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United Kingdom

Switzerland

Economics

 

30th

1st

Overall

GB

29th

CH

8th

Income

GB

26th

CH

10th

Disposable income

GB

27th

CH

6th

Higher quality accommodation

GB

27th

CH

20th

Domestic helper/staff

GB

26th

CH

27th

Swimming pool

GB

28th

CH

26th

More than one property

GB

26th

CH

23rd

Nicer Cars

GB

18th

CH

15th

Boat or yacht

GB

23rd

CH

15th

More luxurious holidays

GB

26th

CH

10th

Healthcare

GB

22nd

CH

5th

Experience

 

30th

1st

Overall

GB

18th

CH

7th

Organising school for my children

GB

11th

CH

19th

Organising finances

GB

16th

CH

19th

Organising healthcare

GB

8th

CH

17th

Finding accommodation

GB

18th

CH

29th

Learning the local language

GB

5th

CH

26th

Getting used to local food

GB

20th

CH

11th

Local weather

GB

18th

CH

8th

Making friends

GB

16th

CH

27th

Local work culture

GB

9th

CH

2nd

Setting up utilities

GB

14th

CH

4th

Fitting in the new culture

GB

12th

CH

18th

Local transport

GB

15th

CH

7th

Enjoying local food

GB

15th

CH

14th

Local culture

GB

8th

CH

12th

Using the local language

GB

5th

CH

9th

Making local friends

GB

7th

CH

30th

Integrating into the community

GB

2nd

CH

21st

Feeling welcome at work

GB

7th

CH

5th

Local shops and markets

GB

9th

CH

7th

Social life

GB

16th

CH

30th

Sports

GB

23rd

CH

3rd

Working environment

GB

22nd

CH

6th

Work / life balance

GB

23rd

CH

21st

Entertainment

GB

1st

CH

17th

Quality of accommodation

GB

28th

CH

7th

Commuting

GB

29th

CH

3rd

Travelling more

GB

14th

CH

9th

Healthcare access and quality

GB

17th

CH

5th

Healthy diet

GB

28th

CH

13th

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