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Saudi Arabia

Singapore

Economics

 

31st

1st

Overall

SA

1st

SG

3rd

Income

SA

8th

SG

2nd

Disposable income

SA

1st

SG

7th

Nicer/bigger property

SA

19th

SG

24th

Domestic helper/staff

SA

9th

SG

17th

Swimming pool

SA

20th

SG

4th

More than one property

SA

15th

SG

16th

Nicer Cars

SA

9th

SG

29th

Boat or yacht

SA

23rd

SG

25th

More luxurious holidays

SA

1st

SG

7th

Healthcare

SA

19th

SG

9th

Experience

 

31st

1st

Overall

SA

26th

SG

11th

Organising school for my children

SA

4th

SG

28th

Organising finances

SA

6th

SG

11th

Organising healthcare

SA

6th

SG

7th

Finding accommodation

SA

12th

SG

18th

Learning the local language

SA

23rd

SG

7th

Getting used to local food

SA

22nd

SG

16th

Local weather

SA

27th

SG

20th

Making friends

SA

1st

SG

21st

Local work culture

SA

20th

SG

7th

Setting up utilities

SA

4th

SG

3rd

Fitting in the new culture

SA

17th

SG

2nd

Local transport

SA

29th

SG

1st

Enjoying local food

SA

14th

SG

18th

Local culture

SA

30th

SG

9th

Using the local language

SA

29th

SG

28th

Making local friends

SA

24th

SG

18th

Integrating into the community

SA

31st

SG

18th

Feeling welcome at work

SA

26th

SG

9th

Local shops and markets

SA

31st

SG

28th

Social life

SA

9th

SG

18th

Sports

SA

5th

SG

8th

Working environment

SA

31st

SG

11th

Work / life balance

SA

11th

SG

21st

Entertainment

SA

31st

SG

21st

Quality of accommodation

SA

20th

SG

12th

Commuting

SA

5th

SG

11th

Travelling more

SA

10th

SG

4th

Healthcare access and quality

SA

24th

SG

7th

Healthy diet

SA

19th

SG

17th

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