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Mexico

Spain

Economics

 

30th

1st

Overall

MX

6th

ES

22nd

Income

MX

3rd

ES

25th

Disposable income

MX

10th

ES

25th

Higher quality accommodation

MX

3rd

ES

22nd

Domestic helper/staff

MX

4th

ES

21st

Swimming pool

MX

22nd

ES

5th

More than one property

MX

21st

ES

6th

Nicer Cars

MX

12th

ES

14th

Boat or yacht

MX

29th

ES

7th

More luxurious holidays

MX

11th

ES

25th

Healthcare

MX

18th

ES

9th

Experience

 

30th

1st

Overall

MX

6th

ES

3rd

Organising school for my children

MX

14th

ES

1st

Organising finances

MX

24th

ES

17th

Organising healthcare

MX

22nd

ES

20th

Finding accommodation

MX

11th

ES

8th

Learning the local language

MX

15th

ES

10th

Getting used to local food

MX

21st

ES

1st

Local weather

MX

12th

ES

2nd

Making friends

MX

23rd

ES

20th

Local work culture

MX

28th

ES

21st

Setting up utilities

MX

24th

ES

25th

Fitting in the new culture

MX

21st

ES

5th

Local transport

MX

25th

ES

13th

Enjoying local food

MX

4th

ES

1st

Local culture

MX

4th

ES

1st

Using the local language

MX

6th

ES

1st

Making local friends

MX

10th

ES

5th

Integrating into the community

MX

8th

ES

7th

Feeling welcome at work

MX

3rd

ES

24th

Local shops and markets

MX

3rd

ES

1st

Social life

MX

12th

ES

6th

Sports

MX

7th

ES

6th

Working environment

MX

21st

ES

4th

Work / life balance

MX

28th

ES

1st

Entertainment

MX

3rd

ES

2nd

Quality of accommodation

MX

1st

ES

25th

Commuting

MX

9th

ES

8th

Travelling more

MX

7th

ES

25th

Healthcare access and quality

MX

25th

ES

14th

Healthy diet

MX

12th

ES

1st

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