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Saudi Arabia

France

Economics

 

31st

1st

Overall

SA

1st

FR

28th

Income

SA

8th

FR

26th

Disposable income

SA

1st

FR

30th

Nicer/bigger property

SA

19th

FR

18th

Domestic helper/staff

SA

9th

FR

29th

Swimming pool

SA

20th

FR

17th

More than one property

SA

15th

FR

11th

Nicer Cars

SA

9th

FR

20th

Boat or yacht

SA

23rd

FR

16th

More luxurious holidays

SA

1st

FR

31st

Healthcare

SA

19th

FR

1st

Experience

 

31st

1st

Overall

SA

26th

FR

16th

Organising school for my children

SA

4th

FR

8th

Organising finances

SA

6th

FR

19th

Organising healthcare

SA

6th

FR

20th

Finding accommodation

SA

12th

FR

13th

Learning the local language

SA

23rd

FR

12th

Getting used to local food

SA

22nd

FR

4th

Local weather

SA

27th

FR

7th

Making friends

SA

1st

FR

24th

Local work culture

SA

20th

FR

31st

Setting up utilities

SA

4th

FR

18th

Fitting in the new culture

SA

17th

FR

22nd

Local transport

SA

29th

FR

12th

Enjoying local food

SA

14th

FR

3rd

Local culture

SA

30th

FR

21st

Using the local language

SA

29th

FR

5th

Making local friends

SA

24th

FR

10th

Integrating into the community

SA

31st

FR

10th

Feeling welcome at work

SA

26th

FR

2nd

Local shops and markets

SA

31st

FR

2nd

Social life

SA

9th

FR

24th

Sports

SA

5th

FR

30th

Working environment

SA

31st

FR

21st

Work / life balance

SA

11th

FR

12th

Entertainment

SA

31st

FR

16th

Quality of accommodation

SA

20th

FR

26th

Commuting

SA

5th

FR

26th

Travelling more

SA

10th

FR

29th

Healthcare access and quality

SA

24th

FR

3rd

Healthy diet

SA

19th

FR

2nd

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