Research conducted among the expat community worldwide has led EuroCost International to determine 41 basic criteria that reflect the hardship of living experienced by expats. Those 41 criteria are aggregated in 8 main groups to finally result in the living conditions for each location.
These 8 groups are:
1. Security conditions
2. Geographical distance
3. Culture and leisure
4. Climate and natural disasters
5. Pollution and environment
6. Hygiene and health
7. Infrastructure and services
8. Economic environment
Each of those criteria is assessed and weighted to determine its particular influence in the quality of life of expats.