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League Table (based on 2012 results)

United Kingdom

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Enjoy the cultural richness and travel the country

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Belgium

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United Kingdom

Belgium

Economics

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30^th

1^st

Overall

29^th

17^th

Income

26^th

15^th

Disposable income

27^th

19^th

Higher quality accommodation

27^th

10^th

Domestic helper/staff

26^th

11^th

Swimming pool

28^th

18^th

More than one property

26^th

18^th

Nicer Cars

18^th

16^th

Boat or yacht

23^rd

6^th

More luxurious holidays

26^th

20^th

Healthcare

22^nd

14^th

Experience

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30^th

1^st

Overall

18^th

17^th

Organising school for my children

11^th

20^th

Organising finances

16^th

18^th

Organising healthcare

8^th

23^rd

Finding accommodation

18^th

12^th

Learning the local language

5^th

20^th

Getting used to local food

20^th

15^th

Local weather

18^th

29^th

Making friends

16^th

22^nd

Local work culture

9^th

13^th

Setting up utilities

14^th

26^th

Fitting in the new culture

12^th

24^th

Local transport

15^th

6^th

Enjoying local food

15^th

6^th

Local culture

8^th

10^th

Using the local language

5^th

14^th

Making local friends

7^th

29^th

Integrating into the community

2^nd

29^th

Feeling welcome at work

7^th

6^th

Local shops and markets

9^th

5^th

Social life

16^th

11^th

Sports

23^rd

24^th

Working environment

22^nd

8^th

Work / life balance

23^rd

24^th

Entertainment

1^st

13^th

Quality of accommodation

28^th

15^th

Commuting

29^th

20^th

Travelling more

14^th

15^th

Healthcare access and quality

17^th

6^th

Healthy diet

28^th

8^th

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