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Australia

Economics

 

31st

1st

Overall

AU

21st

Income

AU

22nd

Disposable income

AU

21st

Nicer/bigger property

AU

12th

Domestic helper/staff

AU

28th

Swimming pool

AU

11th

More than one property

AU

19th

Nicer Cars

AU

11th

Boat or yacht

AU

12th

More luxurious holidays

AU

22nd

Healthcare

AU

11th

Experience

 

31st

1st

Overall

AU

6th

Organising school for my children

AU

9th

Organising finances

AU

3rd

Organising healthcare

AU

4th

Finding accommodation

AU

24th

Learning the local language

AU

3rd

Getting used to local food

AU

6th

Local weather

AU

9th

Making friends

AU

12th

Local work culture

AU

1st

Setting up utilities

AU

5th

Fitting in the new culture

AU

3rd

Local transport

AU

14th

Enjoying local food

AU

11th

Local culture

AU

18th

Using the local language

AU

14th

Making local friends

AU

11th

Integrating into the community

AU

2nd

Feeling welcome at work

AU

6th

Local shops and markets

AU

6th

Social life

AU

21st

Sports

AU

6th

Working environment

AU

7th

Work / life balance

AU

10th

Entertainment

AU

8th

Quality of accommodation

AU

10th

Commuting

AU

12th

Travelling more

AU

28th

Healthcare access and quality

AU

21st

Healthy diet

AU

13th

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