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Saudi Arabia

Vietnam

Economics

 

31st

1st

Overall

SA

1st

VN

14th

Income

SA

8th

VN

19th

Disposable income

SA

1st

VN

8th

Nicer/bigger property

SA

19th

VN

13th

Domestic helper/staff

SA

9th

VN

5th

Swimming pool

SA

20th

VN

16th

More than one property

SA

15th

VN

26th

Nicer Cars

SA

9th

VN

28th

Boat or yacht

SA

23rd

VN

27th

More luxurious holidays

SA

1st

VN

15th

Healthcare

SA

19th

VN

27th

Experience

 

31st

1st

Overall

SA

26th

VN

19th

Organising school for my children

SA

4th

VN

19th

Organising finances

SA

6th

VN

16th

Organising healthcare

SA

6th

VN

5th

Finding accommodation

SA

12th

VN

10th

Learning the local language

SA

23rd

VN

31st

Getting used to local food

SA

22nd

VN

12th

Local weather

SA

27th

VN

16th

Making friends

SA

1st

VN

9th

Local work culture

SA

20th

VN

13th

Setting up utilities

SA

4th

VN

7th

Fitting in the new culture

SA

17th

VN

23rd

Local transport

SA

29th

VN

17th

Enjoying local food

SA

14th

VN

7th

Local culture

SA

30th

VN

8th

Using the local language

SA

29th

VN

20th

Making local friends

SA

24th

VN

9th

Integrating into the community

SA

31st

VN

17th

Feeling welcome at work

SA

26th

VN

11th

Local shops and markets

SA

31st

VN

27th

Social life

SA

9th

VN

7th

Sports

SA

5th

VN

28th

Working environment

SA

31st

VN

15th

Work / life balance

SA

11th

VN

24th

Entertainment

SA

31st

VN

30th

Quality of accommodation

SA

20th

VN

14th

Commuting

SA

5th

VN

9th

Travelling more

SA

10th

VN

9th

Healthcare access and quality

SA

24th

VN

25th

Healthy diet

SA

19th

VN

7th

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