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South Africa

Australia

Economics

 

30th

1st

Overall

ZA

13th

AU

15th

Income

ZA

13th

AU

17th

Disposable income

ZA

14th

AU

13th

Higher quality accommodation

ZA

1st

AU

16th

Domestic helper/staff

ZA

3rd

AU

25th

Swimming pool

ZA

1st

AU

11th

More than one property

ZA

4th

AU

9th

Nicer Cars

ZA

8th

AU

10th

Boat or yacht

ZA

28th

AU

8th

More luxurious holidays

ZA

16th

AU

19th

Healthcare

ZA

26th

AU

11th

Experience

 

30th

1st

Overall

ZA

9th

AU

10th

Organising school for my children

ZA

2nd

AU

5th

Organising finances

ZA

13th

AU

8th

Organising healthcare

ZA

4th

AU

9th

Finding accommodation

ZA

3rd

AU

16th

Learning the local language

ZA

9th

AU

3rd

Getting used to local food

ZA

6th

AU

3rd

Local weather

ZA

7th

AU

4th

Making friends

ZA

8th

AU

11th

Local work culture

ZA

23rd

AU

4th

Setting up utilities

ZA

19th

AU

7th

Fitting in the new culture

ZA

11th

AU

6th

Local transport

ZA

10th

AU

11th

Enjoying local food

ZA

22nd

AU

12th

Local culture

ZA

30th

AU

9th

Using the local language

ZA

29th

AU

13th

Making local friends

ZA

11th

AU

4th

Integrating into the community

ZA

9th

AU

3rd

Feeling welcome at work

ZA

21st

AU

4th

Local shops and markets

ZA

15th

AU

8th

Social life

ZA

20th

AU

22nd

Sports

ZA

10th

AU

14th

Working environment

ZA

7th

AU

13th

Work / life balance

ZA

3rd

AU

12th

Entertainment

ZA

15th

AU

6th

Quality of accommodation

ZA

2nd

AU

18th

Commuting

ZA

16th

AU

25th

Travelling more

ZA

20th

AU

23rd

Healthcare access and quality

ZA

24th

AU

16th

Healthy diet

ZA

5th

AU

17th

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