If there was ever a time to pack your bags and say adieu to the good ol' U.S. of A., it's now. For obvious reasons. Politics aside, however, every American should live abroad at least once in their life and thanks to Mercer, a global consulting firm, you can decide which city is right for your expat excursions. Their annual list ranks the best cities for those living and working abroad, according to quality of life and ease of assimilation. Click through for the top destinations for 2018.

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