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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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Saudi Arabia

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I advise new arrivals to learn about the culture and learn Arabic before coming to Saudi Arabia

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Belgium

Saudi Arabia

Economics

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30^th

1^st

Overall

17^th

18^th

Income

15^th

18^th

Disposable income

19^th

16^th

Higher quality accommodation

10^th

15^th

Domestic helper/staff

11^th

15^th

Swimming pool

18^th

15^th

More than one property

18^th

13^th

Nicer Cars

16^th

7^th

Boat or yacht

6^th

18^th

More luxurious holidays

20^th

17^th

Healthcare

14^th

10^th

Experience

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30^th

1^st

Overall

17^th

29^th

Organising school for my children

20^th

25^th

Organising finances

18^th

25^th

Organising healthcare

23^rd

18^th

Finding accommodation

12^th

22^nd

Learning the local language

20^th

13^th

Getting used to local food

15^th

18^th

Local weather

29^th

25^th

Making friends

22^nd

19^th

Local work culture

13^th

22^nd

Setting up utilities

26^th

10^th

Fitting in the new culture

24^th

26^th

Local transport

6^th

28^th

Enjoying local food

6^th

16^th

Local culture

10^th

29^th

Using the local language

14^th

20^th

Making local friends

29^th

17^th

Integrating into the community

29^th

23^rd

Feeling welcome at work

6^th

26^th

Local shops and markets

5^th

22^nd

Social life

11^th

28^th

Sports

24^th

25^th

Working environment

8^th

28^th

Work / life balance

24^th

15^th

Entertainment

13^th

28^th

Quality of accommodation

15^th

19^th

Commuting

20^th

23^rd

Travelling more

15^th

24^th

Healthcare access and quality

6^th

7^th

Healthy diet

8^th

19^th

Raising Children Abroad

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9^th

1^st

Overall

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7^th

Safety of your children

7^th

Standard of education available to your children

9^th

Quality of childcare

3^rd

Cost of raising children

2^nd

Spending more time out doors

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Spending more time with you

3^rd

Playing more sports

7^th

Playing less video games

5^th

Watching less TV

8^th

My children are eating less junk food now

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My children have settled in quicker than I have

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Social integration of your children

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My children are enjoying their lives here

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My children are learning new language(s)

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My children are NOT missing home and their friends

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