9. France
A petroleum engineer earns $160.000
France is known as the country of wine and cheese. However, they are very good with oil export. In order to work in this country, you must learn the French language. The country offers a high-quality life standard, so you will enjoy in France. Sadly, you are going to work far away from Paris.
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