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League Table (based on 2012 results)

Malaysia

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Have an open mind and treat all people as you would wish to be treated

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Australia

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Get amongst it and meet people. Aussies are very fun, sporty and outgoing

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Malaysia

Australia

Economics

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30^th

1^st

Overall

12^th

15^th

Income

12^th

17^th

Disposable income

11^th

13^th

Higher quality accommodation

6^th

16^th

Domestic helper/staff

9^th

25^th

Swimming pool

6^th

11^th

More than one property

11^th

9^th

Nicer Cars

20^th

10^th

Boat or yacht

25^th

8^th

More luxurious holidays

3^rd

19^th

Healthcare

20^th

11^th

Experience

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30^th

1^st

Overall

5^th

10^th

Organising school for my children

7^th

5^th

Organising finances

2^nd

8^th

Organising healthcare

7^th

9^th

Finding accommodation

4^th

16^th

Learning the local language

21^st

3^rd

Getting used to local food

10^th

3^rd

Local weather

9^th

4^th

Making friends

12^th

11^th

Local work culture

8^th

4^th

Setting up utilities

8^th

7^th

Fitting in the new culture

1^st

6^th

Local transport

3^rd

11^th

Enjoying local food

8^th

12^th

Local culture

2^nd

9^th

Using the local language

28^th

13^th

Making local friends

1^st

4^th

Integrating into the community

15^th

3^rd

Feeling welcome at work

14^th

4^th

Local shops and markets

10^th

8^th

Social life

7^th

22^nd

Sports

9^th

14^th

Working environment

16^th

13^th

Work / life balance

26^th

12^th

Entertainment

7^th

6^th

Quality of accommodation

3^rd

18^th

Commuting

15^th

25^th

Travelling more

13^th

23^rd

Healthcare access and quality

9^th

16^th

Healthy diet

9^th

17^th

Raising Children Abroad

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9^th

1^st

Overall

^th

4^th

Safety of your children

5^th

Standard of education available to your children

7^th

Quality of childcare

7^th

Cost of raising children

9^th

Spending more time out doors

^th

Spending more time with you

5^th

Playing more sports

2^nd

Playing less video games

2^nd

Watching less TV

4^th

My children are eating less junk food now

^th

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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