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League Table (based on 2012 results)

Mexico

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Learn the language and try to enjoy the local food

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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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Mexico

Bahrain

Economics

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30^th

1^st

Overall

6^th

9^th

Income

3^rd

14^th

Disposable income

10^th

9^th

Higher quality accommodation

3^rd

4^th

Domestic helper/staff

4^th

13^th

Swimming pool

22^nd

12^th

More than one property

21^st

5^th

Nicer Cars

12^th

2^nd

Boat or yacht

29^th

3^rd

More luxurious holidays

11^th

5^th

Healthcare

18^th

8^th

Experience

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30^th

1^st

Overall

6^th

11^th

Organising school for my children

14^th

4^th

Organising finances

24^th

4^th

Organising healthcare

22^nd

6^th

Finding accommodation

11^th

9^th

Learning the local language

15^th

23^rd

Getting used to local food

21^st

27^th

Local weather

12^th

19^th

Making friends

23^rd

5^th

Local work culture

28^th

3^rd

Setting up utilities

24^th

5^th

Fitting in the new culture

21^st

2^nd

Local transport

25^th

12^th

Enjoying local food

4^th

23^rd

Local culture

4^th

16^th

Using the local language

6^th

18^th

Making local friends

10^th

2^nd

Integrating into the community

8^th

17^th

Feeling welcome at work

3^rd

2^nd

Local shops and markets

3^rd

17^th

Social life

12^th

18^th

Sports

7^th

12^th

Working environment

21^st

2^nd

Work / life balance

28^th

8^th

Entertainment

3^rd

21^st

Quality of accommodation

1^st

8^th

Commuting

9^th

11^th

Travelling more

7^th

17^th

Healthcare access and quality

25^th

15^th

Healthy diet

12^th

30^th

Raising Children Abroad

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14^th

1^st

Overall

Mexico

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Bahrain

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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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