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Saudi Arabia

Hong Kong

Economics

 

31st

1st

Overall

SA

1st

HK

9th

Income

SA

8th

HK

6th

Disposable income

SA

1st

HK

11th

Nicer/bigger property

SA

19th

HK

29th

Domestic helper/staff

SA

9th

HK

14th

Swimming pool

SA

20th

HK

23rd

More than one property

SA

15th

HK

18th

Nicer Cars

SA

9th

HK

30th

Boat or yacht

SA

23rd

HK

22nd

More luxurious holidays

SA

1st

HK

2nd

Healthcare

SA

19th

HK

15th

Experience

 

31st

1st

Overall

SA

26th

HK

15th

Organising school for my children

SA

4th

HK

30th

Organising finances

SA

6th

HK

2nd

Organising healthcare

SA

6th

HK

2nd

Finding accommodation

SA

12th

HK

11th

Learning the local language

SA

23rd

HK

27th

Getting used to local food

SA

22nd

HK

21st

Local weather

SA

27th

HK

19th

Making friends

SA

1st

HK

3rd

Local work culture

SA

20th

HK

3rd

Setting up utilities

SA

4th

HK

2nd

Fitting in the new culture

SA

17th

HK

4th

Local transport

SA

29th

HK

2nd

Enjoying local food

SA

14th

HK

24th

Local culture

SA

30th

HK

12th

Using the local language

SA

29th

HK

25th

Making local friends

SA

24th

HK

22nd

Integrating into the community

SA

31st

HK

19th

Feeling welcome at work

SA

26th

HK

19th

Local shops and markets

SA

31st

HK

24th

Social life

SA

9th

HK

4th

Sports

SA

5th

HK

7th

Working environment

SA

31st

HK

19th

Work / life balance

SA

11th

HK

31st

Entertainment

SA

31st

HK

18th

Quality of accommodation

SA

20th

HK

30th

Commuting

SA

5th

HK

1st

Travelling more

SA

10th

HK

3rd

Healthcare access and quality

SA

24th

HK

9th

Healthy diet

SA

19th

HK

20th

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