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Germany

Mexico

Economics

 

30th

1st

Overall

DE

19th

MX

6th

Income

DE

20th

MX

3rd

Disposable income

DE

18th

MX

10th

Higher quality accommodation

DE

7th

MX

3rd

Domestic helper/staff

DE

24th

MX

4th

Swimming pool

DE

23rd

MX

22nd

More than one property

DE

25th

MX

21st

Nicer Cars

DE

9th

MX

12th

Boat or yacht

DE

21st

MX

29th

More luxurious holidays

DE

13th

MX

11th

Healthcare

DE

2nd

MX

18th

Experience

 

30th

1st

Overall

DE

8th

MX

6th

Organising school for my children

DE

17th

MX

14th

Organising finances

DE

12th

MX

24th

Organising healthcare

DE

13th

MX

22nd

Finding accommodation

DE

21st

MX

11th

Learning the local language

DE

11th

MX

15th

Getting used to local food

DE

12th

MX

21st

Local weather

DE

15th

MX

12th

Making friends

DE

28th

MX

23rd

Local work culture

DE

12th

MX

28th

Setting up utilities

DE

16th

MX

24th

Fitting in the new culture

DE

17th

MX

21st

Local transport

DE

5th

MX

25th

Enjoying local food

DE

13th

MX

4th

Local culture

DE

13th

MX

4th

Using the local language

DE

4th

MX

6th

Making local friends

DE

18th

MX

10th

Integrating into the community

DE

6th

MX

8th

Feeling welcome at work

DE

8th

MX

3rd

Local shops and markets

DE

4th

MX

3rd

Social life

DE

21st

MX

12th

Sports

DE

15th

MX

7th

Working environment

DE

10th

MX

21st

Work / life balance

DE

14th

MX

28th

Entertainment

DE

11th

MX

3rd

Quality of accommodation

DE

10th

MX

1st

Commuting

DE

14th

MX

9th

Travelling more

DE

10th

MX

7th

Healthcare access and quality

DE

4th

MX

25th

Healthy diet

DE

21st

MX

12th

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