So if e.g. mexicans move to the USA, they are immigrants, but if Americans move to a different country they are expats? Interesting. Not just Americans, applies to British people moving to Spain is another example. :) Best wishes :)
the difference between expat and immigrant is the intention of how long someone is living in that country. most people have to wait YEARS to even apply to be a permanent resident. whereas, a lot of americans just move abroad for several years because of how difficult it is to do things like acquire permanent residency/get a permanent job. I'm moving to france, but I will not be an immigrant. my visa literally has an end date. whereas many mexicans are coming to the usa permanently, but there are plenty of mexicans that are expats.... the american immigration process is not the same as other countries. the usa was built off immigration... whereas.... south korea and japan clearly aren't.
@@SheRunTheWorld As stated its a fact. But also symptomatic of American attitudes to immigrants and many other countries. 'We are Americans and can do what we want.'
When Americans are moving to France, they are not necessarily moving to Paris. Once again there is so much more to France than Paris just like there is so much more to the U. S. than New York City or Los Angeles.
I’m fully aware. But most of the time you need a job, and there are the most jobs in Paris compared to other cities. Plus it’s the most English friendly city so if you don’t speak French you’re most likely moving there
The one thing I hate is people using the word expat, they are immigrants, like everyone else who move from one country to the other with different social backgrounds or need asylum
@@SheRunTheWorld Actually this was a subject brought up in an interview over Brexit where people like to call poor people immigrants, and rich people ex-pats trying to say there's an entitled difference. This has actually happened with the EU now throwing Brits out due to immigration processes they didn't follow even though these people overwhelmingly voted for Brexit while living in the EU and thinking they were entitled to stay there.
In the waiting room of Hong Kong Airport, I saw many American families, American couples, American elderly people, and even American singles going to Thailand alone. It is obvious that Americans really want to travel, work, and retire in Thailand.
I lived inthe USA for 50+ years (Vt, NH, MA, CT, NC, FL, WI, AZ, NM and Vegas) driving cross county numerous times before returning to Scotland. They're are quite a few Americans here and numerous English everywhere who lived in London long enough to make money and get out. Many young families and retirees seem to be heading to Portugal and the South of France for the sunshine and slower pace of life. With that being said I've seen English folks return back to England saying they would never complain about English weather again after living in Scotland (especially the wetterwest coast) 😂 it's an aquired taste. I'm exploring sunnier locals as well but realised after a winter in MX I'm not sure about learning a new language at my age. Maybe lots of slow traveling instead.
I'm not sure where you are getting your numbers from but they are way off. There were 231,853 Americans living here according to the 2021 UK census. The US Government even states that as of 2019 there were more than 5 million Americans living in Europe permanently. Not counting those who are nomadic and work remotely. Some sources put the number of American ex-pats worldwide as high as 40 million as they spend more than 6 months of the year outside of the country.
Mexico was not surprising at all. Considering low cost of living for retirees or people working online. I was surprised that Southeast Asian countries were not included. Interesting video 👍
I took a flight from Hong Kong to Bangkok before, and the large passenger planes were all full, and 90% of the passengers were Americans. Thailand should be in the top 5
Very interesting video. I was surprised at Mexico being No. 1 and with such a high percentage of American expats living there. As a Brit I would be interested to see where our expats live - I'll add it to my research list!
Thank you! I’d actually be interested to know too! My guess for number 1 for Brits would be Spain? Or somewhere with tons of sunshine and low cost of living!!
Ever thought of learning the local language instead of rating the other countries ability to speak English. If you are living and working or possibly retired in another country is there much point in comparing salaries with the US? Salaries/income are what they are and you will get paid the local rate for the job. So if you are in another country for a long time the US salary is irrelevant, Weather - it is pointless comparing the weather in the US to northern Europe - the clue is there. Much of southern American states are on the same latitude as North Africa and Spain etc so the weather will be warmer in the US, on average than the UK/Germany. With the exception of Alaska even the most northerly US states are still further south than the UK, approximately the same latitude as northern France,
Beware of places such as Spain/France and Portugal. These tend to be elephants' graveyards - more for tourists than settling down - boredom in the sun.
