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Saudi Arabia

Economics
  Saudi Arabia [Not Selected]
Score Rank Score Rank
Overall 0.57   1  
Income 0.39   8  
Disposable income 0.80   1  
Nicer/bigger property 0.72   19  
Domestic helper/staff 0.77   9  
Swimming pool 0.23   20  
More than one property 0.28   15  
Nicer Cars 0.55   9  
Boat or yacht 0.09   23  
More luxurious holidays 0.83   1  
Healthcare 0.62   19  
Experience
  Saudi Arabia [Not Selected]
Score Rank Score Rank
Overall 0.46   26  
Organising school for my children 0.71   4  
Organising finances 0.65   6  
Organising healthcare 0.70   6  
Finding accommodation 0.59   12  
Learning the local language 0.13   23  
Getting used to local food 0.70   22  
Local weather 0.47   27  
Making friends 0.77   1  
Local work culture 0.37   20  
Setting up utilities 0.71   4  
Fitting in the new culture 0.57   17  
Local transport 0.49   29  
Enjoying local food 0.53   14  
Local culture 0.79   30  
Using the local language 0.44   29  
Making local friends 0.36   24  
Integrating into the community 0.33   31  
Feeling welcome at work 0.78   26  
Local shops and markets 0.40   31  
Social life 0.41   9  
Sports 0.45   5  
Working environment 0.22   31  
Work / life balance 0.54   11  
Entertainment 0.05   31  
Quality of accommodation 0.45   20  
Commuting 0.72   5  
Travelling more 0.77   10  
Healthcare access and quality 0.28   24  
Healthy diet 0.33   19  

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