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Saudi Arabia

Canada

Economics

 

31st

1st

Overall

SA

1st

CA

25th

Income

SA

8th

CA

28th

Disposable income

SA

1st

CA

22nd

Nicer/bigger property

SA

19th

CA

9th

Domestic helper/staff

SA

9th

CA

26th

Swimming pool

SA

20th

CA

19th

More than one property

SA

15th

CA

5th

Nicer Cars

SA

9th

CA

8th

Boat or yacht

SA

23rd

CA

3rd

More luxurious holidays

SA

1st

CA

23rd

Healthcare

SA

19th

CA

10th

Experience

 

31st

1st

Overall

SA

26th

CA

2nd

Organising school for my children

SA

4th

CA

5th

Organising finances

SA

6th

CA

22nd

Organising healthcare

SA

6th

CA

11th

Finding accommodation

SA

12th

CA

20th

Learning the local language

SA

23rd

CA

5th

Getting used to local food

SA

22nd

CA

8th

Local weather

SA

27th

CA

25th

Making friends

SA

1st

CA

22nd

Local work culture

SA

20th

CA

5th

Setting up utilities

SA

4th

CA

6th

Fitting in the new culture

SA

17th

CA

12th

Local transport

SA

29th

CA

7th

Enjoying local food

SA

14th

CA

10th

Local culture

SA

30th

CA

22nd

Using the local language

SA

29th

CA

17th

Making local friends

SA

24th

CA

6th

Integrating into the community

SA

31st

CA

5th

Feeling welcome at work

SA

26th

CA

22nd

Local shops and markets

SA

31st

CA

10th

Social life

SA

9th

CA

17th

Sports

SA

5th

CA

1st

Working environment

SA

31st

CA

1st

Work / life balance

SA

11th

CA

6th

Entertainment

SA

31st

CA

2nd

Quality of accommodation

SA

20th

CA

3rd

Commuting

SA

5th

CA

10th

Travelling more

SA

10th

CA

18th

Healthcare access and quality

SA

24th

CA

13th

Healthy diet

SA

19th

CA

14th

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