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United Kingdom

Hong Kong

Economics

 

30th

1st

Overall

GB

29th

HK

4th

Income

GB

26th

HK

4th

Disposable income

GB

27th

HK

3rd

Higher quality accommodation

GB

27th

HK

30th

Domestic helper/staff

GB

26th

HK

5th

Swimming pool

GB

28th

HK

9th

More than one property

GB

26th

HK

10th

Nicer Cars

GB

18th

HK

25th

Boat or yacht

GB

23rd

HK

11th

More luxurious holidays

GB

26th

HK

6th

Healthcare

GB

22nd

HK

17th

Experience

 

30th

1st

Overall

GB

18th

HK

12th

Organising school for my children

GB

11th

HK

27th

Organising finances

GB

16th

HK

3rd

Organising healthcare

GB

8th

HK

1st

Finding accommodation

GB

18th

HK

17th

Learning the local language

GB

5th

HK

27th

Getting used to local food

GB

20th

HK

14th

Local weather

GB

18th

HK

16th

Making friends

GB

16th

HK

6th

Local work culture

GB

9th

HK

15th

Setting up utilities

GB

14th

HK

2nd

Fitting in the new culture

GB

12th

HK

7th

Local transport

GB

15th

HK

2nd

Enjoying local food

GB

15th

HK

7th

Local culture

GB

8th

HK

6th

Using the local language

GB

5th

HK

26th

Making local friends

GB

7th

HK

20th

Integrating into the community

GB

2nd

HK

22nd

Feeling welcome at work

GB

7th

HK

13th

Local shops and markets

GB

9th

HK

24th

Social life

GB

16th

HK

2nd

Sports

GB

23rd

HK

5th

Working environment

GB

22nd

HK

12th

Work / life balance

GB

23rd

HK

25th

Entertainment

GB

1st

HK

20th

Quality of accommodation

GB

28th

HK

29th

Commuting

GB

29th

HK

4th

Travelling more

GB

14th

HK

3rd

Healthcare access and quality

GB

17th

HK

18th

Healthy diet

GB

28th

HK

18th

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