cost of living compared with New York City: 25.8% lower

Monthly:

Rent: $922.85 for a one-bedroom in the city center

Utilities: $195.74

Commuter pass: $52.51

Cappuccino: $3.64

Domestic beer: $4.20

21. Seoul, South Korea



Cost of living compared with New York City: 17% lower

Monthly:

Rent: $824.89 for a one-bedroom in the city center

Utilities: $149.51

Commuter pass: $49.11

Cappuccino: $4.10

Domestic beer: $3.13

20. Hamburg, Germany

Cost of living compared with New York City: 23% lower

Monthly:

Rent: $854.88 for a one-bedroom in the city center

Utilities: $259.92

Commuter pass: $102.92

Cappuccino: $3.34

Domestic beer: $4.43

19. The Hague, Netherlands

Cost of living compared to New York City: 18.7% lower

Monthly:

Rent: $987.94 for a one-bedroom in the city center

Utilities: $149.17

Commuter pass: $81.67

Cappuccino: $3.10

Domestic beer: $4.67

18. Berlin, Germany

Cost of living compared with New York City: 29.7% lower

Monthly:

Rent: $874.85 for a one-bedroom in the city center

Utilities: $270.39

Commuter pass: $94.49

Cappuccino: $3.06

Domestic beer: $3.62

17. Dubai, United Arab Emirates



Cost of living compared with New York City: 28% lower

Monthly:

Rent: $1,882.28 for a one-bedroom in the city center

Utilities: $172.85

Commuter pass: $66.66

Cappuccino: $4.45

Domestic beer: $10.67

16. Luxembourg City, Luxembourg

Cost of living compared with New York City: 8.8% lower

Monthly:

Rent: $1,610.99 for a one-bedroom in the city center

Utilities: $268.13

Commuter pass: $46.67

Cappuccino: $3.71

Domestic beer: $5.83

15. Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Cost of living compared with New York City: 34.5% lower

Monthly:

Rent: $1,816.94 for a one-bedroom in the city center

Utilities: $103.92

Commuter pass: $21.78

Cappuccino: $4.90

Domestic beer: $9.53

14. Auckland, New Zealand

Cost of living compared with New York City: 17% lower

Monthly:

Rent: $1,208.88 for a one-bedroom in the city center

Utilities: $131.34

Commuter pass: $138.01

Cappuccino: $3.11

Domestic beer: $6.04

13. Budapest, Hungary



Cost of living compared with New York City: 52.2% lower

Monthly:


Rent: $499.23 for a one-bedroom in the city center

Utilities: $180.43

Commuter pass: $35.56

Cappuccino: $1.51

Domestic beer: $1.68

12. Muscat, Oman

Cost of living compared with New York City: 48.5% lower

Monthly:

Rent: $755.79 for a one-bedroom in the city center

Utilities: $59.87

Commuter pass: $25.97

Cappuccino: $4.39

Domestic beer: $7.79

11. Mexico City, Mexico

Cost of living compared with New York City: 62.8%

Monthly:

Rent: $482.29 for a one-bedroom in the city center

Utilities: $39.07

Commuter pass: $15.70

Cappuccino: $2.02

Domestic beer: $1.57

10. Frankfurt, Germany

Cost of living compared with New York City: 21.2%

Monthly:

Rent: $1,059.52 for a one-bedroom in the city center

Utilities: $242.30

Commuter pass: $101.23

Cappuccino: $3.28

Domestic beer: $4.67

9. Basel, Switzerland

Cost of living compared with New York City: 29.9% higher

Monthly:

Rent: $1,351.15 for a one-bedroom in the city center

Utilities: $208.64

Commuter pass: $80.30

Cappuccino: $5.29

Domestic beer: $8.03

8. Bangkok, Thailand



Cost of living compared with New York City: 45.8% lower

Monthly:

Rent: $636.70 for a one-bedroom in the city center

Utilities: $83.45

Commuter pass: $30.25

Cappuccino: $2.18

Domestic beer: $2.01

7. Johannesburg, South Africa

Cost of living compared with New York City: 56.9% lower

Monthly:

