Expats Living in Latin America Have the Happiest Love Life: Study

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Expats based in Latin American countries like Ecuador and Costa Rica are most happy with their love life. InterNations conducted a survey among those living abroad and released the results of their poll Tuesday.

The expat networking site asked some 14,000 people based in 195 countries to participate in the survey. They answered questions in relation to the best places where they found love or rekindled relationships. The survey revealed a trend among the expatriates as the majority indicated that it's tropical destinations that offer the best chances of having a satisfying love life.

The top 10 countries are the following:

1. Ecuador

2. Costa Rica

3. Malta

4. Israel

5. Philippines

6. Indonesia

7. Panama

8. Thailand

9. Portugal

10. Mexico

Among these countries, those living in Panama and Costa Rica are mostly with their partners of the same nationally. They met back home and decided to uproot their lives to start a life together or renew their relationship in the Latin American regions, Q Costa Rica reported.

On the other hand, expats based in Malta and Israel tend to form relationships with their fellow expats, and those living in the Asian regions like Philippines and Thailand are likely to have romantic relationships with the local residents. Many single expats in Asia said they have successfully found their life-long partner in their host country.

However, it's in Ecuador where the highest number of expats are living with the locals. As the number one chosen country in the ranking, Ecuador is also touted as one of the best places to retire. "The great climate, fresh air, fresh food, and walking two to six miles a day has greatly improved our health," an expat told International Living.

Only a few of these expats are in a long distance relationship and the survey showed that, more often than not, their partners eventually agree to relocate with them. The highest number of expats in a long distance relationship are based in Mexico. However, its percentage is significantly lower at nine percent only.

About 62 percent of these expats claim they are committed to their relationships regardless if their significant other is a local or of the same nationality as them. Some 38 percent disagree that it's hard for expats to find love in a different country.

The survey had a high percentage of female respondents than male respondents in the Latin American regions, while male respondents were higher in number in Asian countries. Half of the respondents are 50-years old or older.