This video animates the key findings from http://www.expatexplorer.hsbc.com - the world's largest survey of expats. 4,000 expats answered questions relating to their finances, quality of life, and even what it's like to raise children abroad. If you moved abroad, what would you want to know?




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Every year, millions of people move abroad to boost their earning potential or to find a better way of life.

In two-thousand-and-ten, Russia was home to the world's wealthiest expats, followed closely by the Middle East. In fact, in Bahrain expats found they had significantly more disposable income than before they moved.

For some people, earning more isn't as important as the opportunity for new experiences; Qatar is the number one country in the world for making friends with other expats, but in Canada expats are more likely to integrate, spending as much time with local friends as other expats.

For parents, a key consideration is the health and wellbeing of their children. Over ninety percent of expat parents in Hong-Kong felt their children's safety had improved, and in Australia children were likely to attend local schools and spend more time outdoors.

When thinking about retirement, expats found the best place for good food, healthcare and a better quality of life was Thailand.

Over two-hundred-million people worldwide have decided to start a new life overseas. If you moved abroad, what would you want to know?

Expat Explorer; the world's largest survey of expats from around the globe.