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League Table (based on 2012 results)

Germany

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Enjoy and appreciate the differences!

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Vietnam

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Germany

Vietnam

Economics

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30^th

1^st

Overall

19^th

10^th

Income

20^th

9^th

Disposable income

18^th

8^th

Higher quality accommodation

7^th

13^th

Domestic helper/staff

24^th

10^th

Swimming pool

23^rd

7^th

More than one property

25^th

16^th

Nicer Cars

9^th

29^th

Boat or yacht

21^st

13^th

More luxurious holidays

13^th

22^nd

Healthcare

2^nd

28^th

Experience

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30^th

1^st

Overall

8^th

27^th

Organising school for my children

17^th

26^th

Organising finances

12^th

20^th

Organising healthcare

13^th

26^th

Finding accommodation

21^st

14^th

Learning the local language

11^th

29^th

Getting used to local food

12^th

24^th

Local weather

15^th

24^th

Making friends

28^th

26^th

Local work culture

12^th

27^th

Setting up utilities

16^th

21^st

Fitting in the new culture

17^th

29^th

Local transport

5^th

29^th

Enjoying local food

13^th

11^th

Local culture

13^th

17^th

Using the local language

4^th

16^th

Making local friends

18^th

16^th

Integrating into the community

6^th

13^th

Feeling welcome at work

8^th

19^th

Local shops and markets

4^th

28^th

Social life

21^st

10^th

Sports

15^th

29^th

Working environment

10^th

29^th

Work / life balance

14^th

9^th

Entertainment

11^th

30^th

Quality of accommodation

10^th

5^th

Commuting

14^th

24^th

Travelling more

10^th

1^st

Healthcare access and quality

4^th

29^th

Healthy diet

21^st

15^th

Raising Children Abroad

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14^th

1^st

Overall

Germany

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Vietnam

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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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