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League Table (based on 2012 results)

Bahrain

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China

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Bahrain

China

Economics

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30^th

1^st

Overall

9^th

7^th

Income

14^th

7^th

Disposable income

9^th

7^th

Higher quality accommodation

4^th

11^th

Domestic helper/staff

13^th

7^th

Swimming pool

12^th

20^th

More than one property

5^th

20^th

Nicer Cars

2^nd

30^th

Boat or yacht

3^rd

20^th

More luxurious holidays

5^th

18^th

Healthcare

8^th

30^th

Experience

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30^th

1^st

Overall

11^th

22^nd

Organising school for my children

4^th

6^th

Organising finances

4^th

26^th

Organising healthcare

6^th

19^th

Finding accommodation

9^th

6^th

Learning the local language

23^rd

17^th

Getting used to local food

27^th

23^rd

Local weather

19^th

17^th

Making friends

5^th

4^th

Local work culture

3^rd

26^th

Setting up utilities

5^th

17^th

Fitting in the new culture

2^nd

13^th

Local transport

12^th

24^th

Enjoying local food

23^rd

20^th

Local culture

16^th

18^th

Using the local language

18^th

8^th

Making local friends

2^nd

15^th

Integrating into the community

17^th

11^th

Feeling welcome at work

2^nd

12^th

Local shops and markets

17^th

23^rd

Social life

18^th

9^th

Sports

12^th

28^th

Working environment

2^nd

25^th

Work / life balance

8^th

22^nd

Entertainment

21^st

23^rd

Quality of accommodation

8^th

6^th

Commuting

11^th

12^th

Travelling more

17^th

4^th

Healthcare access and quality

15^th

30^th

Healthy diet

30^th

29^th

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

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