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Saudi Arabia

Philippines

Economics

 

31st

1st

Overall

SA

1st

PH

18th

Income

SA

8th

PH

14th

Disposable income

SA

1st

PH

19th

Nicer/bigger property

SA

19th

PH

3rd

Domestic helper/staff

SA

9th

PH

1st

Swimming pool

SA

20th

PH

3rd

More than one property

SA

15th

PH

2nd

Nicer Cars

SA

9th

PH

10th

Boat or yacht

SA

23rd

PH

14th

More luxurious holidays

SA

1st

PH

17th

Healthcare

SA

19th

PH

29th

Experience

 

31st

1st

Overall

SA

26th

PH

4th

Organising school for my children

SA

4th

PH

14th

Organising finances

SA

6th

PH

9th

Organising healthcare

SA

6th

PH

26th

Finding accommodation

SA

12th

PH

3rd

Learning the local language

SA

23rd

PH

15th

Getting used to local food

SA

22nd

PH

27th

Local weather

SA

27th

PH

12th

Making friends

SA

1st

PH

2nd

Local work culture

SA

20th

PH

4th

Setting up utilities

SA

4th

PH

21st

Fitting in the new culture

SA

17th

PH

9th

Local transport

SA

29th

PH

22nd

Enjoying local food

SA

14th

PH

13th

Local culture

SA

30th

PH

26th

Using the local language

SA

29th

PH

21st

Making local friends

SA

24th

PH

4th

Integrating into the community

SA

31st

PH

7th

Feeling welcome at work

SA

26th

PH

1st

Local shops and markets

SA

31st

PH

30th

Social life

SA

9th

PH

2nd

Sports

SA

5th

PH

22nd

Working environment

SA

31st

PH

9th

Work / life balance

SA

11th

PH

2nd

Entertainment

SA

31st

PH

4th

Quality of accommodation

SA

20th

PH

8th

Commuting

SA

5th

PH

16th

Travelling more

SA

10th

PH

11th

Healthcare access and quality

SA

24th

PH

19th

Healthy diet

SA

19th

PH

8th

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