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League Table (based on 2012 results)

Vietnam

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South Africa

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Vietnam

South Africa

Economics

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30^th

1^st

Overall

10^th

13^th

Income

9^th

13^th

Disposable income

8^th

14^th

Higher quality accommodation

13^th

1^st

Domestic helper/staff

10^th

3^rd

Swimming pool

7^th

1^st

More than one property

16^th

4^th

Nicer Cars

29^th

8^th

Boat or yacht

13^th

28^th

More luxurious holidays

22^nd

16^th

Healthcare

28^th

26^th

Experience

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30^th

1^st

Overall

27^th

9^th

Organising school for my children

26^th

2^nd

Organising finances

20^th

13^th

Organising healthcare

26^th

4^th

Finding accommodation

14^th

3^rd

Learning the local language

29^th

9^th

Getting used to local food

24^th

6^th

Local weather

24^th

7^th

Making friends

26^th

8^th

Local work culture

27^th

23^rd

Setting up utilities

21^st

19^th

Fitting in the new culture

29^th

11^th

Local transport

29^th

10^th

Enjoying local food

11^th

22^nd

Local culture

17^th

30^th

Using the local language

16^th

29^th

Making local friends

16^th

11^th

Integrating into the community

13^th

9^th

Feeling welcome at work

19^th

21^st

Local shops and markets

28^th

15^th

Social life

10^th

20^th

Sports

29^th

10^th

Working environment

29^th

7^th

Work / life balance

9^th

3^rd

Entertainment

30^th

15^th

Quality of accommodation

5^th

2^nd

Commuting

24^th

16^th

Travelling more

1^st

20^th

Healthcare access and quality

29^th

24^th

Healthy diet

15^th

5^th

Raising Children Abroad

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14^th

1^st

Overall

Vietnam

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South Africa

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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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