It really depends on the country. “Universal healthcare” is not a one size fits all term. I used to live in Canada and I despised the healthcare system, I found it wildly inconvenient and difficult to navigate and genuinely preferred paying more for my insurance back in the states. Now I live in Taiwan and the healthcare system is so amazingly easy to navigate and incredibly affordable, I’m moving back to the U.S. soon and I already miss it lol
• Paranoia about being shot in crowded public places and always checking for an exit
• Having to watch my mouth when I say something remotely political because people are aggressive and always ready to jump down one another’s throat
• Going out to a simple dinner costing half a paycheck
I think Canada is the best place for someone like yourself. There are literally hundreds of thousands (maybe more than a million actually) of young South Asian immigrants like yourself there in the same situation. Canada overall is a welcoming place for immigrants and a nice place to live. Downsides: it’s very expensive and the weather is horrible, which can quickly make you miss home.
My second choice would be the US for the same reasons listed above, it’s just much bigger than Canada and may give you the same overwhelming feeling you get in Bangladesh at times. Downsides: US bureaucracy and immigration can also be a nightmare to handle, which is why I put it below Canada.
Another random suggestion but just because I have experience living there is Taiwan - which is an amazing, safe, peaceful, and welcoming country. It’s also very affordable relative to somewhere like Canada or the US. I have only positives to say about my time living there and I knew many Indian, Pakistani, and Bangladeshis who lived there. The government is desperate for young, qualified workers who can speak English. Downsides: working hours are long, pay is much lower than Western countries, and not many locals can speak English.
I know a lot of people here in Taiwan who live here permanently (barring a future Chinese invasion). I love it here so much. I’m leaving soon and would consider coming back, but the huge downside is the extremely low salaries here. I’m gonna go back to the U.S. and build up savings, then maybe I’ll come back.
Hanoi is fine
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