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League Table (based on 2011 results)

Spain

Quality of life is excellent. Weather in my home city Madrid is wonderful and the culture, food and way of life is the best I have ever known. DO NOT MISS any opportunity to spend time in Spain.

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Spain

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31^st

1^st

Overall

26^th

Income

27^th

Disposable income

29^th

Nicer/bigger property

11^th

Domestic helper/staff

21^st

Swimming pool

2^nd

More than one property

6^th

Nicer Cars

12^th

Boat or yacht

11^th

More luxurious holidays

30^th

Healthcare

4^th

Experience

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31^st

1^st

Overall

7^th

Organising school for my children

29^th

Organising finances

21^st

Organising healthcare

24^th

Finding accommodation

4^th

Learning the local language

13^th

Getting used to local food

5^th

Local weather

3^rd

Making friends

14^th

Local work culture

9^th

Setting up utilities

27^th

Fitting in the new culture

11^th

Local transport

6^th

Enjoying local food

4^th

Local culture

2^nd

Using the local language

2^nd

Making local friends

3^rd

Integrating into the community

9^th

Feeling welcome at work

5^th

Local shops and markets

1^st

Social life

20^th

Sports

16^th

Working environment

8^th

Work / life balance

7^th

Entertainment

15^th

Quality of accommodation

25^th

Commuting

3^rd

Travelling more

30^th

Healthcare access and quality

6^th

Healthy diet

3^rd

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