I'm surprised South Korea is more popular than the Philippines, which used to be owned by America. I guess the higher standard of living of SK trumps the cheaper cost of living and better weather in the Ph. (I would say it'd be easier to learn a Filipino language because of the Spanish influence, but there are probably more dialects than in South Korea.) Nothing in South America either, nor Uganda, where Angelina Jolie is adopting all the natives, bestowing American citizenship as she goes.
hey come on, SK is a safe country with one of the best infrastructure in the world. SK is even better than Germany or UK if you like modern cities. So many Americans living in Seoul. even more than Tokyo! I am more surprised with Germany since Germany doesn't have big cities. German cities are all middle sized. That makes Germany very boring too.
Its all just a typical American attitude to other countries and those of us in Europe - 'we're American and can do what we want'. Then American's wonder why many countries dislike them
@jjsmallpiece9234 That's true, I feel the same way. I know a few Americans here in Berlin, some of whom have lived here for 5 years or more. There are a lot who still can't order a beer in German at the pub after all these years. Most of the younger people here, but also the older ones (Germans) speak really acceptable English and I know from some of them that they often lose interest in this group because it is simply ignorant behavior. In return, they accuse you of cold social behavior, but they don't seem to like to question themselves.
@@ArturoDominguezMusic Mexico's total homicides in 2023 was 42,000, USA was 24,800. That's double the amount of homicides in a country that is the size of one state in the USA. Far more dangerous
In fact, US soldiers have started a family in Germany and stayed in Germany after their military service. But that is more of a minority, as US soldiers often bring their US families with them to Germany, as they are stationed in Germany for an average of five years and are then transferred to other countries or return to the US. There are around 35,000 soldiers stationed there and 25,000 family members, plus 17,000 US-civilians. Independent of that, there are 123,000 US American migrants who have nothing to do with the military but live and work permanently in Germany. According to these figures, more Americans live in Germany than in the UK. (Source Statista 2023) By the way, 10,000 US soldiers are stationed in the UK. Unfortunately, I don't know how many US family members of soldiers in the UK are, nor how many US civilians work in the US barracks in the UK.
@@arnodobler1096 why is that? I find Germany quite boring. I know we have a stable life. But there is neither motivation nor excitement in this country. Plus I don’t see any Americans in big cities such as Berlin or Munich. Where do all the Americans live in Germany??? Very interesting
So if e.g. mexicans move to the USA, they are immigrants, but if Americans move to a different country they are expats? Interesting. Not just Americans, applies to British people moving to Spain is another example. :)
Best wishes :)
I’m not sure why you want to be upset? Lol
@@SheRunTheWorld And I'm not sure why you think Rob is upset? He's just stating a fact which reflects a common attitude.
the difference between expat and immigrant is the intention of how long someone is living in that country. most people have to wait YEARS to even apply to be a permanent resident. whereas, a lot of americans just move abroad for several years because of how difficult it is to do things like acquire permanent residency/get a permanent job. I'm moving to france, but I will not be an immigrant. my visa literally has an end date. whereas many mexicans are coming to the usa permanently, but there are plenty of mexicans that are expats.... the american immigration process is not the same as other countries. the usa was built off immigration... whereas.... south korea and japan clearly aren't.
@@SheRunTheWorld As stated its a fact. But also symptomatic of American attitudes to immigrants and many other countries. 'We are Americans and can do what we want.'
@@GorgieClarissa It's funny that you mentioned the expiration date. Did you know that US visas have an expiration date too? Shocking, right? 🤯
When Americans are moving to France, they are not necessarily moving to Paris. Once again there is so much more to France than Paris just like there is so much more to the U. S. than New York City or Los Angeles.
I’m fully aware. But most of the time you need a job, and there are the most jobs in Paris compared to other cities. Plus it’s the most English friendly city so if you don’t speak French you’re most likely moving there
The one thing I hate is people using the word expat, they are immigrants, like everyone else who move from one country to the other with different social backgrounds or need asylum
I think you want to be upset about something!! Lol
@@SheRunTheWorld Actually this was a subject brought up in an interview over Brexit where people like to call poor people immigrants, and rich people ex-pats trying to say there's an entitled difference. This has actually happened with the EU now throwing Brits out due to immigration processes they didn't follow even though these people overwhelmingly voted for Brexit while living in the EU and thinking they were entitled to stay there.
