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League Table (based on 2012 results)

Thailand

Explore the city and get to know the public transportation routes, this will help you converse with other expats and find your way around the city

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Spain

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Thailand

Spain

Economics

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30^th

1^st

Overall

3^rd

22^nd

Income

6^th

25^th

Disposable income

4^th

25^th

Higher quality accommodation

2^nd

22^nd

Domestic helper/staff

1^st

21^st

Swimming pool

2^nd

5^th

More than one property

1^st

6^th

Nicer Cars

17^th

14^th

Boat or yacht

4^th

7^th

More luxurious holidays

8^th

25^th

Healthcare

1^st

9^th

Experience

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30^th

1^st

Overall

2^nd

3^rd

Organising school for my children

12^th

1^st

Organising finances

6^th

17^th

Organising healthcare

5^th

20^th

Finding accommodation

2^nd

8^th

Learning the local language

30^th

10^th

Getting used to local food

9^th

1^st

Local weather

13^th

2^nd

Making friends

3^rd

20^th

Local work culture

20^th

21^st

Setting up utilities

15^th

25^th

Fitting in the new culture

9^th

5^th

Local transport

16^th

13^th

Enjoying local food

5^th

1^st

Local culture

14^th

1^st

Using the local language

15^th

1^st

Making local friends

13^th

5^th

Integrating into the community

16^th

7^th

Feeling welcome at work

18^th

24^th

Local shops and markets

14^th

1^st

Social life

1^st

6^th

Sports

4^th

6^th

Working environment

9^th

4^th

Work / life balance

7^th

1^st

Entertainment

18^th

2^nd

Quality of accommodation

4^th

25^th

Commuting

19^th

8^th

Travelling more

2^nd

25^th

Healthcare access and quality

2^nd

14^th

Healthy diet

2^nd

1^st

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Expat Explorer ranks 30 countries across various criteria from the 2012 survey.

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