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League Table (based on 2012 results)

Qatar

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Germany

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Qatar

Germany

Economics

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30^th

1^st

Overall

14^th

19^th

Income

16^th

20^th

Disposable income

12^th

18^th

Higher quality accommodation

19^th

7^th

Domestic helper/staff

18^th

24^th

Swimming pool

16^th

23^rd

More than one property

3^rd

25^th

Nicer Cars

5^th

9^th

Boat or yacht

17^th

21^st

More luxurious holidays

4^th

13^th

Healthcare

13^th

2^nd

Experience

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30^th

1^st

Overall

24^th

8^th

Organising school for my children

16^th

17^th

Organising finances

11^th

12^th

Organising healthcare

21^st

13^th

Finding accommodation

26^th

21^st

Learning the local language

22^nd

11^th

Getting used to local food

17^th

12^th

Local weather

23^rd

15^th

Making friends

21^st

28^th

Local work culture

19^th

12^th

Setting up utilities

12^th

16^th

Fitting in the new culture

23^rd

17^th

Local transport

22^nd

5^th

Enjoying local food

24^th

13^th

Local culture

26^th

13^th

Using the local language

21^st

4^th

Making local friends

24^th

18^th

Integrating into the community

24^th

6^th

Feeling welcome at work

15^th

8^th

Local shops and markets

29^th

4^th

Social life

14^th

21^st

Sports

11^th

15^th

Working environment

19^th

10^th

Work / life balance

27^th

14^th

Entertainment

24^th

11^th

Quality of accommodation

21^st

10^th

Commuting

13^th

14^th

Travelling more

16^th

10^th

Healthcare access and quality

11^th

4^th

Healthy diet

24^th

21^st

Raising Children Abroad

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14^th

1^st

Overall

Qatar

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Germany

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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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