Visitors and expats here said it's easy to integrate in Vietnam, and that the locals help them feel secure and welcome,
The country was also ranked 14th in the world for career prospects, job satisfaction, and work-life balance in a 2018 survey by InterNations.
However, expats in Vietnam told InterNations that transportation options were poor, and complained of a lack of available leisure activities around the country.
Most expats reported feeling physically healthier after moving, and that the environment is better in Australia than back home. Many also praised the work-life balance.
However, the cost of living here can be high, InterNations reported last year.
5. New Zealand
6/10
New Zealand is a popular country for expats, particularly for those from English-speaking countries like Britain, South Africa, and the US, InterNations said last year.
A lot of people who moved to New Zealand said their quality of life has improved. According to HSBC, people who moved here were more likely to stay for over 20 years than in any other country.
4. Spain
7/10
The "relaxed Mediterranean lifestyle" in Spain allows expats to enjoy a good quality of life and to improve their mental well-being, HSBC said.
67% of respondents also said they have seen an improvement to their work-life balance after moving here.
3. Canada
8/10
Canada is one of the most welcoming countries in the world to foreign visitors, HSBC said, noting that many expats move here for the long term.
2. Singapore
9/10
Singapore is the best place in the world for expat families, with many parents telling HSBC that its schooling system is better than in their home countries.
A large majority of expats who moved to Switzerland told HSBC they saw an improvement in their quality of life, and that their surroundings are cleaner and safer than in their home country.
Their average salaries are also at $111,587 — far higher than the global average of $75,966 for expats.
However, this may be offset by the cost of living in some Swiss cities.