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Saudi Arabia

United Arab Emirates

Economics

 

31st

1st

Overall

SA

1st

AE

8th

Income

SA

8th

AE

13th

Disposable income

SA

1st

AE

9th

Nicer/bigger property

SA

19th

AE

7th

Domestic helper/staff

SA

9th

AE

15th

Swimming pool

SA

20th

AE

10th

More than one property

SA

15th

AE

17th

Nicer Cars

SA

9th

AE

1st

Boat or yacht

SA

23rd

AE

15th

More luxurious holidays

SA

1st

AE

6th

Healthcare

SA

19th

AE

18th

Experience

 

31st

1st

Overall

SA

26th

AE

22nd

Organising school for my children

SA

4th

AE

27th

Organising finances

SA

6th

AE

20th

Organising healthcare

SA

6th

AE

9th

Finding accommodation

SA

12th

AE

23rd

Learning the local language

SA

23rd

AE

26th

Getting used to local food

SA

22nd

AE

17th

Local weather

SA

27th

AE

26th

Making friends

SA

1st

AE

19th

Local work culture

SA

20th

AE

14th

Setting up utilities

SA

4th

AE

19th

Fitting in the new culture

SA

17th

AE

16th

Local transport

SA

29th

AE

18th

Enjoying local food

SA

14th

AE

26th

Local culture

SA

30th

AE

29th

Using the local language

SA

29th

AE

30th

Making local friends

SA

24th

AE

31st

Integrating into the community

SA

31st

AE

29th

Feeling welcome at work

SA

26th

AE

8th

Local shops and markets

SA

31st

AE

25th

Social life

SA

9th

AE

14th

Sports

SA

5th

AE

14th

Working environment

SA

31st

AE

14th

Work / life balance

SA

11th

AE

19th

Entertainment

SA

31st

AE

20th

Quality of accommodation

SA

20th

AE

6th

Commuting

SA

5th

AE

7th

Travelling more

SA

10th

AE

12th

Healthcare access and quality

SA

24th

AE

14th

Healthy diet

SA

19th

AE

24th

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