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Canada

China

Economics

 

30th

1st

Overall

CA

23rd

CN

7th

Income

CA

28th

CN

7th

Disposable income

CA

23rd

CN

7th

Higher quality accommodation

CA

14th

CN

11th

Domestic helper/staff

CA

28th

CN

7th

Swimming pool

CA

19th

CN

20th

More than one property

CA

19th

CN

20th

Nicer Cars

CA

11th

CN

30th

Boat or yacht

CA

9th

CN

20th

More luxurious holidays

CA

21st

CN

18th

Healthcare

CA

6th

CN

30th

Experience

 

30th

1st

Overall

CA

14th

CN

22nd

Organising school for my children

CA

3rd

CN

6th

Organising finances

CA

10th

CN

26th

Organising healthcare

CA

10th

CN

19th

Finding accommodation

CA

5th

CN

6th

Learning the local language

CA

6th

CN

17th

Getting used to local food

CA

8th

CN

23rd

Local weather

CA

20th

CN

17th

Making friends

CA

15th

CN

4th

Local work culture

CA

6th

CN

26th

Setting up utilities

CA

3rd

CN

17th

Fitting in the new culture

CA

8th

CN

13th

Local transport

CA

14th

CN

24th

Enjoying local food

CA

25th

CN

20th

Local culture

CA

19th

CN

18th

Using the local language

CA

12th

CN

8th

Making local friends

CA

6th

CN

15th

Integrating into the community

CA

5th

CN

11th

Feeling welcome at work

CA

9th

CN

12th

Local shops and markets

CA

16th

CN

23rd

Social life

CA

29th

CN

9th

Sports

CA

20th

CN

28th

Working environment

CA

23rd

CN

25th

Work / life balance

CA

19th

CN

22nd

Entertainment

CA

8th

CN

23rd

Quality of accommodation

CA

12th

CN

6th

Commuting

CA

22nd

CN

12th

Travelling more

CA

22nd

CN

4th

Healthcare access and quality

CA

8th

CN

30th

Healthy diet

CA

20th

CN

29th

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