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Bahrain

Economics

 

30th

1st

Overall

BH

9th

Income

BH

14th

Disposable income

BH

9th

Higher quality accommodation

BH

4th

Domestic helper/staff

BH

13th

Swimming pool

BH

12th

More than one property

BH

5th

Nicer Cars

BH

2nd

Boat or yacht

BH

3rd

More luxurious holidays

BH

5th

Healthcare

BH

8th

Experience

 

30th

1st

Overall

BH

11th

Organising school for my children

BH

4th

Organising finances

BH

4th

Organising healthcare

BH

6th

Finding accommodation

BH

9th

Learning the local language

BH

23rd

Getting used to local food

BH

27th

Local weather

BH

19th

Making friends

BH

5th

Local work culture

BH

3rd

Setting up utilities

BH

5th

Fitting in the new culture

BH

2nd

Local transport

BH

12th

Enjoying local food

BH

23rd

Local culture

BH

16th

Using the local language

BH

18th

Making local friends

BH

2nd

Integrating into the community

BH

17th

Feeling welcome at work

BH

2nd

Local shops and markets

BH

17th

Social life

BH

18th

Sports

BH

12th

Working environment

BH

2nd

Work / life balance

BH

8th

Entertainment

BH

21st

Quality of accommodation

BH

8th

Commuting

BH

11th

Travelling more

BH

17th

Healthcare access and quality

BH

15th

Healthy diet

BH

30th

Raising Children Abroad

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14th

1st

Overall

Bahrain

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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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