4. Lisbon, Portugal
Lisbon is rich in art and culture from its Baroque-period architecture, to its castles, museums, and eateries.
The city is one of the best-ranked for its quality of life, with 86 percent of expats reporting they are happy with their life abroad and nearly all are happy with the climate which sees 300 days of sunshine each year.
A U.S. American expat reported in the index:
“I love the hospitable, patient, and easy-going Portuguese people. They are helpful, kind, and polite.”
