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League Table (based on 2011 results)

Saudi Arabia

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Saudi Arabia

South Africa

Economics

31^st

1^st

Overall

1^st

19^th

Income

8^th

25^th

Disposable income

1^st

23^rd

Nicer/bigger property

19^th

2^nd

Domestic helper/staff

9^th

7^th

Swimming pool

20^th

1^st

More than one property

15^th

1^st

Nicer Cars

9^th

2^nd

Boat or yacht

23^rd

21^st

More luxurious holidays

1^st

27^th

Healthcare

19^th

8^th

Experience

31^st

1^st

Overall

26^th

3^rd

Organising school for my children

4^th

1^st

Organising finances

6^th

17^th

Organising healthcare

6^th

14^th

Finding accommodation

12^th

2^nd

Learning the local language

23^rd

6^th

Getting used to local food

22^nd

9^th

Local weather

27^th

4^th

Making friends

1^st

7^th

Local work culture

20^th

2^nd

Setting up utilities

4^th

12^th

Fitting in the new culture

17^th

6^th

Local transport

29^th

23^rd

Enjoying local food

14^th

12^th

Local culture

30^th

24^th

Using the local language

29^th

23^rd

Making local friends

24^th

14^th

Integrating into the community

31^st

1^st

Feeling welcome at work

26^th

3^rd

Local shops and markets

31^st

7^th

Social life

9^th

6^th

Sports

5^th

2^nd

Working environment

31^st

4^th

Work / life balance

11^th

4^th

Entertainment

31^st

9^th

Quality of accommodation

20^th

9^th

Commuting

5^th

21^st

Travelling more

10^th

27^th

Healthcare access and quality

24^th

11^th

Healthy diet

19^th

10^th

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Expat Explorer ranks 31 countries across various criteria from the 2011 survey.

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