1. Canada
Expats based here typically integrate well within local society, according to the HSCB survey, with 45% claiming they go out with local friends as much as fellow expats--the highest score of all 25 countries.
2. Bermuda
Those who have relocated to Britain's oldest colony (and beach paradise) report relative ease with local language and cultures.
3. South Africa
A culturally diverse nation, this host country proved to be well equipped for welcoming all sorts of foreigners.
4. The U.S.
The results of the survey suggest that ease of learning the local language and adapting to the local culture are areas in which the U.S. fares well in as an expat destination--despite low scores in organizing finances and health care.
5. Australia
One of the main advantages of becoming an expat Down Under, according to the survey, is the ease of setting up in the country.
6. Spain
For the overall integration categories, Spain scored the highest--especially when it came to local friends, shopping, food, culture and language--suggesting that once expats in Spain settle in, they feel completely involved in their communities.
7. France
This country got high scores on integration, with expats especially enjoying the local food and culture, making it one of the most friendly, culturally rich and inclusive locations.
8. U.K.
Though it ranked poorly in terms of quality of life (with issues like crowded urban transportation systems dragging it down), the U.K. does well on ease of integration and of befriending locals.
9. Malaysia
Expats found it relatively simple to integrate themselves into this cosmopolitan locale, a blend of Malay, Chinese and Indian cultures.
10. Germany
Despite difficulty making friends and learning the language, expats here reported it was a relatively easy place for integrating, with 46% saying they enjoyed the local entertainment and adapted well to the food.
p/s:- WOOOOOWW!! Malaysia in the top ten dude!!
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