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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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Spain

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

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New Zealand

Spain

Economics

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30^th

1^st

Overall

25^th

22^nd

Income

22^nd

25^th

Disposable income

20^th

25^th

Higher quality accommodation

29^th

22^nd

Domestic helper/staff

30^th

21^st

Swimming pool

25^th

5^th

More than one property

29^th

6^th

Nicer Cars

21^st

14^th

Boat or yacht

26^th

7^th

More luxurious holidays

29^th

25^th

Healthcare

19^th

9^th

Experience

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30^th

1^st

Overall

16^th

3^rd

Organising school for my children

9^th

1^st

Organising finances

5^th

17^th

Organising healthcare

12^th

20^th

Finding accommodation

15^th

8^th

Learning the local language

2^nd

10^th

Getting used to local food

25^th

1^st

Local weather

5^th

2^nd

Making friends

10^th

20^th

Local work culture

7^th

21^st

Setting up utilities

6^th

25^th

Fitting in the new culture

15^th

5^th

Local transport

20^th

13^th

Enjoying local food

28^th

1^st

Local culture

24^th

1^st

Using the local language

25^th

1^st

Making local friends

14^th

5^th

Integrating into the community

4^th

7^th

Feeling welcome at work

20^th

24^th

Local shops and markets

13^th

1^st

Social life

13^th

6^th

Sports

18^th

6^th

Working environment

17^th

4^th

Work / life balance

5^th

1^st

Entertainment

16^th

2^nd

Quality of accommodation

23^rd

25^th

Commuting

21^st

8^th

Travelling more

30^th

25^th

Healthcare access and quality

19^th

14^th

Healthy diet

4^th

1^st

Raising Children Abroad

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14^th

1^st

Overall

New Zealand

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Spain

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Safety of your children

Standard of education available to your children

Quality of childcare

Cost of raising children

Spending more time out doors

Spending more time with you

Playing more sports

Playing less video games

Watching less TV

My children are eating less junk food now

My children have settled in quicker than I have

Social integration of your children

My children are enjoying their lives here

My children are learning new language(s)

My children are NOT missing home and their friends

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