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Germany

United Kingdom

Economics

 

30th

1st

Overall

DE

19th

GB

29th

Income

DE

20th

GB

26th

Disposable income

DE

18th

GB

27th

Higher quality accommodation

DE

7th

GB

27th

Domestic helper/staff

DE

24th

GB

26th

Swimming pool

DE

23rd

GB

28th

More than one property

DE

25th

GB

26th

Nicer Cars

DE

9th

GB

18th

Boat or yacht

DE

21st

GB

23rd

More luxurious holidays

DE

13th

GB

26th

Healthcare

DE

2nd

GB

22nd

Experience

 

30th

1st

Overall

DE

8th

GB

18th

Organising school for my children

DE

17th

GB

11th

Organising finances

DE

12th

GB

16th

Organising healthcare

DE

13th

GB

8th

Finding accommodation

DE

21st

GB

18th

Learning the local language

DE

11th

GB

5th

Getting used to local food

DE

12th

GB

20th

Local weather

DE

15th

GB

18th

Making friends

DE

28th

GB

16th

Local work culture

DE

12th

GB

9th

Setting up utilities

DE

16th

GB

14th

Fitting in the new culture

DE

17th

GB

12th

Local transport

DE

5th

GB

15th

Enjoying local food

DE

13th

GB

15th

Local culture

DE

13th

GB

8th

Using the local language

DE

4th

GB

5th

Making local friends

DE

18th

GB

7th

Integrating into the community

DE

6th

GB

2nd

Feeling welcome at work

DE

8th

GB

7th

Local shops and markets

DE

4th

GB

9th

Social life

DE

21st

GB

16th

Sports

DE

15th

GB

23rd

Working environment

DE

10th

GB

22nd

Work / life balance

DE

14th

GB

23rd

Entertainment

DE

11th

GB

1st

Quality of accommodation

DE

10th

GB

28th

Commuting

DE

14th

GB

29th

Travelling more

DE

10th

GB

14th

Healthcare access and quality

DE

4th

GB

17th

Healthy diet

DE

21st

GB

28th

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