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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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France

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Do your best to speak the local language. People will love you for it, and do their best to help you

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Mexico

France

Economics

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30^th

1^st

Overall

6^th

27^th

Income

3^rd

27^th

Disposable income

10^th

28^th

Higher quality accommodation

3^rd

24^th

Domestic helper/staff

4^th

23^rd

Swimming pool

22^nd

10^th

More than one property

21^st

30^th

Nicer Cars

12^th

23^rd

Boat or yacht

29^th

16^th

More luxurious holidays

11^th

24^th

Healthcare

18^th

3^rd

Experience

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30^th

1^st

Overall

6^th

13^th

Organising school for my children

14^th

21^st

Organising finances

24^th

15^th

Organising healthcare

22^nd

14^th

Finding accommodation

11^th

20^th

Learning the local language

15^th

19^th

Getting used to local food

21^st

7^th

Local weather

12^th

10^th

Making friends

23^rd

17^th

Local work culture

28^th

17^th

Setting up utilities

24^th

22^nd

Fitting in the new culture

21^st

14^th

Local transport

25^th

8^th

Enjoying local food

4^th

2^nd

Local culture

4^th

11^th

Using the local language

6^th

3^rd

Making local friends

10^th

22^nd

Integrating into the community

8^th

14^th

Feeling welcome at work

3^rd

10^th

Local shops and markets

3^rd

6^th

Social life

12^th

19^th

Sports

7^th

26^th

Working environment

21^st

26^th

Work / life balance

28^th

13^th

Entertainment

3^rd

19^th

Quality of accommodation

1^st

27^th

Commuting

9^th

5^th

Travelling more

7^th

27^th

Healthcare access and quality

25^th

3^rd

Healthy diet

12^th

6^th

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

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