The 30 countries around the world where expats earn the most money, ranked

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  • HSBC Expat released its annual expat survey to find the countries where expats earn the highest income and have the most job opportunities.
  • There are countries from all over the world, including the US, China, Singapore, Saudi Arabia, and Bahrain.
  • Switzerland is the best country to live abroad if you want to make more money — the average expat salary is $202,865.

Everyone has to leave home at some point. But rather than head across the country, some people head across the world in search of greener pastures.

Choosing where to go can be an overwhelming decision.HSBC Expatis making that decision a whole lot easier thanks to its annual survey of 25,000 expats around the world.

The survey, released Thursday, reveals the best countries to live in the world to earn the highest income as an expat. While the US and Switzerland made the top ten, it seems the direction to move is east. Asian countries made up seven of the top ten countries for expat incomes.

We pulled out the top 30 countries for expat incomes, 12 of which are above $100,000. Have a look — you might find your new home.

30. Philippines

Manila, Philipppines
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Average Income for Expats:$59,134

29. Turkey

Istanbul, Turkey
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Average Income for Expats:$60,793

28. Mexico

Pedestrians cross Zocalo Street in Mexico City, Mexico.
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Average Income for Expats:$66,940

26. Russia

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Average Income for Expats:$69,076

24. Brazil

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Average Income for Expats:$73,647

23. Thailand

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Average Income for Expats:$74,777

22. Ireland

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Average Income for Expats:$78,212

21. France

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Average Income for Expats:$83,683

20. United Kingdom

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Average Income for Expats:$86,844

19. New Zealand

A view of Lake Wanaka in the Otago region of New Zealand.
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Average Income for Expats:$88,041

18. Sweden

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Average Income for Expats:$88,400

17. Taiwan

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Average Income for Expats:$88,473

16. Vietnam

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Average Income for Expats:$90,408

15. Canada

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Average Income for Expats:$91,842

14. Germany

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Average Income for Expats:$95,337

13. Saudi Arabia

King Fahd road in Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia.
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Average Income for Expats:$99,615

12. Bahrain

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Average Income for Expats:$102,670

10. Australia

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Average Income for Expats:$125,803

9. Japan

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Average Income for Expats:$127,362

8. Indonesia

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Average Income for Expats:$127,980

7. India

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Average Income for Expats:$131,759

6. United Arab Emirates

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Average Income for Expats:$155,039

5. Singapore

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Average Income for Expats:$162,172

3. Hong Kong

A cityscape of Hong Kong is see from the Peak on August 8, 2000, moments after sunset.
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Average Income for Expats:$178,706

2. USA

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Average Income for Expats:$185,119

1. Switzerland

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Average Income for Expats:$202,865

Annie Zheng

International Producer

Annie is Business Insider's international producer, covering global issues, international technology industries, and travel from both a budget and a luxury perspective. This year she has produced stories covering the deleterious effects of ride-hailing apps on centuries-old traditions in Bali, growing pains at one of China's most hyped tech startups, and the Arab leader in Israel likened to both Martin Luther King, Jr. and a terrorist. among other stories. Prior to working at Business Insider, Annie was a senior client success manager at Docurated. Follow her travels on instagram @goinganniewhere.

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