There are plenty of reasons to move abroad, from job prospects and joining your other half to simply wanting to live somewhere with better weather.
If you need a bit of guidance when deciding where to go, we have good news, as Remitly’s Immigration Index 2026 is out now.
The index evaluates 82 countries across 34 metrics, including the cost of living in terms of food, rent, mortgages and purchasing power, culture, education systems, happiness, healthcare, safety and salaries.
In this year’s ranking, Switzerland came out on top overall, having placed second in 2025.
“Switzerland stands out for its exceptional earning potential (ranking first globally for this category); strong healthcare access; high safety standards; and great earning potential,” Remitly wrote in the ranking.
