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League Table (based on 2012 results)

South Africa

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Travel the entire region and enjoy all its benefits from landscapes to climate

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Japan

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The people here are so friendly and go out their way to help you, even if they speak limited English. I feel welcome here

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South Africa

Japan

Economics

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30^th

1^st

Overall

13^th

16^th

Income

13^th

8^th

Disposable income

14^th

17^th

Higher quality accommodation

1^st

28^th

Domestic helper/staff

3^rd

19^th

Swimming pool

1^st

21^st

More than one property

4^th

28^th

Nicer Cars

8^th

28^th

Boat or yacht

28^th

30^th

More luxurious holidays

16^th

15^th

Healthcare

26^th

25^th

Experience

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30^th

1^st

Overall

9^th

26^th

Organising school for my children

2^nd

28^th

Organising finances

13^th

29^th

Organising healthcare

4^th

25^th

Finding accommodation

3^rd

13^th

Learning the local language

9^th

25^th

Getting used to local food

6^th

22^nd

Local weather

7^th

27^th

Making friends

8^th

9^th

Local work culture

23^rd

29^th

Setting up utilities

19^th

20^th

Fitting in the new culture

11^th

28^th

Local transport

10^th

18^th

Enjoying local food

22^nd

10^th

Local culture

30^th

5^th

Using the local language

29^th

7^th

Making local friends

11^th

23^rd

Integrating into the community

9^th

27^th

Feeling welcome at work

21^st

17^th

Local shops and markets

15^th

18^th

Social life

20^th

17^th

Sports

10^th

16^th

Working environment

7^th

27^th

Work / life balance

3^rd

30^th

Entertainment

15^th

27^th

Quality of accommodation

2^nd

22^nd

Commuting

16^th

30^th

Travelling more

20^th

11^th

Healthcare access and quality

24^th

23^rd

Healthy diet

5^th

7^th

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Expat Explorer ranks 30 countries across various criteria from the 2012 survey.

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