Top destinations for sun-seeking British expats
By Kirsten Hastings, 4 Aug 17
Summer in the UK this year has been a brief affair, so it comes as no surprise that nearly two-thirds of British expats think about the weather when planning their moves abroad. But sunshine isn’t the only factor prospective expats should consider.
While more than four out of five expats in Portugal considered the climate to be a potential benefit, 26% expected the economy and labour market to be a disadvantage, compared to only 11% globally — and they turned out to be right.
In terms of yearly household income, 72% of expats in Portugal have less than $50,000 (£37,944, €42,171) at their disposal.
One of the reasons might be that nearly half of the expats working in Portugal make less than a comparable career in their home country would offer.
More than three out of 10 even say that their income is a lot lower than back home, compared to only 11% saying that globally.
