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League Table (based on 2012 results)

Canada

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Embrace the local culture and be open to new experiences and ways of doing things

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Singapore

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Get ready for a life changing experience - for the best. Be open minded and if you aren't going to give it a shot, then why move abroad?

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Canada

Singapore

Economics

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30^th

1^st

Overall

23^rd

1^st

Income

28^th

1^st

Disposable income

23^rd

2^nd

Higher quality accommodation

14^th

12^th

Domestic helper/staff

28^th

8^th

Swimming pool

19^th

3^rd

More than one property

19^th

15^th

Nicer Cars

11^th

26^th

Boat or yacht

9^th

27^th

More luxurious holidays

21^st

2^nd

Healthcare

6^th

4^th

Experience

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30^th

1^st

Overall

14^th

4^th

Organising school for my children

3^rd

8^th

Organising finances

10^th

7^th

Organising healthcare

10^th

3^rd

Finding accommodation

5^th

7^th

Learning the local language

6^th

8^th

Getting used to local food

8^th

4^th

Local weather

20^th

14^th

Making friends

15^th

7^th

Local work culture

6^th

5^th

Setting up utilities

3^rd

1^st

Fitting in the new culture

8^th

4^th

Local transport

14^th

1^st

Enjoying local food

25^th

3^rd

Local culture

19^th

3^rd

Using the local language

12^th

24^th

Making local friends

6^th

25^th

Integrating into the community

5^th

26^th

Feeling welcome at work

9^th

11^th

Local shops and markets

16^th

20^th

Social life

29^th

4^th

Sports

20^th

13^th

Working environment

23^rd

5^th

Work / life balance

19^th

17^th

Entertainment

8^th

14^th

Quality of accommodation

12^th

13^th

Commuting

22^nd

6^th

Travelling more

22^nd

8^th

Healthcare access and quality

8^th

1^st

Healthy diet

20^th

10^th

Raising Children Abroad

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9^th

1^st

Overall

1^st

^th

Safety of your children

3^rd

Standard of education available to your children

2^nd

Quality of childcare

4^th

Cost of raising children

1^st

Spending more time out doors

^th

Spending more time with you

4^th

Playing more sports

1^st

Playing less video games

7^th

Watching less TV

3^rd

My children are eating less junk food now

^th

My children have settled in quicker than I have

^th

Social integration of your children

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My children are enjoying their lives here

^th

My children are learning new language(s)

^th

My children are NOT missing home and their friends

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