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Japan

United Arab Emirates

Economics

 

30th

1st

Overall

JP

16th

AE

20th

Income

JP

8th

AE

19th

Disposable income

JP

17th

AE

21st

Higher quality accommodation

JP

28th

AE

8th

Domestic helper/staff

JP

19th

AE

16th

Swimming pool

JP

21st

AE

14th

More than one property

JP

28th

AE

17th

Nicer Cars

JP

28th

AE

3rd

Boat or yacht

JP

30th

AE

19th

More luxurious holidays

JP

15th

AE

12th

Healthcare

JP

25th

AE

12th

Experience

 

30th

1st

Overall

JP

26th

AE

23rd

Organising school for my children

JP

28th

AE

22nd

Organising finances

JP

29th

AE

23rd

Organising healthcare

JP

25th

AE

16th

Finding accommodation

JP

13th

AE

24th

Learning the local language

JP

25th

AE

18th

Getting used to local food

JP

22nd

AE

19th

Local weather

JP

27th

AE

26th

Making friends

JP

9th

AE

13th

Local work culture

JP

29th

AE

14th

Setting up utilities

JP

20th

AE

18th

Fitting in the new culture

JP

28th

AE

16th

Local transport

JP

18th

AE

21st

Enjoying local food

JP

10th

AE

21st

Local culture

JP

5th

AE

22nd

Using the local language

JP

7th

AE

22nd

Making local friends

JP

23rd

AE

26th

Integrating into the community

JP

27th

AE

25th

Feeling welcome at work

JP

17th

AE

23rd

Local shops and markets

JP

18th

AE

26th

Social life

JP

17th

AE

15th

Sports

JP

16th

AE

22nd

Working environment

JP

27th

AE

14th

Work / life balance

JP

30th

AE

16th

Entertainment

JP

27th

AE

9th

Quality of accommodation

JP

22nd

AE

14th

Commuting

JP

30th

AE

10th

Travelling more

JP

11th

AE

19th

Healthcare access and quality

JP

23rd

AE

12th

Healthy diet

JP

7th

AE

22nd

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