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League Table (based on 2012 results)

Singapore

Get ready for a life changing experience - for the best. Be open minded and if you aren't going to give it a shot, then why move abroad?

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Hong Kong

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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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Singapore

Hong Kong

Economics

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30^th

1^st

Overall

1^st

4^th

Income

1^st

4^th

Disposable income

2^nd

3^rd

Higher quality accommodation

12^th

30^th

Domestic helper/staff

8^th

5^th

Swimming pool

3^rd

9^th

More than one property

15^th

10^th

Nicer Cars

26^th

25^th

Boat or yacht

27^th

11^th

More luxurious holidays

2^nd

6^th

Healthcare

4^th

17^th

Experience

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30^th

1^st

Overall

4^th

12^th

Organising school for my children

8^th

27^th

Organising finances

7^th

3^rd

Organising healthcare

3^rd

1^st

Finding accommodation

7^th

17^th

Learning the local language

8^th

27^th

Getting used to local food

4^th

14^th

Local weather

14^th

16^th

Making friends

7^th

6^th

Local work culture

5^th

15^th

Setting up utilities

1^st

2^nd

Fitting in the new culture

4^th

7^th

Local transport

1^st

2^nd

Enjoying local food

3^rd

7^th

Local culture

3^rd

6^th

Using the local language

24^th

26^th

Making local friends

25^th

20^th

Integrating into the community

26^th

22^nd

Feeling welcome at work

11^th

13^th

Local shops and markets

20^th

24^th

Social life

4^th

2^nd

Sports

13^th

5^th

Working environment

5^th

12^th

Work / life balance

17^th

25^th

Entertainment

14^th

20^th

Quality of accommodation

13^th

29^th

Commuting

6^th

4^th

Travelling more

8^th

3^rd

Healthcare access and quality

1^st

18^th

Healthy diet

10^th

18^th

Raising Children Abroad

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9^th

1^st

Overall

^th

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

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My children have settled in quicker than I have

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Social integration of your children

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My children are enjoying their lives here

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My children are learning new language(s)

^th

My children are NOT missing home and their friends

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