Malaysia66.86
Overall rating
Open country profileMalaysia vs. Netherlands: Country Comparison
Netherlands leads the overall rating with 76.53 points, ahead of Malaysia with 66.86 points. The largest measurable differences stand out especially in Same-Sex Legal Status and Heating & Gas Cost.
Malaysia
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
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Petty Crime Index
Healthcare Quality
Biggest Differences
Netherlands scores clearly better than Malaysia on Same-Sex Legal Status.
Malaysia scores clearly better than Netherlands on Heating & Gas Cost.
Netherlands scores clearly better than Malaysia on Pension Replacement Rate.
Malaysia scores clearly better than Netherlands on Driving License Cost ($).
Netherlands scores clearly better than Malaysia on Pride Culture.
Netherlands scores clearly better than Malaysia on Waste Management.
Malaysia scores clearly better than Netherlands on Crypto Tax Rate.
Netherlands scores clearly better than Malaysia on Cycling Infrastructure.
Categories Compared
Malaysia
71 points
🛡️ Safety & Risk
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Netherlands
83 points
| Topic | Malaysia | Netherlands | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crime & Personal Safety | 72 | 77 | Netherlands |
| Conflicts & Political Security | 90 | 90 | Tie |
| Natural Hazards & Disasters | 59 | 70 | Netherlands |
| Digital Freedom & Surveillance | 60 | 92 | Netherlands |
| Legal Protection & Property | 60 | 84 | Netherlands |
| Long-Term Stability & Resilience | 69 | 82 | Netherlands |
Malaysia
68 points
❤️ Health
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Netherlands
85 points
| Topic | Malaysia | Netherlands | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Healthcare & Access | 67 | 82 | Netherlands |
| Environmental Health | 64 | 89 | Netherlands |
| Health Risks & Public Health | 73 | 83 | Netherlands |
Malaysia
68 points
💸 Finance & Taxes
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Netherlands
70 points
| Topic | Malaysia | Netherlands | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal Taxes | 70 | 50 | Malaysia |
| Investment & Capital Access | 71 | 80 | Netherlands |
| Banking & Fintech | 71 | 75 | Netherlands |
| Bitcoin & Crypto | 60 | 60 | Tie |
| Real Estate & Property | 70 | 59 | Malaysia |
| Entrepreneurship & Business | 49 | 63 | Netherlands |
| Macroeconomics | 75 | 78 | Netherlands |
| Wages & Purchasing Power | 70 | 83 | Netherlands |
Malaysia
75 points
🏠 Costs
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Netherlands
42 points
| Topic | Malaysia | Netherlands | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Housing & Utilities | 69 | 30 | Malaysia |
| Food & Basic Goods | 59 | 23 | Malaysia |
| Dining & Going Out | 89 | 48 | Malaysia |
| Mobility Costs | 82 | 38 | Malaysia |
| Communication & Digital Costs | 85 | 66 | Malaysia |
| Personal Services | 69 | 48 | Malaysia |
Malaysia
61 points
🏗️ Infrastructure
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Netherlands
86 points
| Topic | Malaysia | Netherlands | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic Infrastructure & Logistics | 59 | 90 | Netherlands |
| Roads & Traffic Infrastructure | 62 | 77 | Netherlands |
| Electricity & Energy | 72 | 81 | Netherlands |
| Internet & Connectivity | 57 | 91 | Netherlands |
| Public Transport | 54 | 90 | Netherlands |
Malaysia
59 points
🌿 Lifestyle
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Netherlands
68 points
| Topic | Malaysia | Netherlands | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Work-Life Balance | 49 | 70 | Netherlands |
| Climate & Weather | 69 | 57 | Malaysia |
| Outdoor & Lifestyle | 67 | 39 | Malaysia |
| Leisure & Recreation | 63 | 86 | Netherlands |
| Arts & Entertainment | 42 | 81 | Netherlands |
| Food & Culinary Culture | 77 | 69 | Malaysia |
| Family-Friendly | 55 | 73 | Netherlands |
| Pet-Friendly | 48 | 66 | Netherlands |
Malaysia
69 points
✈️ Relocation & Residency
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Netherlands
86 points
| Topic | Malaysia | Netherlands | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residency & Bureaucracy | 72 | 87 | Netherlands |
| Visa, Entry & Travel Freedom | 78 | 85 | Netherlands |
| Remote Work & Freelancing | 69 | 81 | Netherlands |
| Work & Self-Employment Abroad | 70 | 95 | Netherlands |
| Permanent Residency & Family | 64 | 84 | Netherlands |
| Language & Integration | 69 | 76 | Netherlands |
| Welcome Culture & Anti-Discrimination | 48 | 95 | Netherlands |
| Everyday Life for Foreigners | 72 | 94 | Netherlands |
Malaysia
78 points
🏖️ Travel & Vacation
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Netherlands
82 points
| Topic | Malaysia | Netherlands | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accommodation & Stay Quality | 74 | 98 | Netherlands |
| Tourism Infrastructure | 77 | 96 | Netherlands |
| Attractions & Activities | 73 | 85 | Netherlands |
| Beaches, Nature & Relaxation | 81 | 71 | Malaysia |
| Vacation Costs | 85 | 50 | Malaysia |
| Season & Travel Comfort | 89 | 95 | Netherlands |
Malaysia
49 points
🌐 Society & Participation
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Netherlands
88 points
| Topic | Malaysia | Netherlands | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Society & Freedom | 58 | 89 | Netherlands |
| Education & Knowledge | 67 | 89 | Netherlands |
| Social System & Social Cohesion | 45 | 85 | Netherlands |
| Equality & Anti-Discrimination | 47 | 91 | Netherlands |
| LGBTQ+ Friendliness | 22 | 99 | Netherlands |
| Inclusion & Accessibility | 54 | 96 | Netherlands |
| Religion & Worldviews | 29 | 82 | Netherlands |
| Demography | 64 | 60 | Malaysia |