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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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Saudi Arabia

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I advise new arrivals to learn about the culture and learn Arabic before coming to Saudi Arabia

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Hong Kong

Saudi Arabia

Economics

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30^th

1^st

Overall

4^th

18^th

Income

4^th

18^th

Disposable income

3^rd

16^th

Higher quality accommodation

30^th

15^th

Domestic helper/staff

5^th

15^th

Swimming pool

9^th

15^th

More than one property

10^th

13^th

Nicer Cars

25^th

7^th

Boat or yacht

11^th

18^th

More luxurious holidays

6^th

17^th

Healthcare

17^th

10^th

Experience

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30^th

1^st

Overall

12^th

29^th

Organising school for my children

27^th

25^th

Organising finances

3^rd

25^th

Organising healthcare

1^st

18^th

Finding accommodation

17^th

22^nd

Learning the local language

27^th

13^th

Getting used to local food

14^th

18^th

Local weather

16^th

25^th

Making friends

6^th

19^th

Local work culture

15^th

22^nd

Setting up utilities

2^nd

10^th

Fitting in the new culture

7^th

26^th

Local transport

2^nd

28^th

Enjoying local food

7^th

16^th

Local culture

6^th

29^th

Using the local language

26^th

20^th

Making local friends

20^th

17^th

Integrating into the community

22^nd

23^rd

Feeling welcome at work

13^th

26^th

Local shops and markets

24^th

22^nd

Social life

2^nd

28^th

Sports

5^th

25^th

Working environment

12^th

28^th

Work / life balance

25^th

15^th

Entertainment

20^th

28^th

Quality of accommodation

29^th

19^th

Commuting

4^th

23^rd

Travelling more

3^rd

24^th

Healthcare access and quality

18^th

7^th

Healthy diet

18^th

19^th

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