In many cases bad experiences in the past or the simple desire to disconnect make us feel like going to live in another country and start from scratch there .

It is common for people who feel stagnant in their professional or personal life and who feel the need to meet new people, other ways of thinking and other types of environments, but it can also be an interesting option, for example, people who have gone through conflicts or problems involving a network of people (family conflicts, crime, etc.) see the need to move away from their home town so as not to be exposed to elements that remind them of the bad times they had in the past.

Fortunately, today there are many mobility options for moving to another country and starting work there , whether in local businesses, large companies with headquarters and subsidiaries in various areas of the world, or in jobs done over the Internet.

Countries where to start from scratch

These are some of the most interesting areas of the planet according to various criteria.

Finland

This country is one of the best options for those who are interested in living surrounded by nature without giving up access to top quality products and services, good communication with the rest of Europe and a business and educational culture that receives praise from all over the planet.

With a very low population density but well-developed communication networks, Finland is a perfect region to get lost among the lush forests and immense lakes. Moreover, many of its cities have a rich cultural life that delights fans of spending their leisure time in museums, concerts, etc.

  • HDI : 0.883 (24th best HDI country in the world)
  • Unemployment rate (2015) : 9’4%
  • Minimum inter-professional salary : does not have

2. Chile

One of the Latin American countries with a more active labor market and with a better Human Development Index . Chile is one of the best places to go for people with higher education, while it is not as recommendable for the rest, as in this country the price of basic products tends to be high. The possibility of going to live in Chile is also especially interesting because of its diversity of ecosystems: there are everything from icy regions similar to the fjords of Norway to one of the driest deserts on the planet.

However, you must take into account that currently the government of Chile is not encouraging the arrival of immigrants , and the bureaucratic process to get more than a tourist visa can be complicated.

  • HDI : 0.832 (42nd best HDI country in the world)
  • Unemployment rate (2016) : 6’8%
  • Minimum inter-professional salary : 325

3. Germany

For those who come from a region where Western culture is dominant and who are simply looking for a European country where a certain level of well-being is guaranteed, Germany is a conservative option, but no less popular: the number of large companies operating in this country is almost endless .

In addition, residents in any area of the European Union can move to any German city without encountering administrative difficulties, or have the possibility of making short trips to other European countries, given the privileged location of this nation. However, to get good jobs you will need to learn German, and a high level of English will not hurt.

  • HDI : 0.916 (6th best HDI country in the world)
  • Unemployment rate (2016) : 4’2%
  • Minimum inter-professional salary : 1,440

4. Costa Rica

For people with the ability to find well-paying jobs, Costa Rica is a good option : a country with a relatively stable economy, which offers a very active social life and one of the lowest crime levels in Central America.

Especially interesting for people interested in learning first-hand what life in the Caribbean is like. A country with a high quality of life and that can be a real paradise if, for example, you work as a freelance and have a medium-high salary.

  • HDI : 0.766 (69th best HDI country in the world)
  • Unemployment rate (2015) : 9’6%
  • Minimum inter-professional salary : 433

5. Australia

Australia is such a big region that you can always find interesting activities to do . In addition, it is an English-speaking country, so the language barrier will not be a big problem for many migrants interested in settling there. It is a safe country, with interesting programs to learn English, prosperous and with a fascinating nature, both for its fauna and for its landscapes and beaches.

  • HDI : 0.935 (2nd best HDI country in the world)
  • Unemployment rate (2016) : 5’6%
  • Minimum inter-professional salary : 1,896

6. Nepal

An option only recommended for people who have a startup and/or work through the Internet because of the difficulty of finding a well-paid local job. However, prices are low , and the Nepalese borders contain some of the most impressive landscapes in the world . Going to live in this Asian country means betting on a radical change in our lives.

  • HDI : 0.548 (145th best HDI country in the world)
  • Unemployment rate (2016) : 2’2%
  • Minimum inter-professional salary : 59

7. New Zealand

The country famous for having been the setting for the shooting of the films The Lord of the Rings has a lot to offer: a very rich cultural life, dreamlike natural landscapes and communities where foreigners are very welcome, since a good part of the people who live here also came from abroad. However, here prices are expensive and, on the other hand, you will have to get used to driving on the left side.

  • HDI : 0.913 (9th best HDI country in the world)
  • Unemployment rate (2016) : 5’1%
  • Minimum inter-professional salary : 1,633

8. Canada

Moving to Canada is an option to be considered, as it is or not from the countries that most promote the arrival of migrants . It offers one of the most robust public health systems in the world, an urban life full of activities and cultural events and, of course, huge extensions of an almost unexplored nature. It is not for nothing that in 2011 Canada was declared the best country to go and live in by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. But keep in mind that in this country the price of housing is especially expensive.

  • HDI : 0.913 (9th best HDI country in the world)
  • Unemployment rate (2016) : 7’1%
  • Minimum inter-professional salary : 1,316

Change of scenery: a final reflection

Not all people look for the same thing when looking for a country to start a new life in , but normally the minimum requirements are related to access to basic goods, an active labour market and healthcare.

That is why it is worth investigating the widest possible range of countries and finding out about these basic aspects of well-being: the optimal option might be found in a relatively unpopular region of the planet. Factors such as access to spaces with a lot of nature and clean air , the ability to have quiet places far from environments where people pile up, and access to shops and leisure areas are elements that are usually related to a high quality of life.