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Netherlands

Canada

Economics

 

30th

1st

Overall

NL

26th

CA

23rd

Income

NL

30th

CA

28th

Disposable income

NL

24th

CA

23rd

Higher quality accommodation

NL

23rd

CA

14th

Domestic helper/staff

NL

22nd

CA

28th

Swimming pool

NL

29th

CA

19th

More than one property

NL

24th

CA

19th

Nicer Cars

NL

22nd

CA

11th

Boat or yacht

NL

24th

CA

9th

More luxurious holidays

NL

14th

CA

21st

Healthcare

NL

7th

CA

6th

Experience

 

30th

1st

Overall

NL

19th

CA

14th

Organising school for my children

NL

15th

CA

3rd

Organising finances

NL

21st

CA

10th

Organising healthcare

NL

15th

CA

10th

Finding accommodation

NL

25th

CA

5th

Learning the local language

NL

24th

CA

6th

Getting used to local food

NL

28th

CA

8th

Local weather

NL

22nd

CA

20th

Making friends

NL

30th

CA

15th

Local work culture

NL

25th

CA

6th

Setting up utilities

NL

27th

CA

3rd

Fitting in the new culture

NL

27th

CA

8th

Local transport

NL

9th

CA

14th

Enjoying local food

NL

19th

CA

25th

Local culture

NL

21st

CA

19th

Using the local language

NL

10th

CA

12th

Making local friends

NL

27th

CA

6th

Integrating into the community

NL

20th

CA

5th

Feeling welcome at work

NL

22nd

CA

9th

Local shops and markets

NL

12th

CA

16th

Social life

NL

24th

CA

29th

Sports

NL

8th

CA

20th

Working environment

NL

20th

CA

23rd

Work / life balance

NL

10th

CA

19th

Entertainment

NL

10th

CA

8th

Quality of accommodation

NL

24th

CA

12th

Commuting

NL

17th

CA

22nd

Travelling more

NL

12th

CA

22nd

Healthcare access and quality

NL

10th

CA

8th

Healthy diet

NL

11th

CA

20th

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