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League Table (based on 2012 results)

Switzerland

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Make the most of rich cultural opportunities, like galleries, museums, concerts, operas and theatre

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Germany

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Enjoy and appreciate the differences!

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Switzerland

Germany

Economics

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30^th

1^st

Overall

8^th

19^th

Income

10^th

20^th

Disposable income

6^th

18^th

Higher quality accommodation

20^th

7^th

Domestic helper/staff

27^th

24^th

Swimming pool

26^th

23^rd

More than one property

23^rd

25^th

Nicer Cars

15^th

9^th

Boat or yacht

15^th

21^st

More luxurious holidays

10^th

13^th

Healthcare

5^th

2^nd

Experience

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30^th

1^st

Overall

7^th

8^th

Organising school for my children

19^th

17^th

Organising finances

19^th

12^th

Organising healthcare

17^th

13^th

Finding accommodation

29^th

21^st

Learning the local language

26^th

11^th

Getting used to local food

11^th

12^th

Local weather

8^th

15^th

Making friends

27^th

28^th

Local work culture

2^nd

12^th

Setting up utilities

4^th

16^th

Fitting in the new culture

18^th

17^th

Local transport

7^th

5^th

Enjoying local food

14^th

13^th

Local culture

12^th

13^th

Using the local language

9^th

4^th

Making local friends

30^th

18^th

Integrating into the community

21^st

6^th

Feeling welcome at work

5^th

8^th

Local shops and markets

7^th

4^th

Social life

30^th

21^st

Sports

3^rd

15^th

Working environment

6^th

10^th

Work / life balance

21^st

14^th

Entertainment

17^th

11^th

Quality of accommodation

7^th

10^th

Commuting

3^rd

14^th

Travelling more

9^th

10^th

Healthcare access and quality

5^th

4^th

Healthy diet

13^th

21^st

Raising Children Abroad

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14^th

1^st

Overall

Switzerland

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Germany

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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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