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Hong Kong

Live your life as you if will be here long term, don't put things off because you think you'll be gone in a year or two - many stay here longer than they initially expected

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Hong Kong

Economics

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30^th

1^st

Overall

4^th

Income

4^th

Disposable income

3^rd

Higher quality accommodation

30^th

Domestic helper/staff

5^th

Swimming pool

9^th

More than one property

10^th

Nicer Cars

25^th

Boat or yacht

11^th

More luxurious holidays

6^th

Healthcare

17^th

Experience

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30^th

1^st

Overall

12^th

Organising school for my children

27^th

Organising finances

3^rd

Organising healthcare

1^st

Finding accommodation

17^th

Learning the local language

27^th

Getting used to local food

14^th

Local weather

16^th

Making friends

6^th

Local work culture

15^th

Setting up utilities

2^nd

Fitting in the new culture

7^th

Local transport

2^nd

Enjoying local food

7^th

Local culture

6^th

Using the local language

26^th

Making local friends

20^th

Integrating into the community

22^nd

Feeling welcome at work

13^th

Local shops and markets

24^th

Social life

2^nd

Sports

5^th

Working environment

12^th

Work / life balance

25^th

Entertainment

20^th

Quality of accommodation

29^th

Commuting

4^th

Travelling more

3^rd

Healthcare access and quality

18^th

Healthy diet

18^th

Raising Children Abroad

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9^th

1^st

Overall

3^rd

Safety of your children

1^st

Standard of education available to your children

1^st

Quality of childcare

1^st

Cost of raising children

5^th

Spending more time out doors

^th

Spending more time with you

2^nd

Playing more sports

3^rd

Playing less video games

4^th

Watching less TV

1^st

My children are eating less junk food now

^th

My children have settled in quicker than I have

^th

Social integration of your children

^th

My children are enjoying their lives here

^th

My children are learning new language(s)

^th

My children are NOT missing home and their friends

^th

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