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League Table (based on 2012 results)

Australia

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Get amongst it and meet people. Aussies are very fun, sporty and outgoing

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France

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Do your best to speak the local language. People will love you for it, and do their best to help you

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Australia

France

Economics

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30^th

1^st

Overall

15^th

27^th

Income

17^th

27^th

Disposable income

13^th

28^th

Higher quality accommodation

16^th

24^th

Domestic helper/staff

25^th

23^rd

Swimming pool

11^th

10^th

More than one property

9^th

30^th

Nicer Cars

10^th

23^rd

Boat or yacht

8^th

16^th

More luxurious holidays

19^th

24^th

Healthcare

11^th

3^rd

Experience

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30^th

1^st

Overall

10^th

13^th

Organising school for my children

5^th

21^st

Organising finances

8^th

15^th

Organising healthcare

9^th

14^th

Finding accommodation

16^th

20^th

Learning the local language

3^rd

19^th

Getting used to local food

3^rd

7^th

Local weather

4^th

10^th

Making friends

11^th

17^th

Local work culture

4^th

17^th

Setting up utilities

7^th

22^nd

Fitting in the new culture

6^th

14^th

Local transport

11^th

8^th

Enjoying local food

12^th

2^nd

Local culture

9^th

11^th

Using the local language

13^th

3^rd

Making local friends

4^th

22^nd

Integrating into the community

3^rd

14^th

Feeling welcome at work

4^th

10^th

Local shops and markets

8^th

6^th

Social life

22^nd

19^th

Sports

14^th

26^th

Working environment

13^th

26^th

Work / life balance

12^th

13^th

Entertainment

6^th

19^th

Quality of accommodation

18^th

27^th

Commuting

25^th

5^th

Travelling more

23^rd

27^th

Healthcare access and quality

16^th

3^rd

Healthy diet

17^th

6^th

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Expat Explorer ranks 30 countries across various criteria from the 2012 survey.

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