The 10 best countries for work-life balance, according to expats

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Moving to a new country usually means adjusting to a new way of life — both in and out of work.

InterNations, the world's largest network for expats, has compiled the top 10 countries for work-life balance. The ranking is based on interviews with some 13,000 expats living in 188 regions.

The company also found that people who reported to be happiest with their work-life balance do not necessarily work fewer hours — it's the quality of life outside work that seems to count more.

Scroll down to see the best countries for work-life balance, alongside the number of hours expats tend to work there:10. Malta where expats working full-time put in about 43.9 hours per week, less than the global average 44.3 hours per week . Many expats in this country reported having more than enough disposable income to cover everything they need.

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9. Oman 43.5 hours week. While most expats are happy with their work-life balance, many report a relatively low satisfaction with their career prospects and job security.

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8. The Netherlands 42 hours week. Most expats reported being particularly happy with the country's booming economy and labour market. One Canadian expat said: "Life is hassle-free and very relaxed."

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