In this piece, we will take a look at the five best countries for Americans to live in Europe. For more countries, head on over to 15 Best Countries for Americans to Live in Europe.
5. Czech Republic
Insider Monkey’s Score: 14.3
The Czech Republic is a landlocked Central European country. It is one of the smallest countries in the world in terms of landmass since it covers an area of a little over thirty thousand square kilometers. The Czech Republic is a welfare state that provides universal healthcare and free university education to its residents. Like others on our list, Czechia also has a diversified economy with companies in car manufacturing, energy, finance, and other industries playing a role in economic output.
4. Portuguese Republic
Insider Monkey’s Score: 14.3
The Portuguese Republic, commonly known as Portugal, is a Southwestern European country. It has a $460 billion economy and a GDP per capita of $44,707. Portugal is also one of the oldest countries in the world and has seen the presence of humans for millions of years. The country’s economy is fueled by different sectors such as car manufacturing, radio equipment, petroleum, and agricultural products. Portugal also ranks high on lists of human freedom, democracy, and stability.
3. Republic of Estonia
Insider Monkey’s Score: 14.0
The Republic of Estonia is another small company on our list with an area of close to eighteen thousand square kilometers. It has a relatively small economy which sits at $61,757. However, Estonia has a higher GDP per capita of $46,365. Estonia’s economy and exports are fueled by broadcasting equipment, with different kinds of these products accounting for more than one tenth of its exports. Apart from these, Estonia also exports petroleum, cars, and agricultural products. Estonia has high levels of stability and government freedom, making it a prosperous country overall. These also enable it to rank quite high in human development.
2. Swiss Confederation
Insider Monkey’s Score: 8.7
The Swiss Confederation, commonly known as Switzerland, is known for its iconic landscapes and global financial industry. Switzerland is a landlocked country and was founded almost a thousand years back at the turn of the fourteenth century. The country has a $739 billion economy and one of the highest GDP per capita in the world at $84,658. Switzerland is one of the least corrupt nations in the world, and it also ranks high in human development and stability. A little known fact about Switzerland is that it exports vast amounts of gold; additionally, the country also has one of the biggest banking systems in the world.
1. Kingdom of Spain
Insider Monkey’s Score: 7.7
The Kingdom of Spain is a Southwestern European country with one of the largest economies in the world which sits at $2.2 trillion. It has large technology and fashion companies and exports vast amounts of cars, petroleum, and other products.
Disclosure: None. You can also take a look at 15 Biggest Clothing Manufacturing Countries in the World and 30 Countries with the Highest GDP in 2022.
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