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Italy

New Zealand

Economics

 

30th

1st

Overall

IT

30th

NZ

25th

Income

IT

21st

NZ

22nd

Disposable income

IT

30th

NZ

20th

Higher quality accommodation

IT

26th

NZ

29th

Domestic helper/staff

IT

17th

NZ

30th

Swimming pool

IT

17th

NZ

25th

More than one property

IT

8th

NZ

29th

Nicer Cars

IT

24th

NZ

21st

Boat or yacht

IT

12th

NZ

26th

More luxurious holidays

IT

30th

NZ

29th

Healthcare

IT

29th

NZ

19th

Experience

 

30th

1st

Overall

IT

21st

NZ

16th

Organising school for my children

IT

24th

NZ

9th

Organising finances

IT

27th

NZ

5th

Organising healthcare

IT

28th

NZ

12th

Finding accommodation

IT

19th

NZ

15th

Learning the local language

IT

14th

NZ

2nd

Getting used to local food

IT

13th

NZ

25th

Local weather

IT

6th

NZ

5th

Making friends

IT

29th

NZ

10th

Local work culture

IT

11th

NZ

7th

Setting up utilities

IT

28th

NZ

6th

Fitting in the new culture

IT

22nd

NZ

15th

Local transport

IT

23rd

NZ

20th

Enjoying local food

IT

9th

NZ

28th

Local culture

IT

15th

NZ

24th

Using the local language

IT

2nd

NZ

25th

Making local friends

IT

19th

NZ

14th

Integrating into the community

IT

12th

NZ

4th

Feeling welcome at work

IT

30th

NZ

20th

Local shops and markets

IT

2nd

NZ

13th

Social life

IT

25th

NZ

13th

Sports

IT

21st

NZ

18th

Working environment

IT

11th

NZ

17th

Work / life balance

IT

4th

NZ

5th

Entertainment

IT

12th

NZ

16th

Quality of accommodation

IT

30th

NZ

23rd

Commuting

IT

28th

NZ

21st

Travelling more

IT

28th

NZ

30th

Healthcare access and quality

IT

22nd

NZ

19th

Healthy diet

IT

3rd

NZ

4th

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