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League Table (based on 2012 results)

Qatar

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Try to come for a week on your own and have a proper look around before you make the move

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Hong Kong

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Live your life as you if will be here long term, don't put things off because you think you'll be gone in a year or two - many stay here longer than they initially expected

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Qatar

Hong Kong

Economics

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30^th

1^st

Overall

14^th

4^th

Income

16^th

4^th

Disposable income

12^th

3^rd

Higher quality accommodation

19^th

30^th

Domestic helper/staff

18^th

5^th

Swimming pool

16^th

9^th

More than one property

3^rd

10^th

Nicer Cars

5^th

25^th

Boat or yacht

17^th

11^th

More luxurious holidays

4^th

6^th

Healthcare

13^th

17^th

Experience

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30^th

1^st

Overall

24^th

12^th

Organising school for my children

16^th

27^th

Organising finances

11^th

3^rd

Organising healthcare

21^st

1^st

Finding accommodation

26^th

17^th

Learning the local language

22^nd

27^th

Getting used to local food

17^th

14^th

Local weather

23^rd

16^th

Making friends

21^st

6^th

Local work culture

19^th

15^th

Setting up utilities

12^th

2^nd

Fitting in the new culture

23^rd

7^th

Local transport

22^nd

2^nd

Enjoying local food

24^th

7^th

Local culture

26^th

6^th

Using the local language

21^st

26^th

Making local friends

24^th

20^th

Integrating into the community

24^th

22^nd

Feeling welcome at work

15^th

13^th

Local shops and markets

29^th

24^th

Social life

14^th

2^nd

Sports

11^th

5^th

Working environment

19^th

12^th

Work / life balance

27^th

25^th

Entertainment

24^th

20^th

Quality of accommodation

21^st

29^th

Commuting

13^th

4^th

Travelling more

16^th

3^rd

Healthcare access and quality

11^th

18^th

Healthy diet

24^th

18^th

Raising Children Abroad

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9^th

1^st

Overall

^th

3^rd

Safety of your children

1^st

Standard of education available to your children

1^st

Quality of childcare

1^st

Cost of raising children

5^th

Spending more time out doors

^th

Spending more time with you

2^nd

Playing more sports

3^rd

Playing less video games

4^th

Watching less TV

1^st

My children are eating less junk food now

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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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