In the waiting room of Hong Kong Airport, I saw many American families, American couples, American elderly people, and even American singles going to Thailand alone. It is obvious that Americans really want to travel, work, and retire in Thailand.
I didn’t create the list!
Thanks for the uodate about the world of travel 😊 happy sunday a fan from England 🇬🇧 😊
You’re welcome!! Happy Sunday!
No one is moving to the Uk for the weather.
That is 100% true hahaha
No, language barrier when moving to the UK, I think you mean a lower language barrier.
Hahaha true. Some phrases and words will be an adjustment regardless if you’re a native English speaker!! Lol
I lived inthe USA for 50+ years (Vt, NH, MA, CT, NC, FL, WI, AZ, NM and Vegas) driving cross county numerous times before returning to Scotland. They're are quite a few Americans here and numerous English everywhere who lived in London long enough to make money and get out. Many young families and retirees seem to be heading to Portugal and the South of France for the sunshine and slower pace of life. With that being said I've seen English folks return back to England saying they would never complain about English weather again after living in Scotland (especially the wetterwest coast) 😂 it's an aquired taste. I'm exploring sunnier locals as well but realised after a winter in MX I'm not sure about learning a new language at my age. Maybe lots of slow traveling instead.
Very cool thanks for sharing!!
Perhaps the number 1 spot being Mexico has more to do with a lot of US citizens being of Hispanic decent?
Ya I mentioned that! Definitely could be!
I'm not sure where you are getting your numbers from but they are way off. There were 231,853 Americans living here according to the 2021 UK census. The US Government even states that as of 2019 there were more than 5 million Americans living in Europe permanently. Not counting those who are nomadic and work remotely.
Some sources put the number of American ex-pats worldwide as high as 40 million as they spend more than 6 months of the year outside of the country.
@@educatednumpty71 thanks for watching!
It's the total expats that have moved in the year.
Mexico was not surprising at all. Considering low cost of living for retirees or people working online.
I was surprised that Southeast Asian countries were not included. Interesting video 👍
Thanks for your comments! That’s true actually, Thailand is a popular place to retire so I thought it would be on the list for sure.
I retired to Thailand. I checked online and it appears that’s there are 30,000-40,000 Americans living in Thailand.
I took a flight from Hong Kong to Bangkok before, and the large passenger planes were all full, and 90% of the passengers were Americans. Thailand should be in the top 5
@@BB-yi6qn I’d guess Thailand is top 5 for Americans to visit for sure! Not sure about permanently moving though!
England should have been on the #1 Spot for moving abroad 🇬🇧
I agree! I thought Canada would be 1 and UK 2!
I agree, so we can keep it a secret of how great it is to live here,
Yes i agree, thay can go to UK/Canada/Mexico its wounderful ..
.. dont come to Nordic just, its Horrible here...
As an Englishman I'd say England is one of the worst European countries to move to at the moment
@@alansmith4748 Tell that to all the immigrants who keep flooding into England.
Mexico is interesting. I think the combination of retirees and businesses connections contributes to it being #1 on this list.
You’re actually probably right! Great point!!
Very interesting video. I was surprised at Mexico being No. 1 and with such a high percentage of American expats living there. As a Brit I would be interested to see where our expats live - I'll add it to my research list!
Thank you! I’d actually be interested to know too! My guess for number 1 for Brits would be Spain? Or somewhere with tons of sunshine and low cost of living!!
I'm moving to France.... in less than one month!
Omg amazing! I hope you enjoy it :)
Since our election here in the U.S., a lot of citizens will be looking for another country to call home. Canada sounds good to me.
Thanks for watching!
Have you any numbers on US expats living in Ireland?
I don’t I’m sorry! But it might be in the report in the description, I’m not sure!!
Ireland is a clearing house for money laundering of U.S. Corporations so there will be a few thousand but there is little else.
What's the difference between an expat and an immigrant?
You’d have to research it!
