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League Table (based on 2012 results)

United States

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United States

Thailand

Economics

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30^th

1^st

Overall

21^st

3^rd

Income

23^rd

6^th

Disposable income

22^nd

4^th

Higher quality accommodation

17^th

2^nd

Domestic helper/staff

29^th

1^st

Swimming pool

13^th

2^nd

More than one property

22^nd

1^st

Nicer Cars

6^th

17^th

Boat or yacht

10^th

4^th

More luxurious holidays

28^th

8^th

Healthcare

15^th

1^st

Experience

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30^th

1^st

Overall

20^th

2^nd

Organising school for my children

13^th

12^th

Organising finances

14^th

6^th

Organising healthcare

27^th

5^th

Finding accommodation

10^th

2^nd

Learning the local language

7^th

30^th

Getting used to local food

16^th

9^th

Local weather

11^th

13^th

Making friends

18^th

3^rd

Local work culture

10^th

20^th

Setting up utilities

9^th

15^th

Fitting in the new culture

19^th

9^th

Local transport

17^th

16^th

Enjoying local food

18^th

5^th

Local culture

20^th

14^th

Using the local language

11^th

15^th

Making local friends

9^th

13^th

Integrating into the community

10^th

16^th

Feeling welcome at work

16^th

18^th

Local shops and markets

11^th

14^th

Social life

27^th

1^st

Sports

19^th

4^th

Working environment

24^th

9^th

Work / life balance

29^th

7^th

Entertainment

4^th

18^th

Quality of accommodation

9^th

4^th

Commuting

26^th

19^th

Travelling more

21^st

2^nd

Healthcare access and quality

20^th

2^nd

Healthy diet

27^th

2^nd

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