Other criteria that were reviewed positively included personal safety, making new friends and feeling at home in the local culture.

Some 21 percent of respondents reported to be completely satisfied with their social circle on the island, compared to the global average of 15 percent.

Malte Zeeck, CEO, InterNations, commented, “It is clear to see from the survey results that depending on expats’ origins, they do not necessarily prioritise hard factors, such as safety and job security, over soft factors, such as the weather and climate, before moving to another country.”