Recent researches and studies showed something unusual regarding European expats. A great a number of expats chose in the last years either Monaco or Luxembourg. This, despite the fact they are two small countries. The question is why?

The answer is really simple. As an expat you look for a better life. A better life than you used to have in you country of origin. And a better life for any expat means having more money. As money can actually by anything. Probably happiness too after all.

Monaco is a southern European country with exceptional high life standard. With highest salaries in Europe, people there have nothing to complain about. Monaco is a prosperous place. Ideal for any expat, a job in Monaco means a trip to Paradise. There is no better place in Europe than Monaco. Money is surely not a problem there. This is from the moment you found yourself a job.

This is the main reason for which so many expats choose Monaco. More than any other place.

Also, the second most chosen place in Europe is Luxembourg. Luxembourg is an equally great place. Even though it is a small state, these small states are talented at governing. Due to their reduced sizes, Monaco and Luxembourg don't have major problems to encounter. They are easy to be ruled. Thus, prosperity comes along.

These are just a few of the many reasons for which more than 20% of Monaco's and Luxembourg's population consists of expats. And statistics show that the number increases exponentially. Due the world financial crisis, these economic oasis become a paradise for all expats and not only.

So either you choose Luxembourg or Monaco, if you manage to get there you surely have a great life ahead. No one has ever complained of the expat life there. And statistics totally show it.

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