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League Table (based on 2012 results)

United Arab Emirates

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United Arab Emirates

Vietnam

Economics

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30^th

1^st

Overall

20^th

10^th

Income

19^th

9^th

Disposable income

21^st

8^th

Higher quality accommodation

8^th

13^th

Domestic helper/staff

16^th

10^th

Swimming pool

14^th

7^th

More than one property

17^th

16^th

Nicer Cars

3^rd

29^th

Boat or yacht

19^th

13^th

More luxurious holidays

12^th

22^nd

Healthcare

12^th

28^th

Experience

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30^th

1^st

Overall

23^rd

27^th

Organising school for my children

22^nd

26^th

Organising finances

23^rd

20^th

Organising healthcare

16^th

26^th

Finding accommodation

24^th

14^th

Learning the local language

18^th

29^th

Getting used to local food

19^th

24^th

Local weather

26^th

24^th

Making friends

13^th

26^th

Local work culture

14^th

27^th

Setting up utilities

18^th

21^st

Fitting in the new culture

16^th

29^th

Local transport

21^st

29^th

Enjoying local food

21^st

11^th

Local culture

22^nd

17^th

Using the local language

22^nd

16^th

Making local friends

26^th

16^th

Integrating into the community

25^th

13^th

Feeling welcome at work

23^rd

19^th

Local shops and markets

26^th

28^th

Social life

15^th

10^th

Sports

22^nd

29^th

Working environment

14^th

29^th

Work / life balance

16^th

9^th

Entertainment

9^th

30^th

Quality of accommodation

14^th

5^th

Commuting

10^th

24^th

Travelling more

19^th

1^st

Healthcare access and quality

12^th

29^th

Healthy diet

22^nd

15^th

Raising Children Abroad

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9^th

1^st

Overall

5^th

^th

Safety of your children

2^nd

Standard of education available to your children

6^th

Quality of childcare

5^th

Cost of raising children

8^th

Spending more time out doors

^th

Spending more time with you

7^th

Playing more sports

9^th

Playing less video games

6^th

Watching less TV

5^th

My children are eating less junk food now

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My children have settled in quicker than I have

^th

Social integration of your children

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My children are enjoying their lives here

^th

My children are learning new language(s)

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My children are NOT missing home and their friends

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