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Economics

 

30th

1st

Overall

QA

14th

Income

QA

16th

Disposable income

QA

12th

Higher quality accommodation

QA

19th

Domestic helper/staff

QA

18th

Swimming pool

QA

16th

More than one property

QA

3rd

Nicer Cars

QA

5th

Boat or yacht

QA

17th

More luxurious holidays

QA

4th

Healthcare

QA

13th

Experience

 

30th

1st

Overall

QA

24th

Organising school for my children

QA

16th

Organising finances

QA

11th

Organising healthcare

QA

21st

Finding accommodation

QA

26th

Learning the local language

QA

22nd

Getting used to local food

QA

17th

Local weather

QA

23rd

Making friends

QA

21st

Local work culture

QA

19th

Setting up utilities

QA

12th

Fitting in the new culture

QA

23rd

Local transport

QA

22nd

Enjoying local food

QA

24th

Local culture

QA

26th

Using the local language

QA

21st

Making local friends

QA

24th

Integrating into the community

QA

24th

Feeling welcome at work

QA

15th

Local shops and markets

QA

29th

Social life

QA

14th

Sports

QA

11th

Working environment

QA

19th

Work / life balance

QA

27th

Entertainment

QA

24th

Quality of accommodation

QA

21st

Commuting

QA

13th

Travelling more

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16th

Healthcare access and quality

QA

11th

Healthy diet

QA

24th

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