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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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Hong Kong

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Live your life as you if will be here long term, don't put things off because you think you'll be gone in a year or two - many stay here longer than they initially expected

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Spain

Hong Kong

Economics

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30^th

1^st

Overall

22^nd

4^th

Income

25^th

4^th

Disposable income

25^th

3^rd

Higher quality accommodation

22^nd

30^th

Domestic helper/staff

21^st

5^th

Swimming pool

5^th

9^th

More than one property

6^th

10^th

Nicer Cars

14^th

25^th

Boat or yacht

7^th

11^th

More luxurious holidays

25^th

6^th

Healthcare

9^th

17^th

Experience

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30^th

1^st

Overall

3^rd

12^th

Organising school for my children

1^st

27^th

Organising finances

17^th

3^rd

Organising healthcare

20^th

1^st

Finding accommodation

8^th

17^th

Learning the local language

10^th

27^th

Getting used to local food

1^st

14^th

Local weather

2^nd

16^th

Making friends

20^th

6^th

Local work culture

21^st

15^th

Setting up utilities

25^th

2^nd

Fitting in the new culture

5^th

7^th

Local transport

13^th

2^nd

Enjoying local food

1^st

7^th

Local culture

1^st

6^th

Using the local language

1^st

26^th

Making local friends

5^th

20^th

Integrating into the community

7^th

22^nd

Feeling welcome at work

24^th

13^th

Local shops and markets

1^st

24^th

Social life

6^th

2^nd

Sports

6^th

5^th

Working environment

4^th

12^th

Work / life balance

1^st

25^th

Entertainment

2^nd

20^th

Quality of accommodation

25^th

29^th

Commuting

8^th

4^th

Travelling more

25^th

3^rd

Healthcare access and quality

14^th

18^th

Healthy diet

1^st

18^th

Raising Children Abroad

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9^th

1^st

Overall

^th

3^rd

Safety of your children

1^st

Standard of education available to your children

1^st

Quality of childcare

1^st

Cost of raising children

5^th

Spending more time out doors

^th

Spending more time with you

2^nd

Playing more sports

3^rd

Playing less video games

4^th

Watching less TV

1^st

My children are eating less junk food now

^th

My children have settled in quicker than I have

^th

Social integration of your children

^th

My children are enjoying their lives here

^th

My children are learning new language(s)

^th

My children are NOT missing home and their friends

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