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Australia

Italy

Economics

 

30th

1st

Overall

AU

15th

IT

30th

Income

AU

17th

IT

21st

Disposable income

AU

13th

IT

30th

Higher quality accommodation

AU

16th

IT

26th

Domestic helper/staff

AU

25th

IT

17th

Swimming pool

AU

11th

IT

17th

More than one property

AU

9th

IT

8th

Nicer Cars

AU

10th

IT

24th

Boat or yacht

AU

8th

IT

12th

More luxurious holidays

AU

19th

IT

30th

Healthcare

AU

11th

IT

29th

Experience

 

30th

1st

Overall

AU

10th

IT

21st

Organising school for my children

AU

5th

IT

24th

Organising finances

AU

8th

IT

27th

Organising healthcare

AU

9th

IT

28th

Finding accommodation

AU

16th

IT

19th

Learning the local language

AU

3rd

IT

14th

Getting used to local food

AU

3rd

IT

13th

Local weather

AU

4th

IT

6th

Making friends

AU

11th

IT

29th

Local work culture

AU

4th

IT

11th

Setting up utilities

AU

7th

IT

28th

Fitting in the new culture

AU

6th

IT

22nd

Local transport

AU

11th

IT

23rd

Enjoying local food

AU

12th

IT

9th

Local culture

AU

9th

IT

15th

Using the local language

AU

13th

IT

2nd

Making local friends

AU

4th

IT

19th

Integrating into the community

AU

3rd

IT

12th

Feeling welcome at work

AU

4th

IT

30th

Local shops and markets

AU

8th

IT

2nd

Social life

AU

22nd

IT

25th

Sports

AU

14th

IT

21st

Working environment

AU

13th

IT

11th

Work / life balance

AU

12th

IT

4th

Entertainment

AU

6th

IT

12th

Quality of accommodation

AU

18th

IT

30th

Commuting

AU

25th

IT

28th

Travelling more

AU

23rd

IT

28th

Healthcare access and quality

AU

16th

IT

22nd

Healthy diet

AU

17th

IT

3rd

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