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  "textContent": "\n\n\nNearly half of employees would consider moving abroad for work, according to research from IPSOS.\n\nEarning potential is incredibly important when contemplating where to move, and a country in Europe has been named as having the highest salaries.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nExpats in Luxembourg are likely to earn the most, according to research by William Russell, with an average annual salary of $91,470 (around £67,600).\n\nOther European countries were also mentioned in the list, including the Netherlands, Sweden, Belgium and Austria.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nTRENDING\n\nStories\n\nVideos\n\nYour Say\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n### Top 10 countries with the highest salaries\n\n  1. Luxembourg ($91,470)\n  2. United States ($83,660)\n  3. Qatar ($76,720)\n  4. Netherlands ($62,840)\n  5. Australia ($62,550)\n  6. Sweden ($58,820)\n  7. Germany ($54,960)\n  8. Belgium ($54,840)\n  9. Austria ($54,160)\n  10. Canada ($53,340)\n\n\n\n### TRAVEL NEWS\n\n\n\n\n  * Wizz Air launches new summer flights going to an 'iconic island destination at an affordable price'\n  * Last chance for summer holiday savings with sunny getaways from £20 per night\n  * British families swap traditional winter sun for 'bigger, experience-led trips' this half-term\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nCommenting on the findings, the research experts said: \"Luxembourg has the highest average salary globally, at over $91,000. The country also has a large expat population share, totalling 51.2 per cent overall. Flights to Luxembourg are also one of the cheapest, averaging £20 for a one-way flight.\"\n\nThe charming part of Europe was followed by the United States, which has an average salary of $83,660 (around £61,800).\n\nThe experts added: \"The United States follows in second, averaging to $83,660 annual salary. The US also has the second-highest number of job listings per 100,000 people, totalling 1,194 listings. English proficiency is one of the highest in the world, at 1,000.\"\n\nWith the British average salary sitting around £39,000, all of the options provide a huge jump in earning potential in the UK.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nThe research also found the easiest places to move to, with the top three all being based in Europe. Factors such as visa requirements, affordability, employment conditions and the ease of integration were considered to compile the list.\n\nThe research also considered where the best expat communities and where English is spoken well. Germany was named the top place to move based on these factors.\n\nIt was followed by Luxembourg and the Netherlands, with all three ranking well for salary and ease of moving.\n\n**Our Standards:The GB News Editorial Charter **",
  "title": "A charming European country pays expats the most - and you can fly there for just £20"
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