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United Arab Emirates

Thailand

Economics

 

30th

1st

Overall

AE

20th

TH

3rd

Income

AE

19th

TH

6th

Disposable income

AE

21st

TH

4th

Higher quality accommodation

AE

8th

TH

2nd

Domestic helper/staff

AE

16th

TH

1st

Swimming pool

AE

14th

TH

2nd

More than one property

AE

17th

TH

1st

Nicer Cars

AE

3rd

TH

17th

Boat or yacht

AE

19th

TH

4th

More luxurious holidays

AE

12th

TH

8th

Healthcare

AE

12th

TH

1st

Experience

 

30th

1st

Overall

AE

23rd

TH

2nd

Organising school for my children

AE

22nd

TH

12th

Organising finances

AE

23rd

TH

6th

Organising healthcare

AE

16th

TH

5th

Finding accommodation

AE

24th

TH

2nd

Learning the local language

AE

18th

TH

30th

Getting used to local food

AE

19th

TH

9th

Local weather

AE

26th

TH

13th

Making friends

AE

13th

TH

3rd

Local work culture

AE

14th

TH

20th

Setting up utilities

AE

18th

TH

15th

Fitting in the new culture

AE

16th

TH

9th

Local transport

AE

21st

TH

16th

Enjoying local food

AE

21st

TH

5th

Local culture

AE

22nd

TH

14th

Using the local language

AE

22nd

TH

15th

Making local friends

AE

26th

TH

13th

Integrating into the community

AE

25th

TH

16th

Feeling welcome at work

AE

23rd

TH

18th

Local shops and markets

AE

26th

TH

14th

Social life

AE

15th

TH

1st

Sports

AE

22nd

TH

4th

Working environment

AE

14th

TH

9th

Work / life balance

AE

16th

TH

7th

Entertainment

AE

9th

TH

18th

Quality of accommodation

AE

14th

TH

4th

Commuting

AE

10th

TH

19th

Travelling more

AE

19th

TH

2nd

Healthcare access and quality

AE

12th

TH

2nd

Healthy diet

AE

22nd

TH

2nd

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