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Germany

Malaysia

Economics

 

30th

1st

Overall

DE

19th

MY

12th

Income

DE

20th

MY

12th

Disposable income

DE

18th

MY

11th

Higher quality accommodation

DE

7th

MY

6th

Domestic helper/staff

DE

24th

MY

9th

Swimming pool

DE

23rd

MY

6th

More than one property

DE

25th

MY

11th

Nicer Cars

DE

9th

MY

20th

Boat or yacht

DE

21st

MY

25th

More luxurious holidays

DE

13th

MY

3rd

Healthcare

DE

2nd

MY

20th

Experience

 

30th

1st

Overall

DE

8th

MY

5th

Organising school for my children

DE

17th

MY

7th

Organising finances

DE

12th

MY

2nd

Organising healthcare

DE

13th

MY

7th

Finding accommodation

DE

21st

MY

4th

Learning the local language

DE

11th

MY

21st

Getting used to local food

DE

12th

MY

10th

Local weather

DE

15th

MY

9th

Making friends

DE

28th

MY

12th

Local work culture

DE

12th

MY

8th

Setting up utilities

DE

16th

MY

8th

Fitting in the new culture

DE

17th

MY

1st

Local transport

DE

5th

MY

3rd

Enjoying local food

DE

13th

MY

8th

Local culture

DE

13th

MY

2nd

Using the local language

DE

4th

MY

28th

Making local friends

DE

18th

MY

1st

Integrating into the community

DE

6th

MY

15th

Feeling welcome at work

DE

8th

MY

14th

Local shops and markets

DE

4th

MY

10th

Social life

DE

21st

MY

7th

Sports

DE

15th

MY

9th

Working environment

DE

10th

MY

16th

Work / life balance

DE

14th

MY

26th

Entertainment

DE

11th

MY

7th

Quality of accommodation

DE

10th

MY

3rd

Commuting

DE

14th

MY

15th

Travelling more

DE

10th

MY

13th

Healthcare access and quality

DE

4th

MY

9th

Healthy diet

DE

21st

MY

9th

Raising Children Abroad

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14th

1st

Overall

Germany

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Malaysia

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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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