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Canada

Italy

Economics

 

30th

1st

Overall

CA

23rd

IT

30th

Income

CA

28th

IT

21st

Disposable income

CA

23rd

IT

30th

Higher quality accommodation

CA

14th

IT

26th

Domestic helper/staff

CA

28th

IT

17th

Swimming pool

CA

19th

IT

17th

More than one property

CA

19th

IT

8th

Nicer Cars

CA

11th

IT

24th

Boat or yacht

CA

9th

IT

12th

More luxurious holidays

CA

21st

IT

30th

Healthcare

CA

6th

IT

29th

Experience

 

30th

1st

Overall

CA

14th

IT

21st

Organising school for my children

CA

3rd

IT

24th

Organising finances

CA

10th

IT

27th

Organising healthcare

CA

10th

IT

28th

Finding accommodation

CA

5th

IT

19th

Learning the local language

CA

6th

IT

14th

Getting used to local food

CA

8th

IT

13th

Local weather

CA

20th

IT

6th

Making friends

CA

15th

IT

29th

Local work culture

CA

6th

IT

11th

Setting up utilities

CA

3rd

IT

28th

Fitting in the new culture

CA

8th

IT

22nd

Local transport

CA

14th

IT

23rd

Enjoying local food

CA

25th

IT

9th

Local culture

CA

19th

IT

15th

Using the local language

CA

12th

IT

2nd

Making local friends

CA

6th

IT

19th

Integrating into the community

CA

5th

IT

12th

Feeling welcome at work

CA

9th

IT

30th

Local shops and markets

CA

16th

IT

2nd

Social life

CA

29th

IT

25th

Sports

CA

20th

IT

21st

Working environment

CA

23rd

IT

11th

Work / life balance

CA

19th

IT

4th

Entertainment

CA

8th

IT

12th

Quality of accommodation

CA

12th

IT

30th

Commuting

CA

22nd

IT

28th

Travelling more

CA

22nd

IT

28th

Healthcare access and quality

CA

8th

IT

22nd

Healthy diet

CA

20th

IT

3rd

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