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League Table (based on 2012 results)

India

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Be prepared for cultural differences, but try to embrace the culture, and not fight it

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Keep an open mind and embrace the local culture

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India

United Arab Emirates

Economics

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30^th

1^st

Overall

11^th

20^th

Income

5^th

19^th

Disposable income

15^th

21^st

Higher quality accommodation

25^th

8^th

Domestic helper/staff

2^nd

16^th

Swimming pool

24^th

14^th

More than one property

7^th

17^th

Nicer Cars

19^th

3^rd

Boat or yacht

14^th

19^th

More luxurious holidays

9^th

12^th

Healthcare

24^th

12^th

Experience

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30^th

1^st

Overall

30^th

23^rd

Organising school for my children

29^th

22^nd

Organising finances

30^th

23^rd

Organising healthcare

30^th

16^th

Finding accommodation

28^th

24^th

Learning the local language

28^th

18^th

Getting used to local food

30^th

19^th

Local weather

21^st

26^th

Making friends

25^th

13^th

Local work culture

30^th

14^th

Setting up utilities

30^th

18^th

Fitting in the new culture

30^th

16^th

Local transport

30^th

21^st

Enjoying local food

27^th

21^st

Local culture

25^th

22^nd

Using the local language

30^th

22^nd

Making local friends

28^th

26^th

Integrating into the community

30^th

25^th

Feeling welcome at work

28^th

23^rd

Local shops and markets

25^th

26^th

Social life

5^th

15^th

Sports

17^th

22^nd

Working environment

30^th

14^th

Work / life balance

20^th

16^th

Entertainment

26^th

9^th

Quality of accommodation

26^th

14^th

Commuting

27^th

10^th

Travelling more

18^th

19^th

Healthcare access and quality

27^th

12^th

Healthy diet

16^th

22^nd

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Expat Explorer ranks 30 countries across various criteria from the 2012 survey.

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