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League Table (based on 2012 results)

United States

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Follow your heart and expect the unexpected

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Spain

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Learn some Spanish before you come and make the most of being outdoors

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United States

Spain

Economics

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30^th

1^st

Overall

21^st

22^nd

Income

23^rd

25^th

Disposable income

22^nd

25^th

Higher quality accommodation

17^th

22^nd

Domestic helper/staff

29^th

21^st

Swimming pool

13^th

5^th

More than one property

22^nd

6^th

Nicer Cars

6^th

14^th

Boat or yacht

10^th

7^th

More luxurious holidays

28^th

25^th

Healthcare

15^th

9^th

Experience

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30^th

1^st

Overall

20^th

3^rd

Organising school for my children

13^th

1^st

Organising finances

14^th

17^th

Organising healthcare

27^th

20^th

Finding accommodation

10^th

8^th

Learning the local language

7^th

10^th

Getting used to local food

16^th

1^st

Local weather

11^th

2^nd

Making friends

18^th

20^th

Local work culture

10^th

21^st

Setting up utilities

9^th

25^th

Fitting in the new culture

19^th

5^th

Local transport

17^th

13^th

Enjoying local food

18^th

1^st

Local culture

20^th

1^st

Using the local language

11^th

1^st

Making local friends

9^th

5^th

Integrating into the community

10^th

7^th

Feeling welcome at work

16^th

24^th

Local shops and markets

11^th

1^st

Social life

27^th

6^th

Sports

19^th

6^th

Working environment

24^th

4^th

Work / life balance

29^th

1^st

Entertainment

4^th

2^nd

Quality of accommodation

9^th

25^th

Commuting

26^th

8^th

Travelling more

21^st

25^th

Healthcare access and quality

20^th

14^th

Healthy diet

27^th

1^st

Raising Children Abroad

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9^th

1^st

Overall

6^th

^th

Safety of your children

8^th

Standard of education available to your children

8^th

Quality of childcare

8^th

Cost of raising children

6^th

Spending more time out doors

^th

Spending more time with you

8^th

Playing more sports

4^th

Playing less video games

9^th

Watching less TV

7^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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