These are the 10 best cities for expats — and the 10 worst

• Consulting firm Mercer recently ranked the best and worst cities for expats.
• The ranking included 241 cities in five continents. 
• Most of the best cities were in Europe, with three of the top 10 in Germany and two in Switzerland.

The new year is just around the corner, and it could mean a change of scenery. And if you're thinking about leaving your home country and experiencing life in a new culture, a recent ranking of the best and worst cities for expats could have arrived just in time.