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League Table (based on 2012 results)

Spain

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Learn some Spanish before you come and make the most of being outdoors

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Germany

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Enjoy and appreciate the differences!

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Spain

Germany

Economics

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30^th

1^st

Overall

22^nd

19^th

Income

25^th

20^th

Disposable income

25^th

18^th

Higher quality accommodation

22^nd

7^th

Domestic helper/staff

21^st

24^th

Swimming pool

5^th

23^rd

More than one property

6^th

25^th

Nicer Cars

14^th

9^th

Boat or yacht

7^th

21^st

More luxurious holidays

25^th

13^th

Healthcare

9^th

2^nd

Experience

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30^th

1^st

Overall

3^rd

8^th

Organising school for my children

1^st

17^th

Organising finances

17^th

12^th

Organising healthcare

20^th

13^th

Finding accommodation

8^th

21^st

Learning the local language

10^th

11^th

Getting used to local food

1^st

12^th

Local weather

2^nd

15^th

Making friends

20^th

28^th

Local work culture

21^st

12^th

Setting up utilities

25^th

16^th

Fitting in the new culture

5^th

17^th

Local transport

13^th

5^th

Enjoying local food

1^st

13^th

Local culture

1^st

13^th

Using the local language

1^st

4^th

Making local friends

5^th

18^th

Integrating into the community

7^th

6^th

Feeling welcome at work

24^th

8^th

Local shops and markets

1^st

4^th

Social life

6^th

21^st

Sports

6^th

15^th

Working environment

4^th

10^th

Work / life balance

1^st

14^th

Entertainment

2^nd

11^th

Quality of accommodation

25^th

10^th

Commuting

8^th

14^th

Travelling more

25^th

10^th

Healthcare access and quality

14^th

4^th

Healthy diet

1^st

21^st

Raising Children Abroad

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* Unfortunately we cannot give an overall ranking for as we received insufficient Raising Children Abroad data. To see a ranking, simply uncheck Raising Children Abroad criteria.

14^th

1^st

Overall

Spain

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Germany

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* Unfortunately we cannot give an overall ranking for Spain or Germany as we received insufficient Raising Children Abroad data. To see a ranking, simply uncheck Raising Children Abroad criteria.

Safety of your children

Standard of education available to your children

Quality of childcare

Cost of raising children

Spending more time out doors

Spending more time with you

Playing more sports

Playing less video games

Watching less TV

My children are eating less junk food now

My children have settled in quicker than I have

Social integration of your children

My children are enjoying their lives here

My children are learning new language(s)

My children are NOT missing home and their friends

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