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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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Hong Kong

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Live your life as you if will be here long term, don't put things off because you think you'll be gone in a year or two - many stay here longer than they initially expected

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Australia

Hong Kong

Economics

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30^th

1^st

Overall

15^th

4^th

Income

17^th

4^th

Disposable income

13^th

3^rd

Higher quality accommodation

16^th

30^th

Domestic helper/staff

25^th

5^th

Swimming pool

11^th

9^th

More than one property

9^th

10^th

Nicer Cars

10^th

25^th

Boat or yacht

8^th

11^th

More luxurious holidays

19^th

6^th

Healthcare

11^th

17^th

Experience

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30^th

1^st

Overall

10^th

12^th

Organising school for my children

5^th

27^th

Organising finances

8^th

3^rd

Organising healthcare

9^th

1^st

Finding accommodation

16^th

17^th

Learning the local language

3^rd

27^th

Getting used to local food

3^rd

14^th

Local weather

4^th

16^th

Making friends

11^th

6^th

Local work culture

4^th

15^th

Setting up utilities

7^th

2^nd

Fitting in the new culture

6^th

7^th

Local transport

11^th

2^nd

Enjoying local food

12^th

7^th

Local culture

9^th

6^th

Using the local language

13^th

26^th

Making local friends

4^th

20^th

Integrating into the community

3^rd

22^nd

Feeling welcome at work

4^th

13^th

Local shops and markets

8^th

24^th

Social life

22^nd

2^nd

Sports

14^th

5^th

Working environment

13^th

12^th

Work / life balance

12^th

25^th

Entertainment

6^th

20^th

Quality of accommodation

18^th

29^th

Commuting

25^th

4^th

Travelling more

23^rd

3^rd

Healthcare access and quality

16^th

18^th

Healthy diet

17^th

18^th

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