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League Table (based on 2012 results)

Netherlands

Be prepared to go through ups and downs in the first year. Try your best to learn the language as it really helps you to integrate and gain respect of the locals

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Spain

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Learn some Spanish before you come and make the most of being outdoors

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Netherlands

Spain

Economics

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30^th

1^st

Overall

26^th

22^nd

Income

30^th

25^th

Disposable income

24^th

25^th

Higher quality accommodation

23^rd

22^nd

Domestic helper/staff

22^nd

21^st

Swimming pool

29^th

5^th

More than one property

24^th

6^th

Nicer Cars

22^nd

14^th

Boat or yacht

24^th

7^th

More luxurious holidays

14^th

25^th

Healthcare

7^th

9^th

Experience

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30^th

1^st

Overall

19^th

3^rd

Organising school for my children

15^th

1^st

Organising finances

21^st

17^th

Organising healthcare

15^th

20^th

Finding accommodation

25^th

8^th

Learning the local language

24^th

10^th

Getting used to local food

28^th

1^st

Local weather

22^nd

2^nd

Making friends

30^th

20^th

Local work culture

25^th

21^st

Setting up utilities

27^th

25^th

Fitting in the new culture

27^th

5^th

Local transport

9^th

13^th

Enjoying local food

19^th

1^st

Local culture

21^st

1^st

Using the local language

10^th

1^st

Making local friends

27^th

5^th

Integrating into the community

20^th

7^th

Feeling welcome at work

22^nd

24^th

Local shops and markets

12^th

1^st

Social life

24^th

6^th

Sports

8^th

6^th

Working environment

20^th

4^th

Work / life balance

10^th

1^st

Entertainment

10^th

2^nd

Quality of accommodation

24^th

25^th

Commuting

17^th

8^th

Travelling more

12^th

25^th

Healthcare access and quality

10^th

14^th

Healthy diet

11^th

1^st

Raising Children Abroad

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9^th

1^st

Overall

2^nd

^th

Safety of your children

4^th

Standard of education available to your children

4^th

Quality of childcare

6^th

Cost of raising children

3^rd

Spending more time out doors

^th

Spending more time with you

1^st

Playing more sports

5^th

Playing less video games

1^st

Watching less TV

2^nd

My children are eating less junk food now

^th

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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