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League Table (based on 2012 results)

Qatar

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Qatar

Spain

Economics

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30^th

1^st

Overall

14^th

22^nd

Income

16^th

25^th

Disposable income

12^th

25^th

Higher quality accommodation

19^th

22^nd

Domestic helper/staff

18^th

21^st

Swimming pool

16^th

5^th

More than one property

3^rd

6^th

Nicer Cars

5^th

14^th

Boat or yacht

17^th

7^th

More luxurious holidays

4^th

25^th

Healthcare

13^th

9^th

Experience

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30^th

1^st

Overall

24^th

3^rd

Organising school for my children

16^th

1^st

Organising finances

11^th

17^th

Organising healthcare

21^st

20^th

Finding accommodation

26^th

8^th

Learning the local language

22^nd

10^th

Getting used to local food

17^th

1^st

Local weather

23^rd

2^nd

Making friends

21^st

20^th

Local work culture

19^th

21^st

Setting up utilities

12^th

25^th

Fitting in the new culture

23^rd

5^th

Local transport

22^nd

13^th

Enjoying local food

24^th

1^st

Local culture

26^th

1^st

Using the local language

21^st

1^st

Making local friends

24^th

5^th

Integrating into the community

24^th

7^th

Feeling welcome at work

15^th

24^th

Local shops and markets

29^th

1^st

Social life

14^th

6^th

Sports

11^th

6^th

Working environment

19^th

4^th

Work / life balance

27^th

1^st

Entertainment

24^th

2^nd

Quality of accommodation

21^st

25^th

Commuting

13^th

8^th

Travelling more

16^th

25^th

Healthcare access and quality

11^th

14^th

Healthy diet

24^th

1^st

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