41%
report they are struggling with their mental health
Global Living Report insights
Data on moving, working abroad, and banking across borders with practical takeaways.
Global Living Report insights
Data on moving, working abroad, and banking across borders with practical takeaways.
Global Living Report insights
Data on moving, working abroad, and banking across borders with practical takeaways.
Key findings from our report
An international life produces a duality of experiences. While a majority report greater happiness, many also face a silent struggle. This new life of opportunity is often balanced by the hidden cost of distance—missing irreplaceable moments with loved ones back home, which takes a profound toll on mental well-being.
41%
report they are struggling with their mental health
61%
report they are happier
35%
have missed an important event of a close one
Key findings from our report
An international life produces a duality of experiences. While a majority report greater happiness, many also face a silent struggle. This new life of opportunity is often balanced by the hidden cost of distance—missing irreplaceable moments with loved ones back home, which takes a profound toll on mental well-being.
41%
report they are struggling with their mental health
61%
report they are happier
35%
have missed an important event of a close one
Key findings from our report
An international life produces a duality of experiences. While a majority report greater happiness, many also face a silent struggle. This new life of opportunity is often balanced by the hidden cost of distance—missing irreplaceable moments with loved ones back home, which takes a profound toll on mental well-being.
41%
report they are struggling with their mental health
61%
report they are happier
35%
have missed an important event of a close one
What Digital Nomads miss most when they move abroad
This years results are slightly less diverse, top result across the board was family and friends. And the majority of countries had food as their second, apart from the UK. Humor also featured a few times. The theme of these top results is people are missing a cultural community, whether it be their friends and family or the shared common food or jokes.
What Digital Nomads miss most when they move abroad
This years results are slightly less diverse, top result across the board was family and friends. And the majority of countries had food as their second, apart from the UK. Humor also featured a few times. The theme of these top results is people are missing a cultural community, whether it be their friends and family or the shared common food or jokes.
What Digital Nomads miss most when they move abroad
This years results are slightly less diverse, top result across the board was family and friends. And the majority of countries had food as their second, apart from the UK. Humor also featured a few times. The theme of these top results is people are missing a cultural community, whether it be their friends and family or the shared common food or jokes.
Top three challenges Digital Nomads face abroad
Living the dream? Absolutely. But even the best adventures come with challenges. Here’s what digital nomads navigate along the way:
41%
struggle with language barriers when living or working abroad.
33%
say managing different time zones is a daily challenge.
27%
find healthcare difficult to navigate internationally.
Top three challenges Digital Nomads face abroad
Living the dream? Absolutely. But even the best adventures come with challenges. Here’s what digital nomads navigate along the way:
41%
struggle with language barriers when living or working abroad.
33%
say managing different time zones is a daily challenge.
27%
find healthcare difficult to navigate internationally.
Top three challenges Digital Nomads face abroad
Living the dream? Absolutely. But even the best adventures come with challenges. Here’s what digital nomads navigate along the way:
41%
struggle with language barriers when living or working abroad.
33%
say managing different time zones is a daily challenge.
27%
find healthcare difficult to navigate internationally.
bunq Global Living Report
We surveyed 7,100 digital nomads across Canada, France, Germany, Ireland, The Netherlands, Spain, UK, and US to understand how their lifestyle affects their mental, financial, and physical well-being. Explore the full report below.
bunq Global Living Report
We surveyed 7,100 digital nomads across Canada, France, Germany, Ireland, The Netherlands, Spain, UK, and US to understand how their lifestyle affects their mental, financial, and physical well-being. Explore the full report below.
bunq Global Living Report
We surveyed 7,100 digital nomads across Canada, France, Germany, Ireland, The Netherlands, Spain, UK, and US to understand how their lifestyle affects their mental, financial, and physical well-being. Explore the full report below.
Key findings from our report
A international life produces a duality of experiences. While a majority report greater happiness, many also face a silent struggle. This new life of opportunity is often balanced by the hidden cost of distance—missing irreplaceable moments with loved ones back home, which takes a profound toll on mental well-being.
61%
report they are happier
35%
have missed an important event of a close one
Key findings from our report
A international life produces a duality of experiences. While a majority report greater happiness, many also face a silent struggle. This new life of opportunity is often balanced by the hidden cost of distance—missing irreplaceable moments with loved ones back home, which takes a profound toll on mental well-being.
41%
report they are struggling with their mental health
61%
report they are happier
35%
have missed an important event of a close one
Key findings from our report
A international life produces a duality of experiences. While a majority report greater happiness, many also face a silent struggle. This new life of opportunity is often balanced by the hidden cost of distance—missing irreplaceable moments with loved ones back home, which takes a profound toll on mental well-being.
