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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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Saudi Arabia

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I advise new arrivals to learn about the culture and learn Arabic before coming to Saudi Arabia

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Italy

Saudi Arabia

Economics

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30^th

1^st

Overall

30^th

18^th

Income

21^st

18^th

Disposable income

30^th

16^th

Higher quality accommodation

26^th

15^th

Domestic helper/staff

17^th

15^th

Swimming pool

17^th

15^th

More than one property

8^th

13^th

Nicer Cars

24^th

7^th

Boat or yacht

12^th

18^th

More luxurious holidays

30^th

17^th

Healthcare

29^th

10^th

Experience

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30^th

1^st

Overall

21^st

29^th

Organising school for my children

24^th

25^th

Organising finances

27^th

25^th

Organising healthcare

28^th

18^th

Finding accommodation

19^th

22^nd

Learning the local language

14^th

13^th

Getting used to local food

13^th

18^th

Local weather

6^th

25^th

Making friends

29^th

19^th

Local work culture

11^th

22^nd

Setting up utilities

28^th

10^th

Fitting in the new culture

22^nd

26^th

Local transport

23^rd

28^th

Enjoying local food

9^th

16^th

Local culture

15^th

29^th

Using the local language

2^nd

20^th

Making local friends

19^th

17^th

Integrating into the community

12^th

23^rd

Feeling welcome at work

30^th

26^th

Local shops and markets

2^nd

22^nd

Social life

25^th

28^th

Sports

21^st

25^th

Working environment

11^th

28^th

Work / life balance

4^th

15^th

Entertainment

12^th

28^th

Quality of accommodation

30^th

19^th

Commuting

28^th

23^rd

Travelling more

28^th

24^th

Healthcare access and quality

22^nd

7^th

Healthy diet

3^rd

19^th

Raising Children Abroad

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9^th

1^st

Overall

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7^th

Safety of your children

7^th

Standard of education available to your children

9^th

Quality of childcare

3^rd

Cost of raising children

2^nd

Spending more time out doors

^th

Spending more time with you

3^rd

Playing more sports

7^th

Playing less video games

5^th

Watching less TV

8^th

My children are eating less junk food now

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My children have settled in quicker than I have

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Social integration of your children

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My children are enjoying their lives here

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My children are learning new language(s)

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My children are NOT missing home and their friends

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