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Singapore

Australia

Economics

 

30th

1st

Overall

SG

1st

AU

15th

Income

SG

1st

AU

17th

Disposable income

SG

2nd

AU

13th

Higher quality accommodation

SG

12th

AU

16th

Domestic helper/staff

SG

8th

AU

25th

Swimming pool

SG

3rd

AU

11th

More than one property

SG

15th

AU

9th

Nicer Cars

SG

26th

AU

10th

Boat or yacht

SG

27th

AU

8th

More luxurious holidays

SG

2nd

AU

19th

Healthcare

SG

4th

AU

11th

Experience

 

30th

1st

Overall

SG

4th

AU

10th

Organising school for my children

SG

8th

AU

5th

Organising finances

SG

7th

AU

8th

Organising healthcare

SG

3rd

AU

9th

Finding accommodation

SG

7th

AU

16th

Learning the local language

SG

8th

AU

3rd

Getting used to local food

SG

4th

AU

3rd

Local weather

SG

14th

AU

4th

Making friends

SG

7th

AU

11th

Local work culture

SG

5th

AU

4th

Setting up utilities

SG

1st

AU

7th

Fitting in the new culture

SG

4th

AU

6th

Local transport

SG

1st

AU

11th

Enjoying local food

SG

3rd

AU

12th

Local culture

SG

3rd

AU

9th

Using the local language

SG

24th

AU

13th

Making local friends

SG

25th

AU

4th

Integrating into the community

SG

26th

AU

3rd

Feeling welcome at work

SG

11th

AU

4th

Local shops and markets

SG

20th

AU

8th

Social life

SG

4th

AU

22nd

Sports

SG

13th

AU

14th

Working environment

SG

5th

AU

13th

Work / life balance

SG

17th

AU

12th

Entertainment

SG

14th

AU

6th

Quality of accommodation

SG

13th

AU

18th

Commuting

SG

6th

AU

25th

Travelling more

SG

8th

AU

23rd

Healthcare access and quality

SG

1st

AU

16th

Healthy diet

SG

10th

AU

17th

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