Panama Tops 2026 Expat Index for Easy Living and Budget-Friendly Living
InterNations’ 2026 Expat Insider ranks 31 destinations for expatriates, with Panama taking the top spot thanks to strong working-abroad and personal-finance scores; Mexico is second for ease of settling in, followed by Thailand (affordable and happy), the UAE (career prospects and expat services), and Brazil (happiness and friendliness). The report notes that seven of the top ten are among the easiest places to settle, with several leading in personal finances, though safety varies by country.