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Vietnam

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Economics

 

30th

1st

Overall

VN

10th

QA

14th

Income

VN

9th

QA

16th

Disposable income

VN

8th

QA

12th

Higher quality accommodation

VN

13th

QA

19th

Domestic helper/staff

VN

10th

QA

18th

Swimming pool

VN

7th

QA

16th

More than one property

VN

16th

QA

3rd

Nicer Cars

VN

29th

QA

5th

Boat or yacht

VN

13th

QA

17th

More luxurious holidays

VN

22nd

QA

4th

Healthcare

VN

28th

QA

13th

Experience

 

30th

1st

Overall

VN

27th

QA

24th

Organising school for my children

VN

26th

QA

16th

Organising finances

VN

20th

QA

11th

Organising healthcare

VN

26th

QA

21st

Finding accommodation

VN

14th

QA

26th

Learning the local language

VN

29th

QA

22nd

Getting used to local food

VN

24th

QA

17th

Local weather

VN

24th

QA

23rd

Making friends

VN

26th

QA

21st

Local work culture

VN

27th

QA

19th

Setting up utilities

VN

21st

QA

12th

Fitting in the new culture

VN

29th

QA

23rd

Local transport

VN

29th

QA

22nd

Enjoying local food

VN

11th

QA

24th

Local culture

VN

17th

QA

26th

Using the local language

VN

16th

QA

21st

Making local friends

VN

16th

QA

24th

Integrating into the community

VN

13th

QA

24th

Feeling welcome at work

VN

19th

QA

15th

Local shops and markets

VN

28th

QA

29th

Social life

VN

10th

QA

14th

Sports

VN

29th

QA

11th

Working environment

VN

29th

QA

19th

Work / life balance

VN

9th

QA

27th

Entertainment

VN

30th

QA

24th

Quality of accommodation

VN

5th

QA

21st

Commuting

VN

24th

QA

13th

Travelling more

VN

1st

QA

16th

Healthcare access and quality

VN

29th

QA

11th

Healthy diet

VN

15th

QA

24th

Raising Children Abroad

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14th

1st

Overall

Vietnam

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Qatar

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Safety of your children

Standard of education available to your children

Quality of childcare

Cost of raising children

Spending more time out doors

Spending more time with you

Playing more sports

Playing less video games

Watching less TV

My children are eating less junk food now

My children have settled in quicker than I have

Social integration of your children

My children are enjoying their lives here

My children are learning new language(s)

My children are NOT missing home and their friends

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