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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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United States

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Follow your heart and expect the unexpected

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Mexico

United States

Economics

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30^th

1^st

Overall

6^th

21^st

Income

3^rd

23^rd

Disposable income

10^th

22^nd

Higher quality accommodation

3^rd

17^th

Domestic helper/staff

4^th

29^th

Swimming pool

22^nd

13^th

More than one property

21^st

22^nd

Nicer Cars

12^th

6^th

Boat or yacht

29^th

10^th

More luxurious holidays

11^th

28^th

Healthcare

18^th

15^th

Experience

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30^th

1^st

Overall

6^th

20^th

Organising school for my children

14^th

13^th

Organising finances

24^th

14^th

Organising healthcare

22^nd

27^th

Finding accommodation

11^th

10^th

Learning the local language

15^th

7^th

Getting used to local food

21^st

16^th

Local weather

12^th

11^th

Making friends

23^rd

18^th

Local work culture

28^th

10^th

Setting up utilities

24^th

9^th

Fitting in the new culture

21^st

19^th

Local transport

25^th

17^th

Enjoying local food

4^th

18^th

Local culture

4^th

20^th

Using the local language

6^th

11^th

Making local friends

10^th

9^th

Integrating into the community

8^th

10^th

Feeling welcome at work

3^rd

16^th

Local shops and markets

3^rd

11^th

Social life

12^th

27^th

Sports

7^th

19^th

Working environment

21^st

24^th

Work / life balance

28^th

29^th

Entertainment

3^rd

4^th

Quality of accommodation

1^st

9^th

Commuting

9^th

26^th

Travelling more

7^th

21^st

Healthcare access and quality

25^th

20^th

Healthy diet

12^th

27^th

Raising Children Abroad

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9^th

1^st

Overall

^th

6^th

Safety of your children

8^th

Standard of education available to your children

8^th

Quality of childcare

8^th

Cost of raising children

6^th

Spending more time out doors

^th

Spending more time with you

8^th

Playing more sports

4^th

Playing less video games

9^th

Watching less TV

7^th

My children are eating less junk food now

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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

^th

My children are learning new language(s)

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My children are NOT missing home and their friends

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