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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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Canada

South Africa

Economics

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30^th

1^st

Overall

23^rd

13^th

Income

28^th

13^th

Disposable income

23^rd

14^th

Higher quality accommodation

14^th

1^st

Domestic helper/staff

28^th

3^rd

Swimming pool

19^th

1^st

More than one property

19^th

4^th

Nicer Cars

11^th

8^th

Boat or yacht

9^th

28^th

More luxurious holidays

21^st

16^th

Healthcare

6^th

26^th

Experience

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30^th

1^st

Overall

14^th

9^th

Organising school for my children

3^rd

2^nd

Organising finances

10^th

13^th

Organising healthcare

10^th

4^th

Finding accommodation

5^th

3^rd

Learning the local language

6^th

9^th

Getting used to local food

8^th

6^th

Local weather

20^th

7^th

Making friends

15^th

8^th

Local work culture

6^th

23^rd

Setting up utilities

3^rd

19^th

Fitting in the new culture

8^th

11^th

Local transport

14^th

10^th

Enjoying local food

25^th

22^nd

Local culture

19^th

30^th

Using the local language

12^th

29^th

Making local friends

6^th

11^th

Integrating into the community

5^th

9^th

Feeling welcome at work

9^th

21^st

Local shops and markets

16^th

15^th

Social life

29^th

20^th

Sports

20^th

10^th

Working environment

23^rd

7^th

Work / life balance

19^th

3^rd

Entertainment

8^th

15^th

Quality of accommodation

12^th

2^nd

Commuting

22^nd

16^th

Travelling more

22^nd

20^th

Healthcare access and quality

8^th

24^th

Healthy diet

20^th

5^th

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

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