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Saudi Arabia

United Kingdom

Economics

 

31st

1st

Overall

SA

1st

GB

24th

Income

SA

8th

GB

10th

Disposable income

SA

1st

GB

24th

Nicer/bigger property

SA

19th

GB

31st

Domestic helper/staff

SA

9th

GB

24th

Swimming pool

SA

20th

GB

24th

More than one property

SA

15th

GB

24th

Nicer Cars

SA

9th

GB

26th

Boat or yacht

SA

23rd

GB

10th

More luxurious holidays

SA

1st

GB

11th

Healthcare

SA

19th

GB

28th

Experience

 

31st

1st

Overall

SA

26th

GB

29th

Organising school for my children

SA

4th

GB

23rd

Organising finances

SA

6th

GB

24th

Organising healthcare

SA

6th

GB

27th

Finding accommodation

SA

12th

GB

25th

Learning the local language

SA

23rd

GB

2nd

Getting used to local food

SA

22nd

GB

24th

Local weather

SA

27th

GB

30th

Making friends

SA

1st

GB

29th

Local work culture

SA

20th

GB

17th

Setting up utilities

SA

4th

GB

22nd

Fitting in the new culture

SA

17th

GB

19th

Local transport

SA

29th

GB

19th

Enjoying local food

SA

14th

GB

28th

Local culture

SA

30th

GB

17th

Using the local language

SA

29th

GB

6th

Making local friends

SA

24th

GB

19th

Integrating into the community

SA

31st

GB

12th

Feeling welcome at work

SA

26th

GB

7th

Local shops and markets

SA

31st

GB

12th

Social life

SA

9th

GB

27th

Sports

SA

5th

GB

26th

Working environment

SA

31st

GB

20th

Work / life balance

SA

11th

GB

22nd

Entertainment

SA

31st

GB

3rd

Quality of accommodation

SA

20th

GB

31st

Commuting

SA

5th

GB

31st

Travelling more

SA

10th

GB

13th

Healthcare access and quality

SA

24th

GB

31st

Healthy diet

SA

19th

GB

29th

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