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League Table (based on 2012 results)

Vietnam

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Just come with an open mind

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Enjoy the cultural richness and travel the country

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Vietnam

United Kingdom

Economics

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30^th

1^st

Overall

10^th

29^th

Income

9^th

26^th

Disposable income

8^th

27^th

Higher quality accommodation

13^th

27^th

Domestic helper/staff

10^th

26^th

Swimming pool

7^th

28^th

More than one property

16^th

26^th

Nicer Cars

29^th

18^th

Boat or yacht

13^th

23^rd

More luxurious holidays

22^nd

26^th

Healthcare

28^th

22^nd

Experience

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30^th

1^st

Overall

27^th

18^th

Organising school for my children

26^th

11^th

Organising finances

20^th

16^th

Organising healthcare

26^th

8^th

Finding accommodation

14^th

18^th

Learning the local language

29^th

5^th

Getting used to local food

24^th

20^th

Local weather

24^th

18^th

Making friends

26^th

16^th

Local work culture

27^th

9^th

Setting up utilities

21^st

14^th

Fitting in the new culture

29^th

12^th

Local transport

29^th

15^th

Enjoying local food

11^th

15^th

Local culture

17^th

8^th

Using the local language

16^th

5^th

Making local friends

16^th

7^th

Integrating into the community

13^th

2^nd

Feeling welcome at work

19^th

7^th

Local shops and markets

28^th

9^th

Social life

10^th

16^th

Sports

29^th

23^rd

Working environment

29^th

22^nd

Work / life balance

9^th

23^rd

Entertainment

30^th

1^st

Quality of accommodation

5^th

28^th

Commuting

24^th

29^th

Travelling more

1^st

14^th

Healthcare access and quality

29^th

17^th

Healthy diet

15^th

28^th

Raising Children Abroad

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9^th

1^st

Overall

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9^th

Safety of your children

9^th

Standard of education available to your children

5^th

Quality of childcare

9^th

Cost of raising children

4^th

Spending more time out doors

^th

Spending more time with you

9^th

Playing more sports

6^th

Playing less video games

8^th

Watching less TV

6^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

^th

My children are learning new language(s)

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My children are NOT missing home and their friends

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