The 'least stressful' city for British expats to move to is in a beautiful European country - full list

The 'least stressful' city for British expats to move to is in a beautiful European country - full list

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Sarra Gray

By Sarra Gray


Published: 22/12/2023

- 19:20

The least stressful places for expats to live have been shared

Moving abroad can be stressful so why not pick the more relaxed cities in the world as your destination?

Research has found the least stressed places for Britons to relocate to.


Vienna in Austria topped the list, according to a study by William Russell.

The city had a "stress" score of just 2.67 out of 10 and also ranked well on affordability.

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Vienna is the least stressful city for expats

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Best places for UK expats

Vienna, Austria

Munich, Germany

Copenhagen, Denmark

Madrid, Spain

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

As well as being a low stress place to move, the average cost of living is a reasonable £841 per month, before rent.

Vienna is a beautiful city that has lots of history and things to do.

"Austria’s capital Vienna offers a blend of imperial traditions, music, and endearing charm," Visit Austria states.

"A city that inspires with the old and the new alike, and always has a cosy place available in a coffee house or wine tavern."

Man in Vienna

British expats can relax in the city, according to the research

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For expats looking to move to the UK, Edinburgh in Scotland was found to be the most relaxed.

This was followed by Birmingham and London, although the UK's capital had the highest cost of living at £1,085.10.

If moving to Spain, the cheapest place for expats to buy in Spain has beautiful views.

Those happy to do renovations can buy properties from just £10,000.

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