Learn about the expatriate market
The AGCG Advertising Network is your path to placing your products and services in front of Internet savvy expatriates.
Expatriates (expats)
Emerging trends
Read the full results of the 2011 HBSC Expat Explorer survey.
Economics
- A lower cost of living can lead to a luxurious lifestyle for expats in developing countries
- Financial Wealth and Security drives expats to Saudi Arabia as expat wealth continues to look East
- UK expats benefit from a stronger economy than many European destinations, yet increased numbers are looking to return home
- Expats in the Eurozone remain resilient in the face of economic deterioration, while those in the Middle East head home
- Natural disasters shake expat economic outlook in Japan and New Zealand
- Expats benefit from higher earnings but have more complicated finances
- Expats unaffected by global economic conditions
- Expats in BRICs and the middle east remain most confident about the economy
Experience
- Canada and Thailand provide a happy medium between work/life balance, increased income and local integration
- The key to Expat retiree happiness is a good quality of life, good weather and a low cost of living
- Singapore is the ideal expat location for both quality of life and career progression
- Expat Experience top spots hold the key for Expat lifers
- Social media is increasingly important for expats wanting to keep in touch with their global network of friends and family
Raising Children Abroad
- Money doesn’t equal happiness for the global expat community
- China is the most cost effective place to raise children
- France tops the 2011 Raising Children Abroad league table
- High flying expats more likely to opt for international schooling
- UK struggles to keep up with other expat destinations
- Australia is the number one expat location for children’s health and well being
