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United Kingdom

Vietnam

Economics

 

30th

1st

Overall

GB

29th

VN

10th

Income

GB

26th

VN

9th

Disposable income

GB

27th

VN

8th

Higher quality accommodation

GB

27th

VN

13th

Domestic helper/staff

GB

26th

VN

10th

Swimming pool

GB

28th

VN

7th

More than one property

GB

26th

VN

16th

Nicer Cars

GB

18th

VN

29th

Boat or yacht

GB

23rd

VN

13th

More luxurious holidays

GB

26th

VN

22nd

Healthcare

GB

22nd

VN

28th

Experience

 

30th

1st

Overall

GB

18th

VN

27th

Organising school for my children

GB

11th

VN

26th

Organising finances

GB

16th

VN

20th

Organising healthcare

GB

8th

VN

26th

Finding accommodation

GB

18th

VN

14th

Learning the local language

GB

5th

VN

29th

Getting used to local food

GB

20th

VN

24th

Local weather

GB

18th

VN

24th

Making friends

GB

16th

VN

26th

Local work culture

GB

9th

VN

27th

Setting up utilities

GB

14th

VN

21st

Fitting in the new culture

GB

12th

VN

29th

Local transport

GB

15th

VN

29th

Enjoying local food

GB

15th

VN

11th

Local culture

GB

8th

VN

17th

Using the local language

GB

5th

VN

16th

Making local friends

GB

7th

VN

16th

Integrating into the community

GB

2nd

VN

13th

Feeling welcome at work

GB

7th

VN

19th

Local shops and markets

GB

9th

VN

28th

Social life

GB

16th

VN

10th

Sports

GB

23rd

VN

29th

Working environment

GB

22nd

VN

29th

Work / life balance

GB

23rd

VN

9th

Entertainment

GB

1st

VN

30th

Quality of accommodation

GB

28th

VN

5th

Commuting

GB

29th

VN

24th

Travelling more

GB

14th

VN

1st

Healthcare access and quality

GB

17th

VN

29th

Healthy diet

GB

28th

VN

15th

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