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League Table (based on 2012 results)

New Zealand

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I love this country. I recommend anyone to explore and travel

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Netherlands

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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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New Zealand

Netherlands

Economics

30^th

1^st

Overall

25^th

26^th

Income

22^nd

30^th

Disposable income

20^th

24^th

Higher quality accommodation

29^th

23^rd

Domestic helper/staff

30^th

22^nd

Swimming pool

25^th

29^th

More than one property

29^th

24^th

Nicer Cars

21^st

22^nd

Boat or yacht

26^th

24^th

More luxurious holidays

29^th

14^th

Healthcare

19^th

7^th

Experience

30^th

1^st

Overall

16^th

19^th

Organising school for my children

9^th

15^th

Organising finances

5^th

21^st

Organising healthcare

12^th

15^th

Finding accommodation

15^th

25^th

Learning the local language

2^nd

24^th

Getting used to local food

25^th

28^th

Local weather

5^th

22^nd

Making friends

10^th

30^th

Local work culture

7^th

25^th

Setting up utilities

6^th

27^th

Fitting in the new culture

15^th

27^th

Local transport

20^th

9^th

Enjoying local food

28^th

19^th

Local culture

24^th

21^st

Using the local language

25^th

10^th

Making local friends

14^th

27^th

Integrating into the community

4^th

20^th

Feeling welcome at work

20^th

22^nd

Local shops and markets

13^th

12^th

Social life

13^th

24^th

Sports

18^th

8^th

Working environment

17^th

20^th

Work / life balance

5^th

10^th

Entertainment

16^th

10^th

Quality of accommodation

23^rd

24^th

Commuting

21^st

17^th

Travelling more

30^th

12^th

Healthcare access and quality

19^th

10^th

Healthy diet

4^th

11^th

Raising Children Abroad

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9^th

1^st

Overall

^th

2^nd

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

^th

Social integration of your children

^th

My children are enjoying their lives here

^th

My children are learning new language(s)

^th

My children are NOT missing home and their friends

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