Ever thought of learning the local language instead of rating the other countries ability to speak English. If you are living and working or possibly retired in another country is there much point in comparing salaries with the US? Salaries/income are what they are and you will get paid the local rate for the job. So if you are in another country for a long time the US salary is irrelevant,
Weather - it is pointless comparing the weather in the US to northern Europe - the clue is there. Much of southern American states are on the same latitude as North Africa and Spain etc so the weather will be warmer in the US, on average than the UK/Germany. With the exception of Alaska even the most northerly US states are still further south than the UK, approximately the same latitude as northern France,
Thanks for watching!
Beware of places such as Spain/France and Portugal. These tend to be elephants' graveyards - more for tourists than settling down - boredom in the sun.
Hmmm I’ve never heard that!
I'm surprised South Korea is more popular than the Philippines, which used to be owned by America. I guess the higher standard of living of SK trumps the cheaper cost of living and better weather in the Ph. (I would say it'd be easier to learn a Filipino language because of the Spanish influence, but there are probably more dialects than in South Korea.) Nothing in South America either, nor Uganda, where Angelina Jolie is adopting all the natives, bestowing American citizenship as she goes.
That’s an interesting point about Philippines vs South Korea! Never thought about that!!
hey come on, SK is a safe country with one of the best infrastructure in the world. SK is even better than Germany or UK if you like modern cities. So many Americans living in Seoul. even more than Tokyo! I am more surprised with Germany since Germany doesn't have big cities. German cities are all middle sized. That makes Germany very boring too.
3:44 "Paris is very centrally located in Europe" - American education? - Paris is as centrally located in Europe as Seattle in the US.
In Western Europe! Which is the main area most people visit.
And also Seattle would be comparable to Lisbon actually…. Completely on the coast… lol
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Its all just a typical American attitude to other countries and those of us in Europe - 'we're American and can do what we want'. Then American's wonder why many countries dislike them
@jjsmallpiece9234 That's true, I feel the same way. I know a few Americans here in Berlin, some of whom have lived here for 5 years or more. There are a lot who still can't order a beer in German at the pub after all these years. Most of the younger people here, but also the older ones (Germans) speak really acceptable English and I know from some of them that they often lose interest in this group because it is simply ignorant behavior. In return, they accuse you of cold social behavior, but they don't seem to like to question themselves.
Mexico is not the safest country in the world, but the US isn't either, so I don't see what the problem is
Yikes I wouldn’t compare the 2. Mexico is way more unsafe than the U.S.!
@@SheRunTheWorld You'd be surprised to know how close they really are 😄
@@ArturoDominguezMusic Mexico's total homicides in 2023 was 42,000, USA was 24,800. That's double the amount of homicides in a country that is the size of one state in the USA. Far more dangerous
@@Lemonnnoomsno check your sources buddy and look at a map, it doesn’t hurt you btw… or maybe the US has only 5 massive states and I didn’t know 😂
@@ArturoDominguezMusic those are the sources, can't help you being ignorant of the difference.
where can I see all the Americans in Germany? Are they all soldiers??? haha
In fact, US soldiers have started a family in Germany and stayed in Germany after their military service. But that is more of a minority, as US soldiers often bring their US families with them to Germany, as they are stationed in Germany for an average of five years and are then transferred to other countries or return to the US.
There are around 35,000 soldiers stationed there and 25,000 family members, plus 17,000 US-civilians. Independent of that, there are 123,000 US American migrants who have nothing to do with the military but live and work permanently in Germany. According to these figures, more Americans live in Germany than in the UK. (Source Statista 2023)
By the way, 10,000 US soldiers are stationed in the UK. Unfortunately, I don't know how many US family members of soldiers in the UK are, nor how many US civilians work in the US barracks in the UK.
Since the 2000s, more US Americans have been coming to Germany than the other way around.
No idea!!
@@arnodobler1096 why is that? I find Germany quite boring. I know we have a stable life. But there is neither motivation nor excitement in this country. Plus I don’t see any Americans in big cities such as Berlin or Munich. Where do all the Americans live in Germany??? Very interesting
@@onedirectionniall8381 Also ich habe Aufregung Motivation, gib nicht anderen die Schuld.