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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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Malaysia

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Have an open mind and treat all people as you would wish to be treated

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United Kingdom

Malaysia

Economics

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30^th

1^st

Overall

29^th

12^th

Income

26^th

12^th

Disposable income

27^th

11^th

Higher quality accommodation

27^th

6^th

Domestic helper/staff

26^th

9^th

Swimming pool

28^th

6^th

More than one property

26^th

11^th

Nicer Cars

18^th

20^th

Boat or yacht

23^rd

25^th

More luxurious holidays

26^th

3^rd

Healthcare

22^nd

20^th

Experience

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30^th

1^st

Overall

18^th

5^th

Organising school for my children

11^th

7^th

Organising finances

16^th

2^nd

Organising healthcare

8^th

7^th

Finding accommodation

18^th

4^th

Learning the local language

5^th

21^st

Getting used to local food

20^th

10^th

Local weather

18^th

9^th

Making friends

16^th

12^th

Local work culture

9^th

8^th

Setting up utilities

14^th

8^th

Fitting in the new culture

12^th

1^st

Local transport

15^th

3^rd

Enjoying local food

15^th

8^th

Local culture

8^th

2^nd

Using the local language

5^th

28^th

Making local friends

7^th

1^st

Integrating into the community

2^nd

15^th

Feeling welcome at work

7^th

14^th

Local shops and markets

9^th

10^th

Social life

16^th

7^th

Sports

23^rd

9^th

Working environment

22^nd

16^th

Work / life balance

23^rd

26^th

Entertainment

1^st

7^th

Quality of accommodation

28^th

3^rd

Commuting

29^th

15^th

Travelling more

14^th

13^th

Healthcare access and quality

17^th

9^th

Healthy diet

28^th

9^th

Raising Children Abroad

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9^th

1^st

Overall

9^th

^th

Safety of your children

9^th

Standard of education available to your children

5^th

Quality of childcare

9^th

Cost of raising children

4^th

Spending more time out doors

^th

Spending more time with you

9^th

Playing more sports

6^th

Playing less video games

8^th

Watching less TV

6^th

My children are eating less junk food now

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My children have settled in quicker than I have

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Social integration of your children

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My children are enjoying their lives here

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My children are learning new language(s)

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My children are NOT missing home and their friends

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