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Switzerland

Singapore

Economics

 

30th

1st

Overall

CH

8th

SG

1st

Income

CH

10th

SG

1st

Disposable income

CH

6th

SG

2nd

Higher quality accommodation

CH

20th

SG

12th

Domestic helper/staff

CH

27th

SG

8th

Swimming pool

CH

26th

SG

3rd

More than one property

CH

23rd

SG

15th

Nicer Cars

CH

15th

SG

26th

Boat or yacht

CH

15th

SG

27th

More luxurious holidays

CH

10th

SG

2nd

Healthcare

CH

5th

SG

4th

Experience

 

30th

1st

Overall

CH

7th

SG

4th

Organising school for my children

CH

19th

SG

8th

Organising finances

CH

19th

SG

7th

Organising healthcare

CH

17th

SG

3rd

Finding accommodation

CH

29th

SG

7th

Learning the local language

CH

26th

SG

8th

Getting used to local food

CH

11th

SG

4th

Local weather

CH

8th

SG

14th

Making friends

CH

27th

SG

7th

Local work culture

CH

2nd

SG

5th

Setting up utilities

CH

4th

SG

1st

Fitting in the new culture

CH

18th

SG

4th

Local transport

CH

7th

SG

1st

Enjoying local food

CH

14th

SG

3rd

Local culture

CH

12th

SG

3rd

Using the local language

CH

9th

SG

24th

Making local friends

CH

30th

SG

25th

Integrating into the community

CH

21st

SG

26th

Feeling welcome at work

CH

5th

SG

11th

Local shops and markets

CH

7th

SG

20th

Social life

CH

30th

SG

4th

Sports

CH

3rd

SG

13th

Working environment

CH

6th

SG

5th

Work / life balance

CH

21st

SG

17th

Entertainment

CH

17th

SG

14th

Quality of accommodation

CH

7th

SG

13th

Commuting

CH

3rd

SG

6th

Travelling more

CH

9th

SG

8th

Healthcare access and quality

CH

5th

SG

1st

Healthy diet

CH

13th

SG

10th

Raising Children Abroad

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14th

1st

Overall

Switzerland

n/a*

Singapore

n/a*

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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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