7. Nigeria

> 68% of expats in Nigeria believe they make more than they would in a similar position back home.

> One in ten expats has an annual household income of more than $200,000 — 86% say their disposable household income is enough to cover everything they need.

> Despite coming in at No. 12 on the personal fiance index, Nigeria ranked last on the quality of life index due to poor rankings for health and well-being, safety and security, and transportation.

8. United Arab Emirates

> 71% of expats believe they make more in the UAE than they would in a similar position back home — about half think that they make a lot more.

> 16% have an annual household income of more than $150,000, compared to only one in ten expats worldwide.

> However, 67% rate the affordability of housing in UAE negatively, and 27% say their disposable household income is not enough to cover everything they need for daily life.

9. Norway

> 72% of expats in Norway believe they make more than they would in a similar position back home — 33% say it's a lot more.

> Yet, 71% judge the cost of living less than favorably.

> On the bright side: Norway ranks among the top 10 destinations for work-life balance worldwide.

10. Singapore

• 62% of expats in Singapore think they make more than they would in a similar position back home — one-third believe their income is a lot higher.

• 43% have a gross annual household income of more than $100,000. On average, 21% of global expats have household earnings above six-figures.

• Still, cost of living is particularly high in Singapore, securing it a spot in the bottom 10 on the cost of living index.

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