Rent: $480.83 for a one-bedroom in the city center

Utilities: $68.83

Commuter pass: $34.50

Cappuccino: $1.67

Domestic beer: $2.07

6. Barcelona, Spain

Cost of living compared with New York City: 34%

Monthly:

Rent: $990.58 for a one-bedroom in the city center

Utilities: $153.77

Commuter pass: $58.35

Cappuccino: $2.00

Domestic beer: $3.27

5. Amsterdam, Netherlands

Cost of living compared with New York City: 16.1% lower

Monthly:

Rent: $1,646.41 for a one-bedroom in the city center

Utilities: $179.19

Commuter pass: $104.92

Cappuccino: $3.18

Domestic beer: $5.25

4. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Cost of living compared with New York City: 55.6% lower

Monthly:

Rent: $540.08 for a one-bedroom in the city center

Utilities: $52.45

Commuter pass: $29.85

Cappuccino: $2.53

Domestic beer: $3.58

3. Madrid, Spain

Cost of living compared with New York City: 35.2%

Monthly:

Rent: $919.92 for a one-bedroom in the city center

Utilities: $138.04

Commuter pass: $63.65

Cappuccino: $1.97

Domestic beer: $3.26

2. Prague, Czech Republic

Cost of living compared with New York City: 49.5% lower

Monthly:

Rent: $703.08 for a one-bedroom in the city center

Utilities: $184.45

Commuter pass: $25.09

Cappuccino: $2.12

Domestic beer: $1.60

1. Manama, Bahrain



Cost of living compared with New York City: 42.1% lower

Monthly:

Rent: $940.43 for a one-bedroom in the city center

Utilities: $84.00

Commuter pass: $39.74

Cappuccino: $4.59

Domestic beer: $9.27

http://www.independent.co.uk/travel/27-cities-around-the-world-where-expats-are-happy-rents-are-affordable-and-jobs-are-plentiful-a8063606.html?amp

Pls who knows any motor trans park that goes to malay? No time OH

Just say all African cities..... And why is it compared to newyork alone??

are those rents per month?

All these cities expensive na

fighal:
are those rents per month?

It is per month, because I have stayed somewhere around Amsterdam

Omooba77:

It is per month, because I have stayed somewhere around Amsterdam

Ok... those rents are on the high side tho

fighal:
Ok... those rents are on the high side tho

Most of this apartments is just for you to move in your clothes; stting room with television; kitchen; gas, refridgerator, microwave and all conveniences provided

fighal:
Ok... those rents are on the high side tho

Hope you are not trying to be like me; converting to naira....lol

Omooba77:


Hope you are not trying to be like me; converting to naira....lol

Lol... That was what I did man

Omooba77:


Most of this apartments is just for you to move in your clothes; stting room with television; kitchen; gas, refridgerator, microwave and all conveniences provided

but you still going to pay to use some of those right?

fighal:
Lol... That was what I did man

We are all the same. I remembered the first time, I couldnt but common soda ( soft drink) because I was converting.

Omooba77:


We are all the same. I remembered the first time, I couldnt but common soda ( soft drink) because I was converting.

Lol..

fighal:
but you still going to pay to use some of those right?

If it short stay like Europe; all the charges are part of your rent. USA in most cases, except for some studios and family apartments ( people on vacation), you may have to pay for ultilities ( water, light & waste disposal).

Working there u wont feel it much since u earn in thier currency,however the moment u convert to naira,u might cough at first,thats why working in Nigeria and going for vacation outside africa can be challenging,naira is so messed up mehnnn....

This list no follow at all. Too expensive.
Where is Vietnam? I remember watching a vlog on youtube where this dude lives in a serviced apartment for about $300. Some claim you can even get apartments for less in Vietnam. Oga a beg redo Una research.

Omooba77:


If it short stay like Europe; all the charges are part of your rent. USA in most cases, except for some studios and family apartments ( people on vacation), you may have to pay for ultilities ( water, light & waste disposal).

Wow.. Life is greener across the border, but ain't easy over there....

fighal:
Wow.. Life is greener across the border, but ain't easy over there....

To get Benjamin or owo iya Charlie no dey easy at all

Omooba77:


To get Benjamin or owo iya Charlie no dey easy at all

I dey tell you bro... but anyhow it be, man must survive