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League Table (based on 2012 results)

Bahrain

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Consider moving to the area with lots of expats. It's easier to make friends and you'll get good advice

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Japan

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The people here are so friendly and go out their way to help you, even if they speak limited English. I feel welcome here

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Bahrain

Japan

Economics

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30^th

1^st

Overall

9^th

16^th

Income

14^th

8^th

Disposable income

9^th

17^th

Higher quality accommodation

4^th

28^th

Domestic helper/staff

13^th

19^th

Swimming pool

12^th

21^st

More than one property

5^th

28^th

Nicer Cars

2^nd

28^th

Boat or yacht

3^rd

30^th

More luxurious holidays

5^th

15^th

Healthcare

8^th

25^th

Experience

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30^th

1^st

Overall

11^th

26^th

Organising school for my children

4^th

28^th

Organising finances

4^th

29^th

Organising healthcare

6^th

25^th

Finding accommodation

9^th

13^th

Learning the local language

23^rd

25^th

Getting used to local food

27^th

22^nd

Local weather

19^th

27^th

Making friends

5^th

9^th

Local work culture

3^rd

29^th

Setting up utilities

5^th

20^th

Fitting in the new culture

2^nd

28^th

Local transport

12^th

18^th

Enjoying local food

23^rd

10^th

Local culture

16^th

5^th

Using the local language

18^th

7^th

Making local friends

2^nd

23^rd

Integrating into the community

17^th

27^th

Feeling welcome at work

2^nd

17^th

Local shops and markets

17^th

18^th

Social life

18^th

17^th

Sports

12^th

16^th

Working environment

2^nd

27^th

Work / life balance

8^th

30^th

Entertainment

21^st

27^th

Quality of accommodation

8^th

22^nd

Commuting

11^th

30^th

Travelling more

17^th

11^th

Healthcare access and quality

15^th

23^rd

Healthy diet

30^th

7^th

Raising Children Abroad

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14^th

1^st

Overall

Bahrain

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Japan

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* Unfortunately we cannot give an overall ranking for Bahrain or Japan as we received insufficient Raising Children Abroad data. To see a ranking, simply uncheck Raising Children Abroad criteria.

Safety of your children

Standard of education available to your children

Quality of childcare

Cost of raising children

Spending more time out doors

Spending more time with you

Playing more sports

Playing less video games

Watching less TV

My children are eating less junk food now

My children have settled in quicker than I have

Social integration of your children

My children are enjoying their lives here

My children are learning new language(s)

My children are NOT missing home and their friends

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