41%
report they are struggling with their mental health
61%
report they are happier
35%
have missed an important event of a close one
What Digital Nomads miss most when they move abroad
This years results are slightly less diverse, top result across the board was family and friends. And the majority of countries had food as their second, apart from the UK. Humor also featured a few times. The theme of these top results is people are missing a cultural community, whether it be their friends and family or the shared common food or jokes.
Family and friends feel different abroad
Pub catchups, Sunday roasts, and mates who speak your language—literally and culturally.
British humor rarely lands the same
Dry sarcasm and understatement don’t always survive outside the UK.
You don’t appreciate the NHS until you leave
Simple, familiar, and always there when you need it.
What Digital Nomads miss most when they move abroad
This years results are slightly less diverse, top result across the board was family and friends. And the majority of countries had food as their second, apart from the UK. Humor also featured a few times. The theme of these top results is people are missing a cultural community, whether it be their friends and family or the shared common food or jokes.
Family and friends feel different abroad
Pub catchups, Sunday roasts, and mates who speak your language—literally and culturally.
British humor rarely lands the same
Dry sarcasm and understatement don’t always survive outside the UK.
You don’t appreciate the NHS until you leave
Simple, familiar, and always there when you need it.
What Digital Nomads miss most when they move abroad
This years results are slightly less diverse, top result across the board was family and friends. And the majority of countries had food as their second, apart from the UK. Humor also featured a few times. The theme of these top results is people are missing a cultural community, whether it be their friends and family or the shared common food or jokes.
Family and friends feel different abroad
Pub catchups, Sunday roasts, and mates who speak your language—literally and culturally.
British humor rarely lands the same
Dry sarcasm and understatement don’t always survive outside the UK.
You don’t appreciate the NHS until you leave
Simple, familiar, and always there when you need it.
Top three challenges Digital Nomads face abroad
Living the dream? Absolutely. But even the best adventures come with challenges. Here’s what digital nomads navigate along the way:
41%
struggle with language barriers when living or working abroad.
33%
say managing different time zones is a daily challenge.
27%
find healthcare difficult to navigate internationally.
Top three challenges Digital Nomads face abroad
Living the dream? Absolutely. But even the best adventures come with challenges. Here’s what digital nomads navigate along the way:
41%
struggle with language barriers when living or working abroad.
33%
say managing different time zones is a daily challenge.
27%
find healthcare difficult to navigate internationally.
Top three challenges Digital Nomads face abroad
Living the dream? Absolutely. But even the best adventures come with challenges. Here’s what digital nomads navigate along the way:
41%
struggle with language barriers when living or working abroad.
33%
say managing different time zones is a daily challenge.
27%
find healthcare difficult to navigate internationally.
Bank with confidence
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Insured
Your money is protected by the Deposit Guarantee Scheme.
20M+
Users
Millions across Europe trust bunq for their everyday banking.
24/7
Support
Get help instantly in your language, day or night.
Bank with confidence
Clear, straightforward banking, so you can focus on what matters.
100K
Insured
Your money is protected by the Deposit Guarantee Scheme.
20M+
Users
Millions across Europe trust bunq for their everyday banking.
24/7
Support
Get help instantly in your language, day or night.
Bank with confidence
Clear, straightforward banking, so you can focus on what matters.
100K
Insured
Your money is protected by the Deposit Guarantee Scheme.
20M+
Users
Millions across Europe trust bunq for their everyday banking.
24/7
Support
Get help instantly in your language, day or night.
bunq Global Living Report
We surveyed 7,100 digital nomads across Canada, France, Germany, Ireland, The Netherlands, Spain, UK, and US to understand how their lifestyle affects their mental, financial, and physical well-being. Explore the full report below.
bunq Global Living Report
We surveyed 7,100 digital nomads across Canada, France, Germany, Ireland, The Netherlands, Spain, UK, and US to understand how their lifestyle affects their mental, financial, and physical well-being. Explore the full report below.
bunq Global Living Report
We surveyed 7,100 digital nomads across Canada, France, Germany, Ireland, The Netherlands, Spain, UK, and US to understand how their lifestyle affects their mental, financial, and physical well-being. Explore the full report below.
Join 20 million people banking with bunq
Sign up from your phone
1.
Download the bunq app
Get the app for iOS or Android.
2.
Fill in your details
Fill in your name, address, email, and phone number.
3.
Verify your ID
Verify your ID with a quick video selfie and start banking right away.
Join 20 million people banking with bunq
Sign up from your phone
1.
Download the bunq app
Get the app for iOS or Android.
2.
Fill in your details
Fill in your name, address, email, and phone number.
3.
Verify your ID
Verify your ID with a quick video selfie and start banking right away.
Join 20 million people banking with bunq
Sign up from your phone
1.
Download the bunq app
Get the app for iOS or Android.
2.
Fill in your details
Fill in your name, address, email, and phone number.
3.
Verify your ID
Verify your ID with a quick video selfie and start banking right away.
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