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League Table (based on 2012 results)

Japan

The people here are so friendly and go out their way to help you, even if they speak limited English. I feel welcome here

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Bahrain

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Consider moving to the area with lots of expats. It's easier to make friends and you'll get good advice

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Japan

Bahrain

Economics

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30^th

1^st

Overall

16^th

9^th

Income

8^th

14^th

Disposable income

17^th

9^th

Higher quality accommodation

28^th

4^th

Domestic helper/staff

19^th

13^th

Swimming pool

21^st

12^th

More than one property

28^th

5^th

Nicer Cars

28^th

2^nd

Boat or yacht

30^th

3^rd

More luxurious holidays

15^th

5^th

Healthcare

25^th

8^th

Experience

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30^th

1^st

Overall

26^th

11^th

Organising school for my children

28^th

4^th

Organising finances

29^th

4^th

Organising healthcare

25^th

6^th

Finding accommodation

13^th

9^th

Learning the local language

25^th

23^rd

Getting used to local food

22^nd

27^th

Local weather

27^th

19^th

Making friends

9^th

5^th

Local work culture

29^th

3^rd

Setting up utilities

20^th

5^th

Fitting in the new culture

28^th

2^nd

Local transport

18^th

12^th

Enjoying local food

10^th

23^rd

Local culture

5^th

16^th

Using the local language

7^th

18^th

Making local friends

23^rd

2^nd

Integrating into the community

27^th

17^th

Feeling welcome at work

17^th

2^nd

Local shops and markets

18^th

17^th

Social life

17^th

18^th

Sports

16^th

12^th

Working environment

27^th

2^nd

Work / life balance

30^th

8^th

Entertainment

27^th

21^st

Quality of accommodation

22^nd

8^th

Commuting

30^th

11^th

Travelling more

11^th

17^th

Healthcare access and quality

23^rd

15^th

Healthy diet

7^th

30^th

Raising Children Abroad

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14^th

1^st

Overall

Japan

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Bahrain

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* Unfortunately we cannot give an overall ranking for Japan or Bahrain as we received insufficient Raising Children Abroad data. To see a ranking, simply uncheck Raising Children Abroad criteria.

Safety of your children

Standard of education available to your children

Quality of childcare

Cost of raising children

Spending more time out doors

Spending more time with you

Playing more sports

Playing less video games

Watching less TV

My children are eating less junk food now

My children have settled in quicker than I have

Social integration of your children

My children are enjoying their lives here

My children are learning new language(s)

My children are NOT missing home and their friends

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