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League Table (based on 2012 results)

China

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Learn the language, do something that scares you every day, you'd be surprised at what you'll learn...

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France

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Do your best to speak the local language. People will love you for it, and do their best to help you

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China

France

Economics

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30^th

1^st

Overall

7^th

27^th

Income

7^th

27^th

Disposable income

7^th

28^th

Higher quality accommodation

11^th

24^th

Domestic helper/staff

7^th

23^rd

Swimming pool

20^th

10^th

More than one property

20^th

30^th

Nicer Cars

30^th

23^rd

Boat or yacht

20^th

16^th

More luxurious holidays

18^th

24^th

Healthcare

30^th

3^rd

Experience

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30^th

1^st

Overall

22^nd

13^th

Organising school for my children

6^th

21^st

Organising finances

26^th

15^th

Organising healthcare

19^th

14^th

Finding accommodation

6^th

20^th

Learning the local language

17^th

19^th

Getting used to local food

23^rd

7^th

Local weather

17^th

10^th

Making friends

4^th

17^th

Local work culture

26^th

17^th

Setting up utilities

17^th

22^nd

Fitting in the new culture

13^th

14^th

Local transport

24^th

8^th

Enjoying local food

20^th

2^nd

Local culture

18^th

11^th

Using the local language

8^th

3^rd

Making local friends

15^th

22^nd

Integrating into the community

11^th

14^th

Feeling welcome at work

12^th

10^th

Local shops and markets

23^rd

6^th

Social life

9^th

19^th

Sports

28^th

26^th

Working environment

25^th

26^th

Work / life balance

22^nd

13^th

Entertainment

23^rd

19^th

Quality of accommodation

6^th

27^th

Commuting

12^th

5^th

Travelling more

4^th

27^th

Healthcare access and quality

30^th

3^rd

Healthy diet

29^th

6^th

Raising Children Abroad

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14^th

1^st

Overall

China

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France

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Safety of your children

Standard of education available to your children

Quality of childcare

Cost of raising children

Spending more time out doors

Spending more time with you

Playing more sports

Playing less video games

Watching less TV

My children are eating less junk food now

My children have settled in quicker than I have

Social integration of your children

My children are enjoying their lives here

My children are learning new language(s)

My children are NOT missing home and their friends

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