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India

Germany

Economics

 

30th

1st

Overall

IN

11th

DE

19th

Income

IN

5th

DE

20th

Disposable income

IN

15th

DE

18th

Higher quality accommodation

IN

25th

DE

7th

Domestic helper/staff

IN

2nd

DE

24th

Swimming pool

IN

24th

DE

23rd

More than one property

IN

7th

DE

25th

Nicer Cars

IN

19th

DE

9th

Boat or yacht

IN

14th

DE

21st

More luxurious holidays

IN

9th

DE

13th

Healthcare

IN

24th

DE

2nd

Experience

 

30th

1st

Overall

IN

30th

DE

8th

Organising school for my children

IN

29th

DE

17th

Organising finances

IN

30th

DE

12th

Organising healthcare

IN

30th

DE

13th

Finding accommodation

IN

28th

DE

21st

Learning the local language

IN

28th

DE

11th

Getting used to local food

IN

30th

DE

12th

Local weather

IN

21st

DE

15th

Making friends

IN

25th

DE

28th

Local work culture

IN

30th

DE

12th

Setting up utilities

IN

30th

DE

16th

Fitting in the new culture

IN

30th

DE

17th

Local transport

IN

30th

DE

5th

Enjoying local food

IN

27th

DE

13th

Local culture

IN

25th

DE

13th

Using the local language

IN

30th

DE

4th

Making local friends

IN

28th

DE

18th

Integrating into the community

IN

30th

DE

6th

Feeling welcome at work

IN

28th

DE

8th

Local shops and markets

IN

25th

DE

4th

Social life

IN

5th

DE

21st

Sports

IN

17th

DE

15th

Working environment

IN

30th

DE

10th

Work / life balance

IN

20th

DE

14th

Entertainment

IN

26th

DE

11th

Quality of accommodation

IN

26th

DE

10th

Commuting

IN

27th

DE

14th

Travelling more

IN

18th

DE

10th

Healthcare access and quality

IN

27th

DE

4th

Healthy diet

IN

16th

DE

21st

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