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League Table (based on 2012 results)

Belgium

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Take advantage of the location and travel to the surrounding countries as much as possible

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France

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Do your best to speak the local language. People will love you for it, and do their best to help you

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Belgium

France

Economics

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30^th

1^st

Overall

17^th

27^th

Income

15^th

27^th

Disposable income

19^th

28^th

Higher quality accommodation

10^th

24^th

Domestic helper/staff

11^th

23^rd

Swimming pool

18^th

10^th

More than one property

18^th

30^th

Nicer Cars

16^th

23^rd

Boat or yacht

6^th

16^th

More luxurious holidays

20^th

24^th

Healthcare

14^th

3^rd

Experience

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30^th

1^st

Overall

17^th

13^th

Organising school for my children

20^th

21^st

Organising finances

18^th

15^th

Organising healthcare

23^rd

14^th

Finding accommodation

12^th

20^th

Learning the local language

20^th

19^th

Getting used to local food

15^th

7^th

Local weather

29^th

10^th

Making friends

22^nd

17^th

Local work culture

13^th

17^th

Setting up utilities

26^th

22^nd

Fitting in the new culture

24^th

14^th

Local transport

6^th

8^th

Enjoying local food

6^th

2^nd

Local culture

10^th

11^th

Using the local language

14^th

3^rd

Making local friends

29^th

22^nd

Integrating into the community

29^th

14^th

Feeling welcome at work

6^th

10^th

Local shops and markets

5^th

6^th

Social life

11^th

19^th

Sports

24^th

26^th

Working environment

8^th

26^th

Work / life balance

24^th

13^th

Entertainment

13^th

19^th

Quality of accommodation

15^th

27^th

Commuting

20^th

5^th

Travelling more

15^th

27^th

Healthcare access and quality

6^th

3^rd

Healthy diet

8^th

6^th

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

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