Saudi Arabia’s expat tax
From July 1st, 2017, expats in Saudi Arabia will have to pay a residence tax and will be affected by a ‘sin tax’ introduced on tobacco and soft drinks. On top of that, companies...
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Expat nation 5th largest in the world
The total number of expatriates has reached 230 million worldwide, according to data collected by Feedbacq, an international movers platform. If you were to put all these expats together they would form the fifth...
Moving to Ghana? Our guide has all the information
Ghana, commonly known as the “Gateway to Africa”, is famous for its laid-back pace of life and amicable people. With a growing economy and relative political stability, international businesses are increasingly recognising opportunities in...
Top 5 Most Affordable Places to Retire Abroad
Retiring at home may be difficult when it comes to managing a budget. Living expenses are at an all time high and are only getting worse. For those of us who are willing to...
Coping with poverty in your expat destination
Expatriates coming from western societies are often unused to extreme poverty. Poverty in the shape of numerous street children, disabled people begging and visible hunger. It is something you probably don’t regularly see on...
Expats and the challenges of getting health care abroad
Receiving proper medical treatment can be hard in your own country. It is even harder when you’re an expat who is already dealing with the stress of living abroad. To avoid dissatisfaction and ease...
How to deal with reverse culture shock
Reverse culture shock describes the feelings of confusion and frustration someone may experience returning home after time abroad. It is not easy to get over it because no one expects not to fit in...
Help, I can’t stop eating! – Why expats get fat
Are you an expat with an overhanging belly? Don’t worry, you’re not alone. Putting on weight seems to be very common in expat communities. But is it really that surprising? Moving to another country...
Famous expats – Why the rich and famous move abroad
It’s not just us “normal” people who decide to pack up and start a new life abroad, the rich and famous also have reasons for becoming expats.Austrian Arnold Schwarzenegger is arguably the most successful...
