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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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Netherlands

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Be prepared to go through ups and downs in the first year. Try your best to learn the language as it really helps you to integrate and gain respect of the locals

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South Africa

Netherlands

Economics

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30^th

1^st

Overall

13^th

26^th

Income

13^th

30^th

Disposable income

14^th

24^th

Higher quality accommodation

1^st

23^rd

Domestic helper/staff

3^rd

22^nd

Swimming pool

1^st

29^th

More than one property

4^th

24^th

Nicer Cars

8^th

22^nd

Boat or yacht

28^th

24^th

More luxurious holidays

16^th

14^th

Healthcare

26^th

7^th

Experience

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30^th

1^st

Overall

9^th

19^th

Organising school for my children

2^nd

15^th

Organising finances

13^th

21^st

Organising healthcare

4^th

15^th

Finding accommodation

3^rd

25^th

Learning the local language

9^th

24^th

Getting used to local food

6^th

28^th

Local weather

7^th

22^nd

Making friends

8^th

30^th

Local work culture

23^rd

25^th

Setting up utilities

19^th

27^th

Fitting in the new culture

11^th

27^th

Local transport

10^th

9^th

Enjoying local food

22^nd

19^th

Local culture

30^th

21^st

Using the local language

29^th

10^th

Making local friends

11^th

27^th

Integrating into the community

9^th

20^th

Feeling welcome at work

21^st

22^nd

Local shops and markets

15^th

12^th

Social life

20^th

24^th

Sports

10^th

8^th

Working environment

7^th

20^th

Work / life balance

3^rd

10^th

Entertainment

15^th

10^th

Quality of accommodation

2^nd

24^th

Commuting

16^th

17^th

Travelling more

20^th

12^th

Healthcare access and quality

24^th

10^th

Healthy diet

5^th

11^th

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