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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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Switzerland

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Make the most of rich cultural opportunities, like galleries, museums, concerts, operas and theatre

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France

Switzerland

Economics

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30^th

1^st

Overall

27^th

8^th

Income

27^th

10^th

Disposable income

28^th

6^th

Higher quality accommodation

24^th

20^th

Domestic helper/staff

23^rd

27^th

Swimming pool

10^th

26^th

More than one property

30^th

23^rd

Nicer Cars

23^rd

15^th

Boat or yacht

16^th

15^th

More luxurious holidays

24^th

10^th

Healthcare

3^rd

5^th

Experience

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30^th

1^st

Overall

13^th

7^th

Organising school for my children

21^st

19^th

Organising finances

15^th

19^th

Organising healthcare

14^th

17^th

Finding accommodation

20^th

29^th

Learning the local language

19^th

26^th

Getting used to local food

7^th

11^th

Local weather

10^th

8^th

Making friends

17^th

27^th

Local work culture

17^th

2^nd

Setting up utilities

22^nd

4^th

Fitting in the new culture

14^th

18^th

Local transport

8^th

7^th

Enjoying local food

2^nd

14^th

Local culture

11^th

12^th

Using the local language

3^rd

9^th

Making local friends

22^nd

30^th

Integrating into the community

14^th

21^st

Feeling welcome at work

10^th

5^th

Local shops and markets

6^th

7^th

Social life

19^th

30^th

Sports

26^th

3^rd

Working environment

26^th

6^th

Work / life balance

13^th

21^st

Entertainment

19^th

17^th

Quality of accommodation

27^th

7^th

Commuting

5^th

3^rd

Travelling more

27^th

9^th

Healthcare access and quality

3^rd

5^th

Healthy diet

6^th

13^th

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

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