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India

Singapore

Economics

 

30th

1st

Overall

IN

11th

SG

1st

Income

IN

5th

SG

1st

Disposable income

IN

15th

SG

2nd

Higher quality accommodation

IN

25th

SG

12th

Domestic helper/staff

IN

2nd

SG

8th

Swimming pool

IN

24th

SG

3rd

More than one property

IN

7th

SG

15th

Nicer Cars

IN

19th

SG

26th

Boat or yacht

IN

14th

SG

27th

More luxurious holidays

IN

9th

SG

2nd

Healthcare

IN

24th

SG

4th

Experience

 

30th

1st

Overall

IN

30th

SG

4th

Organising school for my children

IN

29th

SG

8th

Organising finances

IN

30th

SG

7th

Organising healthcare

IN

30th

SG

3rd

Finding accommodation

IN

28th

SG

7th

Learning the local language

IN

28th

SG

8th

Getting used to local food

IN

30th

SG

4th

Local weather

IN

21st

SG

14th

Making friends

IN

25th

SG

7th

Local work culture

IN

30th

SG

5th

Setting up utilities

IN

30th

SG

1st

Fitting in the new culture

IN

30th

SG

4th

Local transport

IN

30th

SG

1st

Enjoying local food

IN

27th

SG

3rd

Local culture

IN

25th

SG

3rd

Using the local language

IN

30th

SG

24th

Making local friends

IN

28th

SG

25th

Integrating into the community

IN

30th

SG

26th

Feeling welcome at work

IN

28th

SG

11th

Local shops and markets

IN

25th

SG

20th

Social life

IN

5th

SG

4th

Sports

IN

17th

SG

13th

Working environment

IN

30th

SG

5th

Work / life balance

IN

20th

SG

17th

Entertainment

IN

26th

SG

14th

Quality of accommodation

IN

26th

SG

13th

Commuting

IN

27th

SG

6th

Travelling more

IN

18th

SG

8th

Healthcare access and quality

IN

27th

SG

1st

Healthy diet

IN

16th

SG

10th

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