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Bahrain...providing a better ‘expat life experience’

Bahrain among top countries offering balanced life

MANAMA, October 22, 2014

Bahrain has been ranked among the top five countries by expats looking for a better work/life balance.

Around 62 per cent of the expats in Bahrain enjoy a better ‘expat life experience’ and more enjoyable commute into work (68 per cent), in comparison to their home countries, a recent survey commissioned by HSBC Expat stated.

Nearly three-quarters (74 per cent) of expats in the Middle East report that they are satisfied with their host country's current economic outlook - the highest of all regions in this year's survey.

Countries in the Middle East continue to attract career-minded expats seeking to boost their earning potential, with nearly six in ten (56 per cent) expats who move to the Middle East doing so for better job prospects and over a third (35 per cent) moving to increase their income levels.

Asia emerges from this year's survey as the best region for financial wellbeing, with nearly one-fifth (19 per cent) of expats earning over $200,000 p.a. and 65 per cent saying they have more disposable income since relocating.

Switzerland topped the list as the most popular destination for a well-balanced, high quality lifestyle.

Dean Blackburn, head of HSBC Expat, said: "There are a great many decisions involved in making the move abroad, ranging from consideration of finances and managing money, right through to integrating into the local community and arranging childcare.”

"While Asia continues to excel as a region for those looking for higher salaries, the Middle East draws career-minded expats,” he said. – TradeArabia News Service




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