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League Table (based on 2012 results)

Saudi Arabia

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I advise new arrivals to learn about the culture and learn Arabic before coming to Saudi Arabia

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Mexico

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Learn the language and try to enjoy the local food

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Saudi Arabia

Mexico

Economics

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30^th

1^st

Overall

18^th

6^th

Income

18^th

3^rd

Disposable income

16^th

10^th

Higher quality accommodation

15^th

3^rd

Domestic helper/staff

15^th

4^th

Swimming pool

15^th

22^nd

More than one property

13^th

21^st

Nicer Cars

7^th

12^th

Boat or yacht

18^th

29^th

More luxurious holidays

17^th

11^th

Healthcare

10^th

18^th

Experience

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30^th

1^st

Overall

29^th

6^th

Organising school for my children

25^th

14^th

Organising finances

25^th

24^th

Organising healthcare

18^th

22^nd

Finding accommodation

22^nd

11^th

Learning the local language

13^th

15^th

Getting used to local food

18^th

21^st

Local weather

25^th

12^th

Making friends

19^th

23^rd

Local work culture

22^nd

28^th

Setting up utilities

10^th

24^th

Fitting in the new culture

26^th

21^st

Local transport

28^th

25^th

Enjoying local food

16^th

4^th

Local culture

29^th

4^th

Using the local language

20^th

6^th

Making local friends

17^th

10^th

Integrating into the community

23^rd

8^th

Feeling welcome at work

26^th

3^rd

Local shops and markets

22^nd

3^rd

Social life

28^th

12^th

Sports

25^th

7^th

Working environment

28^th

21^st

Work / life balance

15^th

28^th

Entertainment

28^th

3^rd

Quality of accommodation

19^th

1^st

Commuting

23^rd

9^th

Travelling more

24^th

7^th

Healthcare access and quality

7^th

25^th

Healthy diet

19^th

12^th

Raising Children Abroad

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9^th

1^st

Overall

7^th

^th

Safety of your children

7^th

Standard of education available to your children

9^th

Quality of childcare

3^rd

Cost of raising children

2^nd

Spending more time out doors

^th

Spending more time with you

3^rd

Playing more sports

7^th

Playing less video games

5^th

Watching less TV

8^th

My children are eating less junk food now

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My children have settled in quicker than I have

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Social integration of your children

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My children are enjoying their lives here

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My children are learning new language(s)

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My children are NOT missing home and their friends

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