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Saudi Arabia

Malaysia

Economics

 

31st

1st

Overall

SA

1st

MY

17th

Income

SA

8th

MY

18th

Disposable income

SA

1st

MY

16th

Nicer/bigger property

SA

19th

MY

5th

Domestic helper/staff

SA

9th

MY

10th

Swimming pool

SA

20th

MY

6th

More than one property

SA

15th

MY

10th

Nicer Cars

SA

9th

MY

21st

Boat or yacht

SA

23rd

MY

31st

More luxurious holidays

SA

1st

MY

3rd

Healthcare

SA

19th

MY

14th

Experience

 

31st

1st

Overall

SA

26th

MY

5th

Organising school for my children

SA

4th

MY

26th

Organising finances

SA

6th

MY

13th

Organising healthcare

SA

6th

MY

13th

Finding accommodation

SA

12th

MY

9th

Learning the local language

SA

23rd

MY

8th

Getting used to local food

SA

22nd

MY

13th

Local weather

SA

27th

MY

11th

Making friends

SA

1st

MY

11th

Local work culture

SA

20th

MY

11th

Setting up utilities

SA

4th

MY

9th

Fitting in the new culture

SA

17th

MY

13th

Local transport

SA

29th

MY

15th

Enjoying local food

SA

14th

MY

8th

Local culture

SA

30th

MY

15th

Using the local language

SA

29th

MY

27th

Making local friends

SA

24th

MY

5th

Integrating into the community

SA

31st

MY

15th

Feeling welcome at work

SA

26th

MY

25th

Local shops and markets

SA

31st

MY

16th

Social life

SA

9th

MY

3rd

Sports

SA

5th

MY

10th

Working environment

SA

31st

MY

16th

Work / life balance

SA

11th

MY

17th

Entertainment

SA

31st

MY

22nd

Quality of accommodation

SA

20th

MY

1st

Commuting

SA

5th

MY

2nd

Travelling more

SA

10th

MY

1st

Healthcare access and quality

SA

24th

MY

5th

Healthy diet

SA

19th

MY

11th

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