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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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Malaysia

Saudi Arabia

Economics

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30^th

1^st

Overall

12^th

18^th

Income

12^th

18^th

Disposable income

11^th

16^th

Higher quality accommodation

6^th

15^th

Domestic helper/staff

9^th

15^th

Swimming pool

6^th

15^th

More than one property

11^th

13^th

Nicer Cars

20^th

7^th

Boat or yacht

25^th

18^th

More luxurious holidays

3^rd

17^th

Healthcare

20^th

10^th

Experience

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30^th

1^st

Overall

5^th

29^th

Organising school for my children

7^th

25^th

Organising finances

2^nd

25^th

Organising healthcare

7^th

18^th

Finding accommodation

4^th

22^nd

Learning the local language

21^st

13^th

Getting used to local food

10^th

18^th

Local weather

9^th

25^th

Making friends

12^th

19^th

Local work culture

8^th

22^nd

Setting up utilities

8^th

10^th

Fitting in the new culture

1^st

26^th

Local transport

3^rd

28^th

Enjoying local food

8^th

16^th

Local culture

2^nd

29^th

Using the local language

28^th

20^th

Making local friends

1^st

17^th

Integrating into the community

15^th

23^rd

Feeling welcome at work

14^th

26^th

Local shops and markets

10^th

22^nd

Social life

7^th

28^th

Sports

9^th

25^th

Working environment

16^th

28^th

Work / life balance

26^th

15^th

Entertainment

7^th

28^th

Quality of accommodation

3^rd

19^th

Commuting

15^th

23^rd

Travelling more

13^th

24^th

Healthcare access and quality

9^th

7^th

Healthy diet

9^th

19^th

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

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