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League Table (based on 2012 results)

Hong Kong

Live your life as you if will be here long term, don't put things off because you think you'll be gone in a year or two - many stay here longer than they initially expected

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Netherlands

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Be prepared to go through ups and downs in the first year. Try your best to learn the language as it really helps you to integrate and gain respect of the locals

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Hong Kong

Netherlands

Economics

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30^th

1^st

Overall

4^th

26^th

Income

4^th

30^th

Disposable income

3^rd

24^th

Higher quality accommodation

30^th

23^rd

Domestic helper/staff

5^th

22^nd

Swimming pool

9^th

29^th

More than one property

10^th

24^th

Nicer Cars

25^th

22^nd

Boat or yacht

11^th

24^th

More luxurious holidays

6^th

14^th

Healthcare

17^th

7^th

Experience

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30^th

1^st

Overall

12^th

19^th

Organising school for my children

27^th

15^th

Organising finances

3^rd

21^st

Organising healthcare

1^st

15^th

Finding accommodation

17^th

25^th

Learning the local language

27^th

24^th

Getting used to local food

14^th

28^th

Local weather

16^th

22^nd

Making friends

6^th

30^th

Local work culture

15^th

25^th

Setting up utilities

2^nd

27^th

Fitting in the new culture

7^th

27^th

Local transport

2^nd

9^th

Enjoying local food

7^th

19^th

Local culture

6^th

21^st

Using the local language

26^th

10^th

Making local friends

20^th

27^th

Integrating into the community

22^nd

20^th

Feeling welcome at work

13^th

22^nd

Local shops and markets

24^th

12^th

Social life

2^nd

24^th

Sports

5^th

8^th

Working environment

12^th

20^th

Work / life balance

25^th

10^th

Entertainment

20^th

10^th

Quality of accommodation

29^th

24^th

Commuting

4^th

17^th

Travelling more

3^rd

12^th

Healthcare access and quality

18^th

10^th

Healthy diet

18^th

11^th

Raising Children Abroad

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9^th

1^st

Overall

3^rd

2^nd

Safety of your children

1^st

4^th

Standard of education available to your children

1^st

4^th

Quality of childcare

1^st

6^th

Cost of raising children

5^th

3^rd

Spending more time out doors

^th

Spending more time with you

2^nd

1^st

Playing more sports

3^rd

5^th

Playing less video games

4^th

1^st

Watching less TV

1^st

2^nd

My children are eating less junk food now

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My children have settled in quicker than I have

^th

Social integration of your children

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My children are enjoying their lives here

^th

My children are learning new language(s)

^th

My children are NOT missing home and their friends

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