Hong Kong70.07
Overall rating
Open country profileHong Kong vs. Netherlands: Country Comparison
Netherlands leads the overall rating with 76.53 points, ahead of Hong Kong with 70.07 points. The largest measurable differences stand out especially in Pension Replacement Rate and Crypto Tax Rate.
Hong Kong
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 Hong Kong on Pension Replacement Rate.
Hong Kong scores clearly better than Netherlands on Crypto Tax Rate.
Netherlands scores clearly better than Hong Kong on Unemployment Benefit Duration (months).
Hong Kong scores clearly better than Netherlands on Territorial Tax System.
Hong Kong scores clearly better than Netherlands on Driving License Cost ($).
Netherlands scores clearly better than Hong Kong on Energy Self-Sufficiency.
Hong Kong scores clearly better than Netherlands on VAT / GST / Sales Tax Rate (%).
Netherlands scores clearly better than Hong Kong on Freedom of Political Expression.
Categories Compared
Hong Kong
70 points
🛡️ Safety & Risk
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Netherlands
83 points
| Topic | Hong Kong | Netherlands | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crime & Personal Safety | 80 | 77 | Hong Kong |
| Conflicts & Political Security | 85 | 90 | Netherlands |
| Natural Hazards & Disasters | 50 | 70 | Netherlands |
| Digital Freedom & Surveillance | 36 | 92 | Netherlands |
| Legal Protection & Property | 62 | 84 | Netherlands |
| Long-Term Stability & Resilience | 75 | 82 | Netherlands |
Hong Kong
80 points
❤️ Health
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Netherlands
85 points
| Topic | Hong Kong | Netherlands | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Healthcare & Access | 77 | 82 | Netherlands |
| Environmental Health | 77 | 89 | Netherlands |
| Health Risks & Public Health | 84 | 83 | Hong Kong |
Hong Kong
78 points
💸 Finance & Taxes
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Netherlands
70 points
| Topic | Hong Kong | Netherlands | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal Taxes | 87 | 50 | Hong Kong |
| Investment & Capital Access | 78 | 80 | Netherlands |
| Banking & Fintech | 80 | 75 | Hong Kong |
| Bitcoin & Crypto | 80 | 60 | Hong Kong |
| Real Estate & Property | 30 | 59 | Netherlands |
| Entrepreneurship & Business | 83 | 63 | Hong Kong |
| Macroeconomics | 85 | 78 | Hong Kong |
| Wages & Purchasing Power | 82 | 83 | Netherlands |
Hong Kong
47 points
🏠 Costs
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Netherlands
42 points
| Topic | Hong Kong | Netherlands | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Housing & Utilities | 39 | 30 | Hong Kong |
| Food & Basic Goods | 20 | 23 | Netherlands |
| Dining & Going Out | 48 | 48 | Tie |
| Mobility Costs | 47 | 38 | Hong Kong |
| Communication & Digital Costs | 79 | 66 | Hong Kong |
| Personal Services | 48 | 48 | Tie |
Hong Kong
81 points
🏗️ Infrastructure
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Netherlands
86 points
| Topic | Hong Kong | Netherlands | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic Infrastructure & Logistics | 89 | 90 | Netherlands |
| Roads & Traffic Infrastructure | 68 | 77 | Netherlands |
| Electricity & Energy | 64 | 81 | Netherlands |
| Internet & Connectivity | 98 | 91 | Hong Kong |
| Public Transport | 84 | 90 | Netherlands |
Hong Kong
56 points
🌿 Lifestyle
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Netherlands
68 points
| Topic | Hong Kong | Netherlands | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Work-Life Balance | 42 | 70 | Netherlands |
| Climate & Weather | 59 | 57 | Hong Kong |
| Outdoor & Lifestyle | 52 | 39 | Hong Kong |
| Leisure & Recreation | 68 | 86 | Netherlands |
| Arts & Entertainment | 53 | 81 | Netherlands |
| Food & Culinary Culture | 81 | 69 | Hong Kong |
| Family-Friendly | 51 | 73 | Netherlands |
| Pet-Friendly | 43 | 66 | Netherlands |
Hong Kong
78 points
✈️ Relocation & Residency
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Netherlands
86 points
| Topic | Hong Kong | Netherlands | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residency & Bureaucracy | 81 | 87 | Netherlands |
| Visa, Entry & Travel Freedom | 81 | 85 | Netherlands |
| Remote Work & Freelancing | 81 | 81 | Tie |
| Work & Self-Employment Abroad | 82 | 95 | Netherlands |
| Permanent Residency & Family | 71 | 84 | Netherlands |
| Language & Integration | 81 | 76 | Hong Kong |
| Welcome Culture & Anti-Discrimination | 60 | 95 | Netherlands |
| Everyday Life for Foreigners | 76 | 94 | Netherlands |
Hong Kong
80 points
🏖️ Travel & Vacation
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Netherlands
82 points
| Topic | Hong Kong | Netherlands | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accommodation & Stay Quality | 89 | 98 | Netherlands |
| Tourism Infrastructure | 92 | 96 | Netherlands |
| Attractions & Activities | 80 | 85 | Netherlands |
| Beaches, Nature & Relaxation | 73 | 71 | Hong Kong |
| Vacation Costs | 57 | 50 | Hong Kong |
| Season & Travel Comfort | 94 | 95 | Netherlands |
Hong Kong
58 points
🌐 Society & Participation
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Netherlands
88 points
| Topic | Hong Kong | Netherlands | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Society & Freedom | 40 | 89 | Netherlands |
| Education & Knowledge | 81 | 89 | Netherlands |
| Social System & Social Cohesion | 52 | 85 | Netherlands |
| Equality & Anti-Discrimination | 60 | 91 | Netherlands |
| LGBTQ+ Friendliness | 52 | 99 | Netherlands |
| Inclusion & Accessibility | 64 | 96 | Netherlands |
| Religion & Worldviews | 70 | 82 | Netherlands |
| Demography | 50 | 60 | Netherlands |