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Australia

United Arab Emirates

Economics

 

30th

1st

Overall

AU

15th

AE

20th

Income

AU

17th

AE

19th

Disposable income

AU

13th

AE

21st

Higher quality accommodation

AU

16th

AE

8th

Domestic helper/staff

AU

25th

AE

16th

Swimming pool

AU

11th

AE

14th

More than one property

AU

9th

AE

17th

Nicer Cars

AU

10th

AE

3rd

Boat or yacht

AU

8th

AE

19th

More luxurious holidays

AU

19th

AE

12th

Healthcare

AU

11th

AE

12th

Experience

 

30th

1st

Overall

AU

10th

AE

23rd

Organising school for my children

AU

5th

AE

22nd

Organising finances

AU

8th

AE

23rd

Organising healthcare

AU

9th

AE

16th

Finding accommodation

AU

16th

AE

24th

Learning the local language

AU

3rd

AE

18th

Getting used to local food

AU

3rd

AE

19th

Local weather

AU

4th

AE

26th

Making friends

AU

11th

AE

13th

Local work culture

AU

4th

AE

14th

Setting up utilities

AU

7th

AE

18th

Fitting in the new culture

AU

6th

AE

16th

Local transport

AU

11th

AE

21st

Enjoying local food

AU

12th

AE

21st

Local culture

AU

9th

AE

22nd

Using the local language

AU

13th

AE

22nd

Making local friends

AU

4th

AE

26th

Integrating into the community

AU

3rd

AE

25th

Feeling welcome at work

AU

4th

AE

23rd

Local shops and markets

AU

8th

AE

26th

Social life

AU

22nd

AE

15th

Sports

AU

14th

AE

22nd

Working environment

AU

13th

AE

14th

Work / life balance

AU

12th

AE

16th

Entertainment

AU

6th

AE

9th

Quality of accommodation

AU

18th

AE

14th

Commuting

AU

25th

AE

10th

Travelling more

AU

23rd

AE

19th

Healthcare access and quality

AU

16th

AE

12th

Healthy diet

AU

17th

AE

22nd

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