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League Table (based on 2012 results)

Singapore

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Malaysia

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Singapore

Malaysia

Economics

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30^th

1^st

Overall

1^st

12^th

Income

1^st

12^th

Disposable income

2^nd

11^th

Higher quality accommodation

12^th

6^th

Domestic helper/staff

8^th

9^th

Swimming pool

3^rd

6^th

More than one property

15^th

11^th

Nicer Cars

26^th

20^th

Boat or yacht

27^th

25^th

More luxurious holidays

2^nd

3^rd

Healthcare

4^th

20^th

Experience

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30^th

1^st

Overall

4^th

5^th

Organising school for my children

8^th

7^th

Organising finances

7^th

2^nd

Organising healthcare

3^rd

7^th

Finding accommodation

7^th

4^th

Learning the local language

8^th

21^st

Getting used to local food

4^th

10^th

Local weather

14^th

9^th

Making friends

7^th

12^th

Local work culture

5^th

8^th

Setting up utilities

1^st

8^th

Fitting in the new culture

4^th

1^st

Local transport

1^st

3^rd

Enjoying local food

3^rd

8^th

Local culture

3^rd

2^nd

Using the local language

24^th

28^th

Making local friends

25^th

1^st

Integrating into the community

26^th

15^th

Feeling welcome at work

11^th

14^th

Local shops and markets

20^th

10^th

Social life

4^th

7^th

Sports

13^th

9^th

Working environment

5^th

16^th

Work / life balance

17^th

26^th

Entertainment

14^th

7^th

Quality of accommodation

13^th

3^rd

Commuting

6^th

15^th

Travelling more

8^th

13^th

Healthcare access and quality

1^st

9^th

Healthy diet

10^th

9^th

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