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League Table (based on 2012 results)

Italy

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Relax into the new life; don't sweat the small stuff

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Take advantage of the location and travel to the surrounding countries as much as possible

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Italy

Belgium

Economics

30^th

1^st

Overall

30^th

17^th

Income

21^st

15^th

Disposable income

30^th

19^th

Higher quality accommodation

26^th

10^th

Domestic helper/staff

17^th

11^th

Swimming pool

17^th

18^th

More than one property

8^th

18^th

Nicer Cars

24^th

16^th

Boat or yacht

12^th

6^th

More luxurious holidays

30^th

20^th

Healthcare

29^th

14^th

Experience

30^th

1^st

Overall

21^st

17^th

Organising school for my children

24^th

20^th

Organising finances

27^th

18^th

Organising healthcare

28^th

23^rd

Finding accommodation

19^th

12^th

Learning the local language

14^th

20^th

Getting used to local food

13^th

15^th

Local weather

6^th

29^th

Making friends

29^th

22^nd

Local work culture

11^th

13^th

Setting up utilities

28^th

26^th

Fitting in the new culture

22^nd

24^th

Local transport

23^rd

6^th

Enjoying local food

9^th

6^th

Local culture

15^th

10^th

Using the local language

2^nd

14^th

Making local friends

19^th

29^th

Integrating into the community

12^th

29^th

Feeling welcome at work

30^th

6^th

Local shops and markets

2^nd

5^th

Social life

25^th

11^th

Sports

21^st

24^th

Working environment

11^th

8^th

Work / life balance

4^th

24^th

Entertainment

12^th

13^th

Quality of accommodation

30^th

15^th

Commuting

28^th

20^th

Travelling more

28^th

15^th

Healthcare access and quality

22^nd

6^th

Healthy diet

3^rd

8^th

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

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