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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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Thailand

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Japan

Thailand

Economics

30^th

1^st

Overall

16^th

3^rd

Income

8^th

6^th

Disposable income

17^th

4^th

Higher quality accommodation

28^th

2^nd

Domestic helper/staff

19^th

1^st

Swimming pool

21^st

2^nd

More than one property

28^th

1^st

Nicer Cars

28^th

17^th

Boat or yacht

30^th

4^th

More luxurious holidays

15^th

8^th

Healthcare

25^th

1^st

Experience

30^th

1^st

Overall

26^th

2^nd

Organising school for my children

28^th

12^th

Organising finances

29^th

6^th

Organising healthcare

25^th

5^th

Finding accommodation

13^th

2^nd

Learning the local language

25^th

30^th

Getting used to local food

22^nd

9^th

Local weather

27^th

13^th

Making friends

9^th

3^rd

Local work culture

29^th

20^th

Setting up utilities

20^th

15^th

Fitting in the new culture

28^th

9^th

Local transport

18^th

16^th

Enjoying local food

10^th

5^th

Local culture

5^th

14^th

Using the local language

7^th

15^th

Making local friends

23^rd

13^th

Integrating into the community

27^th

16^th

Feeling welcome at work

17^th

18^th

Local shops and markets

18^th

14^th

Social life

17^th

1^st

Sports

16^th

4^th

Working environment

27^th

9^th

Work / life balance

30^th

7^th

Entertainment

27^th

18^th

Quality of accommodation

22^nd

4^th

Commuting

30^th

19^th

Travelling more

11^th

2^nd

Healthcare access and quality

23^rd

2^nd

Healthy diet

7^th

2^nd

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

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