Colombia58.85
Overall rating
Open country profileColombia vs. Netherlands: Country Comparison
Netherlands leads the overall rating with 76.53 points, ahead of Colombia with 58.85 points. The largest measurable differences stand out especially in EV Charging Infrastructure and Heating & Gas Cost.
Colombia
Netherlands76.53
Overall rating
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Health Insurance for Foreigners
Residence Permit Ease
Digital Nomad Visa
Visa Processing Time
Work Permit Access for Foreigners
English Proficiency
City Rent per Square Meter
Price of an Inexpensive Restaurant Meal
Top Personal Income Tax Rate (%)
Homicide Rate
Petty Crime Index
Healthcare Quality
Biggest Differences
Netherlands scores clearly better than Colombia on EV Charging Infrastructure.
Colombia scores clearly better than Netherlands on Heating & Gas Cost.
Colombia scores clearly better than Netherlands on Driving License Cost ($).
Netherlands scores clearly better than Colombia on Cycling Infrastructure.
Netherlands scores clearly better than Colombia on Rail Network Density.
Netherlands scores clearly better than Colombia on Unemployment Benefit Duration (months).
Colombia scores clearly better than Netherlands on Mountain Access.
Netherlands scores clearly better than Colombia on Political Violence.
Categories Compared
Colombia
41 points
🛡️ Safety & Risk
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Netherlands
83 points
| Topic | Colombia | Netherlands | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crime & Personal Safety | 39 | 77 | Netherlands |
| Conflicts & Political Security | 31 | 90 | Netherlands |
| Natural Hazards & Disasters | 45 | 70 | Netherlands |
| Digital Freedom & Surveillance | 62 | 92 | Netherlands |
| Legal Protection & Property | 42 | 84 | Netherlands |
| Long-Term Stability & Resilience | 46 | 82 | Netherlands |
Colombia
61 points
❤️ Health
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Netherlands
85 points
| Topic | Colombia | Netherlands | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Healthcare & Access | 58 | 82 | Netherlands |
| Environmental Health | 59 | 89 | Netherlands |
| Health Risks & Public Health | 67 | 83 | Netherlands |
Colombia
58 points
💸 Finance & Taxes
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Netherlands
70 points
| Topic | Colombia | Netherlands | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal Taxes | 58 | 50 | Colombia |
| Investment & Capital Access | 61 | 80 | Netherlands |
| Banking & Fintech | 60 | 75 | Netherlands |
| Bitcoin & Crypto | 41 | 60 | Netherlands |
| Real Estate & Property | 81 | 59 | Colombia |
| Entrepreneurship & Business | 43 | 63 | Netherlands |
| Macroeconomics | 66 | 78 | Netherlands |
| Wages & Purchasing Power | 51 | 83 | Netherlands |
Colombia
76 points
🏠 Costs
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Netherlands
42 points
| Topic | Colombia | Netherlands | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Housing & Utilities | 64 | 30 | Colombia |
| Food & Basic Goods | 55 | 23 | Colombia |
| Dining & Going Out | 87 | 48 | Colombia |
| Mobility Costs | 78 | 38 | Colombia |
| Communication & Digital Costs | 86 | 66 | Colombia |
| Personal Services | 85 | 48 | Colombia |
Colombia
53 points
🏗️ Infrastructure
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Netherlands
86 points
| Topic | Colombia | Netherlands | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic Infrastructure & Logistics | 42 | 90 | Netherlands |
| Roads & Traffic Infrastructure | 40 | 77 | Netherlands |
| Electricity & Energy | 84 | 81 | Colombia |
| Internet & Connectivity | 46 | 91 | Netherlands |
| Public Transport | 52 | 90 | Netherlands |
Colombia
62 points
🌿 Lifestyle
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Netherlands
68 points
| Topic | Colombia | Netherlands | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Work-Life Balance | 54 | 70 | Netherlands |
| Climate & Weather | 79 | 57 | Colombia |
| Outdoor & Lifestyle | 75 | 39 | Colombia |
| Leisure & Recreation | 62 | 86 | Netherlands |
| Arts & Entertainment | 51 | 81 | Netherlands |
| Food & Culinary Culture | 63 | 69 | Netherlands |
| Family-Friendly | 49 | 73 | Netherlands |
| Pet-Friendly | 61 | 66 | Netherlands |
Colombia
65 points
✈️ Relocation & Residency
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Netherlands
86 points
| Topic | Colombia | Netherlands | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residency & Bureaucracy | 65 | 87 | Netherlands |
| Visa, Entry & Travel Freedom | 72 | 85 | Netherlands |
| Remote Work & Freelancing | 66 | 81 | Netherlands |
| Work & Self-Employment Abroad | 60 | 95 | Netherlands |
| Permanent Residency & Family | 69 | 84 | Netherlands |
| Language & Integration | 54 | 76 | Netherlands |
| Welcome Culture & Anti-Discrimination | 69 | 95 | Netherlands |
| Everyday Life for Foreigners | 53 | 94 | Netherlands |
Colombia
71 points
🏖️ Travel & Vacation
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Netherlands
82 points
| Topic | Colombia | Netherlands | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accommodation & Stay Quality | 61 | 98 | Netherlands |
| Tourism Infrastructure | 63 | 96 | Netherlands |
| Attractions & Activities | 68 | 85 | Netherlands |
| Beaches, Nature & Relaxation | 78 | 71 | Colombia |
| Vacation Costs | 89 | 50 | Colombia |
| Season & Travel Comfort | 80 | 95 | Netherlands |
Colombia
57 points
🌐 Society & Participation
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Netherlands
88 points
| Topic | Colombia | Netherlands | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Society & Freedom | 63 | 89 | Netherlands |
| Education & Knowledge | 68 | 89 | Netherlands |
| Social System & Social Cohesion | 35 | 85 | Netherlands |
| Equality & Anti-Discrimination | 54 | 91 | Netherlands |
| LGBTQ+ Friendliness | 65 | 99 | Netherlands |
| Inclusion & Accessibility | 45 | 96 | Netherlands |
| Religion & Worldviews | 63 | 82 | Netherlands |
| Demography | 61 | 60 | Colombia |