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Singapore

United Kingdom

Economics

 

30th

1st

Overall

SG

1st

GB

29th

Income

SG

1st

GB

26th

Disposable income

SG

2nd

GB

27th

Higher quality accommodation

SG

12th

GB

27th

Domestic helper/staff

SG

8th

GB

26th

Swimming pool

SG

3rd

GB

28th

More than one property

SG

15th

GB

26th

Nicer Cars

SG

26th

GB

18th

Boat or yacht

SG

27th

GB

23rd

More luxurious holidays

SG

2nd

GB

26th

Healthcare

SG

4th

GB

22nd

Experience

 

30th

1st

Overall

SG

4th

GB

18th

Organising school for my children

SG

8th

GB

11th

Organising finances

SG

7th

GB

16th

Organising healthcare

SG

3rd

GB

8th

Finding accommodation

SG

7th

GB

18th

Learning the local language

SG

8th

GB

5th

Getting used to local food

SG

4th

GB

20th

Local weather

SG

14th

GB

18th

Making friends

SG

7th

GB

16th

Local work culture

SG

5th

GB

9th

Setting up utilities

SG

1st

GB

14th

Fitting in the new culture

SG

4th

GB

12th

Local transport

SG

1st

GB

15th

Enjoying local food

SG

3rd

GB

15th

Local culture

SG

3rd

GB

8th

Using the local language

SG

24th

GB

5th

Making local friends

SG

25th

GB

7th

Integrating into the community

SG

26th

GB

2nd

Feeling welcome at work

SG

11th

GB

7th

Local shops and markets

SG

20th

GB

9th

Social life

SG

4th

GB

16th

Sports

SG

13th

GB

23rd

Working environment

SG

5th

GB

22nd

Work / life balance

SG

17th

GB

23rd

Entertainment

SG

14th

GB

1st

Quality of accommodation

SG

13th

GB

28th

Commuting

SG

6th

GB

29th

Travelling more

SG

8th

GB

14th

Healthcare access and quality

SG

1st

GB

17th

Healthy diet

SG

10th

GB

28th

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