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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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Spain

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Learn some Spanish before you come and make the most of being outdoors

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Singapore

Spain

Economics

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30^th

1^st

Overall

1^st

22^nd

Income

1^st

25^th

Disposable income

2^nd

25^th

Higher quality accommodation

12^th

22^nd

Domestic helper/staff

8^th

21^st

Swimming pool

3^rd

5^th

More than one property

15^th

6^th

Nicer Cars

26^th

14^th

Boat or yacht

27^th

7^th

More luxurious holidays

2^nd

25^th

Healthcare

4^th

9^th

Experience

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30^th

1^st

Overall

4^th

3^rd

Organising school for my children

8^th

1^st

Organising finances

7^th

17^th

Organising healthcare

3^rd

20^th

Finding accommodation

7^th

8^th

Learning the local language

8^th

10^th

Getting used to local food

4^th

1^st

Local weather

14^th

2^nd

Making friends

7^th

20^th

Local work culture

5^th

21^st

Setting up utilities

1^st

25^th

Fitting in the new culture

4^th

5^th

Local transport

1^st

13^th

Enjoying local food

3^rd

1^st

Local culture

3^rd

1^st

Using the local language

24^th

1^st

Making local friends

25^th

5^th

Integrating into the community

26^th

7^th

Feeling welcome at work

11^th

24^th

Local shops and markets

20^th

1^st

Social life

4^th

6^th

Sports

13^th

6^th

Working environment

5^th

4^th

Work / life balance

17^th

1^st

Entertainment

14^th

2^nd

Quality of accommodation

13^th

25^th

Commuting

6^th

8^th

Travelling more

8^th

25^th

Healthcare access and quality

1^st

14^th

Healthy diet

10^th

1^st

Raising Children Abroad

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14^th

1^st

Overall

Singapore

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Spain

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Safety of your children

Standard of education available to your children

Quality of childcare

Cost of raising children

Spending more time out doors

Spending more time with you

Playing more sports

Playing less video games

Watching less TV

My children are eating less junk food now

My children have settled in quicker than I have

Social integration of your children

My children are enjoying their lives here

My children are learning new language(s)

My children are NOT missing home and their friends

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