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Switzerland

Qatar

Economics

 

30th

1st

Overall

CH

8th

QA

14th

Income

CH

10th

QA

16th

Disposable income

CH

6th

QA

12th

Higher quality accommodation

CH

20th

QA

19th

Domestic helper/staff

CH

27th

QA

18th

Swimming pool

CH

26th

QA

16th

More than one property

CH

23rd

QA

3rd

Nicer Cars

CH

15th

QA

5th

Boat or yacht

CH

15th

QA

17th

More luxurious holidays

CH

10th

QA

4th

Healthcare

CH

5th

QA

13th

Experience

 

30th

1st

Overall

CH

7th

QA

24th

Organising school for my children

CH

19th

QA

16th

Organising finances

CH

19th

QA

11th

Organising healthcare

CH

17th

QA

21st

Finding accommodation

CH

29th

QA

26th

Learning the local language

CH

26th

QA

22nd

Getting used to local food

CH

11th

QA

17th

Local weather

CH

8th

QA

23rd

Making friends

CH

27th

QA

21st

Local work culture

CH

2nd

QA

19th

Setting up utilities

CH

4th

QA

12th

Fitting in the new culture

CH

18th

QA

23rd

Local transport

CH

7th

QA

22nd

Enjoying local food

CH

14th

QA

24th

Local culture

CH

12th

QA

26th

Using the local language

CH

9th

QA

21st

Making local friends

CH

30th

QA

24th

Integrating into the community

CH

21st

QA

24th

Feeling welcome at work

CH

5th

QA

15th

Local shops and markets

CH

7th

QA

29th

Social life

CH

30th

QA

14th

Sports

CH

3rd

QA

11th

Working environment

CH

6th

QA

19th

Work / life balance

CH

21st

QA

27th

Entertainment

CH

17th

QA

24th

Quality of accommodation

CH

7th

QA

21st

Commuting

CH

3rd

QA

13th

Travelling more

CH

9th

QA

16th

Healthcare access and quality

CH

5th

QA

11th

Healthy diet

CH

13th

QA

24th

Raising Children Abroad

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14th

1st

Overall

Switzerland

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Qatar

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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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