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League Table (based on 2012 results)

Singapore

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United States

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Singapore

United States

Economics

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30^th

1^st

Overall

1^st

21^st

Income

1^st

23^rd

Disposable income

2^nd

22^nd

Higher quality accommodation

12^th

17^th

Domestic helper/staff

8^th

29^th

Swimming pool

3^rd

13^th

More than one property

15^th

22^nd

Nicer Cars

26^th

6^th

Boat or yacht

27^th

10^th

More luxurious holidays

2^nd

28^th

Healthcare

4^th

15^th

Experience

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30^th

1^st

Overall

4^th

20^th

Organising school for my children

8^th

13^th

Organising finances

7^th

14^th

Organising healthcare

3^rd

27^th

Finding accommodation

7^th

10^th

Learning the local language

8^th

7^th

Getting used to local food

4^th

16^th

Local weather

14^th

11^th

Making friends

7^th

18^th

Local work culture

5^th

10^th

Setting up utilities

1^st

9^th

Fitting in the new culture

4^th

19^th

Local transport

1^st

17^th

Enjoying local food

3^rd

18^th

Local culture

3^rd

20^th

Using the local language

24^th

11^th

Making local friends

25^th

9^th

Integrating into the community

26^th

10^th

Feeling welcome at work

11^th

16^th

Local shops and markets

20^th

11^th

Social life

4^th

27^th

Sports

13^th

19^th

Working environment

5^th

24^th

Work / life balance

17^th

29^th

Entertainment

14^th

4^th

Quality of accommodation

13^th

9^th

Commuting

6^th

26^th

Travelling more

8^th

21^st

Healthcare access and quality

1^st

20^th

Healthy diet

10^th

27^th

Raising Children Abroad

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9^th

1^st

Overall

^th

6^th

Safety of your children

8^th

Standard of education available to your children

8^th

Quality of childcare

8^th

Cost of raising children

6^th

Spending more time out doors

^th

Spending more time with you

8^th

Playing more sports

4^th

Playing less video games

9^th

Watching less TV

7^th

My children are eating less junk food now

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My children have settled in quicker than I have

^th

Social integration of your children

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My children are enjoying their lives here

^th

My children are learning new language(s)

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My children are NOT missing home and their friends

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