Expatriates in the UAE enjoy a more luxurious lifestyle than anywhere else in the world, a survey has revealed, as economic growth, tax-free salaries and relatively cheap goods allow them to live out their dreams.HSBC's Expat Explorer Survey, published on Friday, found that the Gulf state beat off global hotspots including Singapore, Hong Kong, Australia and the United States to claim the luxury living crown.
More expatriates in the UAE are able to afford added extras such as owning a boat, having a swimming pool, taking regular holidays and employing domestic staff than anywhere else, according to the survey. Foreign residents in the Gulf state experienced increases in 10 of the 11 categories of perceived luxuries measured by the survey. The UAE's luxurious standard of living has helped it become the second most popular country in the world for expatriates to live in behind Singapore, according to the survey.
The Gulf state also scored very highly on how much expatriates can earn and save compared to their home countries, as well as how much the quality of their accommodation had improved. The Expat Explorer Survey questioned 2,155 expatriates across four continents, questioning them on topics such as how easy they found it to integrate, how they viewed the changes in their lifestyle, and their children's experiences in a new country.
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