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Best cities to live in the world for expats, 2020

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Singapore was named the best city in which to live and work abroad, according to the CEOWORLD magazine survey that reveals how expats rate life in cities around the world. Taipei, the capital of Taiwan, took second place to Taipei.

CEOWORLD magazine has ranked the best cities to live in the world for expats based on local friendliness, cost of living, quality of healthcare, safety, ability to raise a family, and career opportunities. Magazine asked 127,000 expats to rank the best cities in the world to live and work in 2020. The survey ranks Singapore as the best city for expats in 2020. The list is based on a survey of 127,000 expats from 186 cities. The survey, conducted by CEOWORLD magazine on Oct 10, 2019, to Jan 2, 2020, was open to all expats over 18 who are currently living away from their home countries. Expats say these are the best cities to live and work.

Best cities to live in the world for expats, 2020

RankCityCountryScoreRatings
1SingaporeSingapore78.2AAA
2TaipeiTaiwan72AAA
3MontrealCanada70.5AAA
4LisbonPortugal70.3AAA
5DubaiUnited Arab Emirates70.1AAA
6Ho Chi Minh CityVietnam69.9AA
7BarcelonaSpain69.8AA
8HagueNetherlands69.8AA
9ZugSwitzerland69.5A
10AachenGermany68.3A
11SydneyAustralia68.2A
12PragueCzech Republic66.9A
13Abu DhabiUnited Arab Emirates66.8BBB
14BaselSwitzerland66.6BBB
15BudapestHungary66BBB
16Amsterdamthe Netherlands65.8BBB
17Mexico CityMexico65.2BBB
18MadridSpain65BB
19CalgaryCanada64.2BB
20BangkokThailand64BB
21MelbourneAustralia63.9BB
22Panama CityPanama63.4BB
23ManamaBahrain62.6BB
24ChengduChina62.4BB
25ViennaAustria62.2BB
26AucklandNew Zealand62.1BB
27TallinnEstonia62.1B
28TokyoJapan61.3B
29DohaQatar60.7CCC
30Miami FLUS60.4CCC
31Kuala LumpurMalaysia60CCC
32MuscatOman60CC
33BrusselsBelgium59.1CC
34Portland OregonUS59.1CC
35VilniusLithuania59CC

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Ryan Miller, PhD
Dr. Ryan Miller, PhD in Global Media & Publishing, is an Executive Editor for Business and Finance at CEOWORLD Magazine, with a focus on public relations strategy, global financial intelligence, and corporate storytelling. Originally from New York City and educated in the U.K., Ryan brings over 14 years of experience in financial journalism, media strategy, and executive communications.

Before joining CEOWORLD, he worked as a senior editor for a pan-European business news network and later as a communications consultant for international development banks and private equity firms. At CEOWORLD, Ryan leads a team of contributors and analysts producing content that blends market insights with reputation strategy—ideal for CEOs, investors, and brand stewards.

He holds a degree in Business Communication and an MSc in Global Finance. Ryan frequently lectures on financial media ethics and corporate social responsibility at conferences and academic institutions. His editorial work explores how financial performance and public narrative interact in shaping long-term brand equity. Through his role, Ryan champions diversity in financial reporting and is committed to making high-level business intelligence both accessible and actionable for global decision-makers.

Email Ryan Miller at ryan@ceoworld.biz