In this video we will analyze the best cities and countries for software developers that want to maximize the earning potential of their careers. This list includes some of highest paying countries for software developers (Python, Java, Data Science).

What makes a good country or city for software developers?
Big start-up community and important company headquarters
Quality of Life (safety, health care, connectivity, weather)
High Salaries and Low Taxes
Visa and bureaucracy

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Singapore

Relatively low taxes
Excellent connectivity hub
English speaking city in Southeast Asia
Low taxes
Uncomplicated Visa and Work Permit
Relatively easy to obtain PR if you are a high skilled worker

Australia

Excellent quality of life
Some of the highest salaries in the world
Path to permanent residence and citizenship
First work and residence permit requirements might be complicated
Expensive real estate

UK (Especially London)

One of the best connectivity hubs in the world
Higher average salaries than most European countries
Great start-up hub but also has important company HQs
Relatively easy path for citizenship

Switzerland

Some of the highest salaries in the world
High quality of life (alps, lakes)
Excellent geographical location
Lower taxes than neighboring countries
Great chocolate and cheese
Difficult to obtain citizenship (years of residence and language requirements)

United States
Thriving Start-up Hub
Most big tech companies are headquartered in the US
Highest salaries for software development in the world
Varying quality of life (depending on the state)
Usually high cost of living and high taxes

Ireland
One of the fastest growing countries in Europe
English speaking, international community
Low level of bureaucracy
A number of big tech companies have their European hubs in Dublin (Google, Facebook, PayPal, Airbnb)
High taxes, rainy weather

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