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League Table (based on 2012 results)

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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Italy

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Relax into the new life; don't sweat the small stuff

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France

Italy

Economics

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30^th

1^st

Overall

27^th

30^th

Income

27^th

21^st

Disposable income

28^th

30^th

Higher quality accommodation

24^th

26^th

Domestic helper/staff

23^rd

17^th

Swimming pool

10^th

17^th

More than one property

30^th

8^th

Nicer Cars

23^rd

24^th

Boat or yacht

16^th

12^th

More luxurious holidays

24^th

30^th

Healthcare

3^rd

29^th

Experience

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30^th

1^st

Overall

13^th

21^st

Organising school for my children

21^st

24^th

Organising finances

15^th

27^th

Organising healthcare

14^th

28^th

Finding accommodation

20^th

19^th

Learning the local language

19^th

14^th

Getting used to local food

7^th

13^th

Local weather

10^th

6^th

Making friends

17^th

29^th

Local work culture

17^th

11^th

Setting up utilities

22^nd

28^th

Fitting in the new culture

14^th

22^nd

Local transport

8^th

23^rd

Enjoying local food

2^nd

9^th

Local culture

11^th

15^th

Using the local language

3^rd

2^nd

Making local friends

22^nd

19^th

Integrating into the community

14^th

12^th

Feeling welcome at work

10^th

30^th

Local shops and markets

6^th

2^nd

Social life

19^th

25^th

Sports

26^th

21^st

Working environment

26^th

11^th

Work / life balance

13^th

4^th

Entertainment

19^th

12^th

Quality of accommodation

27^th

30^th

Commuting

5^th

28^th

Travelling more

27^th

28^th

Healthcare access and quality

3^rd

22^nd

Healthy diet

6^th

3^rd

Raising Children Abroad

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14^th

1^st

Overall

France

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Italy

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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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