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League Table (based on 2011 results)

United States

Definitely travel the country, there is much to see and it's inexpensive to travel here. Don't have pre–conceptions and be open to new things.

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31^st

1^st

Overall

15^th

Income

11^th

Disposable income

17^th

Nicer/bigger property

8^th

Domestic helper/staff

22^nd

Swimming pool

9^th

More than one property

12^th

Nicer Cars

4^th

Boat or yacht

5^th

More luxurious holidays

12^th

Healthcare

12^th

Experience

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31^st

1^st

Overall

10^th

Organising school for my children

20^th

Organising finances

15^th

Organising healthcare

21^st

Finding accommodation

17^th

Learning the local language

4^th

Getting used to local food

11^th

Local weather

15^th

Making friends

26^th

Local work culture

15^th

Setting up utilities

10^th

Fitting in the new culture

8^th

Local transport

13^th

Enjoying local food

19^th

Local culture

7^th

Using the local language

10^th

Making local friends

13^th

Integrating into the community

8^th

Feeling welcome at work

4^th

Local shops and markets

15^th

Social life

25^th

Sports

12^th

Working environment

12^th

Work / life balance

23^rd

Entertainment

1^st

Quality of accommodation

7^th

Commuting

25^th

Travelling more

25^th

Healthcare access and quality

10^th

Healthy diet

25^th

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