Netherlands76.53
Overall rating
Open country profileNetherlands vs. South Korea: Country Comparison
Netherlands leads the overall rating with 76.53 points, ahead of South Korea with 72.17 points. The largest measurable differences stand out especially in Forest Cover and Driving License Cost ($).
Netherlands
South Korea72.17
Overall rating
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Health Insurance for Foreigners
Residence Permit Ease
Digital Nomad Visa
Visa Processing Time
Work Permit Access for Foreigners
English Proficiency
City Rent per Square Meter
Price of an Inexpensive Restaurant Meal
Top Personal Income Tax Rate (%)
Homicide Rate
Petty Crime Index
Healthcare Quality
Biggest Differences
South Korea scores clearly better than Netherlands on Forest Cover.
South Korea scores clearly better than Netherlands on Driving License Cost ($).
Netherlands scores clearly better than South Korea on Fertility Rate.
South Korea scores clearly better than Netherlands on Foreign Exchange Reserves (months of imports).
South Korea scores clearly better than Netherlands on Mountain Access.
Netherlands scores clearly better than South Korea on Nuclear Exposure.
South Korea scores clearly better than Netherlands on Hospital Beds.
Netherlands scores clearly better than South Korea on Same-Sex Legal Status.
Categories Compared
Netherlands
83 points
🛡️ Safety & Risk
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South Korea
72 points
| Topic | Netherlands | South Korea | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crime & Personal Safety | 77 | 81 | South Korea |
| Conflicts & Political Security | 90 | 70 | Netherlands |
| Natural Hazards & Disasters | 70 | 53 | Netherlands |
| Digital Freedom & Surveillance | 92 | 78 | Netherlands |
| Legal Protection & Property | 84 | 71 | Netherlands |
| Long-Term Stability & Resilience | 82 | 74 | Netherlands |
Netherlands
85 points
❤️ Health
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South Korea
81 points
| Topic | Netherlands | South Korea | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Healthcare & Access | 82 | 83 | South Korea |
| Environmental Health | 89 | 78 | Netherlands |
| Health Risks & Public Health | 83 | 83 | Tie |
Netherlands
70 points
💸 Finance & Taxes
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South Korea
69 points
| Topic | Netherlands | South Korea | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal Taxes | 50 | 53 | South Korea |
| Investment & Capital Access | 80 | 78 | Netherlands |
| Banking & Fintech | 75 | 70 | Netherlands |
| Bitcoin & Crypto | 60 | 63 | South Korea |
| Real Estate & Property | 59 | 55 | Netherlands |
| Entrepreneurship & Business | 63 | 50 | Netherlands |
| Macroeconomics | 78 | 79 | South Korea |
| Wages & Purchasing Power | 83 | 86 | South Korea |
Netherlands
42 points
🏠 Costs
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South Korea
55 points
| Topic | Netherlands | South Korea | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Housing & Utilities | 30 | 51 | South Korea |
| Food & Basic Goods | 23 | 23 | Tie |
| Dining & Going Out | 48 | 67 | South Korea |
| Mobility Costs | 38 | 66 | South Korea |
| Communication & Digital Costs | 66 | 67 | South Korea |
| Personal Services | 48 | 57 | South Korea |
Netherlands
86 points
🏗️ Infrastructure
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South Korea
80 points
| Topic | Netherlands | South Korea | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic Infrastructure & Logistics | 90 | 79 | Netherlands |
| Roads & Traffic Infrastructure | 77 | 72 | Netherlands |
| Electricity & Energy | 81 | 70 | Netherlands |
| Internet & Connectivity | 91 | 99 | South Korea |
| Public Transport | 90 | 81 | Netherlands |
Netherlands
68 points
🌿 Lifestyle
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South Korea
67 points
| Topic | Netherlands | South Korea | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Work-Life Balance | 70 | 50 | Netherlands |
| Climate & Weather | 57 | 65 | South Korea |
| Outdoor & Lifestyle | 39 | 61 | South Korea |
| Leisure & Recreation | 86 | 81 | Netherlands |
| Arts & Entertainment | 81 | 78 | Netherlands |
| Food & Culinary Culture | 69 | 88 | South Korea |
| Family-Friendly | 73 | 62 | Netherlands |
| Pet-Friendly | 66 | 52 | Netherlands |
Netherlands
86 points
✈️ Relocation & Residency
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South Korea
74 points
| Topic | Netherlands | South Korea | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residency & Bureaucracy | 87 | 83 | Netherlands |
| Visa, Entry & Travel Freedom | 85 | 83 | Netherlands |
| Remote Work & Freelancing | 81 | 72 | Netherlands |
| Work & Self-Employment Abroad | 95 | 80 | Netherlands |
| Permanent Residency & Family | 84 | 69 | Netherlands |
| Language & Integration | 76 | 52 | Netherlands |
| Welcome Culture & Anti-Discrimination | 95 | 62 | Netherlands |
| Everyday Life for Foreigners | 94 | 75 | Netherlands |
Netherlands
82 points
🏖️ Travel & Vacation
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South Korea
87 points
| Topic | Netherlands | South Korea | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accommodation & Stay Quality | 98 | 94 | Netherlands |
| Tourism Infrastructure | 96 | 93 | Netherlands |
| Attractions & Activities | 85 | 89 | South Korea |
| Beaches, Nature & Relaxation | 71 | 81 | South Korea |
| Vacation Costs | 50 | 73 | South Korea |
| Season & Travel Comfort | 95 | 96 | South Korea |
Netherlands
88 points
🌐 Society & Participation
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South Korea
71 points
| Topic | Netherlands | South Korea | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Society & Freedom | 89 | 79 | Netherlands |
| Education & Knowledge | 89 | 90 | South Korea |
| Social System & Social Cohesion | 85 | 62 | Netherlands |
| Equality & Anti-Discrimination | 91 | 68 | Netherlands |
| LGBTQ+ Friendliness | 99 | 57 | Netherlands |
| Inclusion & Accessibility | 96 | 75 | Netherlands |
| Religion & Worldviews | 82 | 79 | Netherlands |
| Demography | 60 | 44 | Netherlands |