Netherlands76.53
Overall rating
Open country profileNetherlands vs. Sweden: Country Comparison
Netherlands leads the overall rating with 76.53 points, ahead of Sweden with 76.52 points. The largest measurable differences stand out especially in Forest Cover and Capital Gains Tax Rate (%).
Netherlands
Sweden76.52
Overall rating
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Health Insurance for Foreigners
Residence Permit Ease
Digital Nomad Visa
Tie
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
Sweden scores clearly better than Netherlands on Forest Cover.
Netherlands scores clearly better than Sweden on Capital Gains Tax Rate (%).
Sweden scores clearly better than Netherlands on Childcare Cost.
Sweden scores clearly better than Netherlands on Top Personal Income Tax Rate (%).
Sweden scores clearly better than Netherlands on Inheritance / Estate Tax Rate (%).
Netherlands scores clearly better than Sweden on Unemployment Benefit Duration (months).
Netherlands scores clearly better than Sweden on Imported Beer Price in a Market.
Sweden scores clearly better than Netherlands on CO2 Intensity.
Categories Compared
Netherlands
83 points
🛡️ Safety & Risk
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Sweden
85 points
| Topic | Netherlands | Sweden | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crime & Personal Safety | 77 | 81 | Sweden |
| Conflicts & Political Security | 90 | 89 | Netherlands |
| Natural Hazards & Disasters | 70 | 78 | Sweden |
| Digital Freedom & Surveillance | 92 | 94 | Sweden |
| Legal Protection & Property | 84 | 85 | Sweden |
| Long-Term Stability & Resilience | 82 | 85 | Sweden |
Netherlands
85 points
❤️ Health
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Sweden
86 points
| Topic | Netherlands | Sweden | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Healthcare & Access | 82 | 81 | Netherlands |
| Environmental Health | 89 | 94 | Sweden |
| Health Risks & Public Health | 83 | 84 | Sweden |
Netherlands
70 points
💸 Finance & Taxes
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Sweden
71 points
| Topic | Netherlands | Sweden | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal Taxes | 50 | 52 | Sweden |
| Investment & Capital Access | 80 | 82 | Sweden |
| Banking & Fintech | 75 | 74 | Netherlands |
| Bitcoin & Crypto | 60 | 56 | Netherlands |
| Real Estate & Property | 59 | 63 | Sweden |
| Entrepreneurship & Business | 63 | 67 | Sweden |
| Macroeconomics | 78 | 79 | Sweden |
| Wages & Purchasing Power | 83 | 81 | Netherlands |
Netherlands
42 points
🏠 Costs
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Sweden
37 points
| Topic | Netherlands | Sweden | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Housing & Utilities | 30 | 32 | Sweden |
| Food & Basic Goods | 23 | 17 | Netherlands |
| Dining & Going Out | 48 | 25 | Netherlands |
| Mobility Costs | 38 | 46 | Sweden |
| Communication & Digital Costs | 66 | 67 | Sweden |
| Personal Services | 48 | 36 | Netherlands |
Netherlands
86 points
🏗️ Infrastructure
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Sweden
84 points
| Topic | Netherlands | Sweden | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic Infrastructure & Logistics | 90 | 76 | Netherlands |
| Roads & Traffic Infrastructure | 77 | 79 | Sweden |
| Electricity & Energy | 81 | 90 | Sweden |
| Internet & Connectivity | 91 | 92 | Sweden |
| Public Transport | 90 | 86 | Netherlands |
Netherlands
68 points
🌿 Lifestyle
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Sweden
71 points
| Topic | Netherlands | Sweden | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Work-Life Balance | 70 | 74 | Sweden |
| Climate & Weather | 57 | 56 | Netherlands |
| Outdoor & Lifestyle | 39 | 49 | Sweden |
| Leisure & Recreation | 86 | 91 | Sweden |
| Arts & Entertainment | 81 | 81 | Tie |
| Food & Culinary Culture | 69 | 60 | Netherlands |
| Family-Friendly | 73 | 91 | Sweden |
| Pet-Friendly | 66 | 67 | Sweden |
Netherlands
86 points
✈️ Relocation & Residency
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Sweden
85 points
| Topic | Netherlands | Sweden | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residency & Bureaucracy | 87 | 88 | Sweden |
| Visa, Entry & Travel Freedom | 85 | 85 | Tie |
| Remote Work & Freelancing | 81 | 76 | Netherlands |
| Work & Self-Employment Abroad | 95 | 95 | Tie |
| Permanent Residency & Family | 84 | 87 | Sweden |
| Language & Integration | 76 | 73 | Netherlands |
| Welcome Culture & Anti-Discrimination | 95 | 91 | Netherlands |
| Everyday Life for Foreigners | 94 | 93 | Netherlands |
Netherlands
82 points
🏖️ Travel & Vacation
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Sweden
81 points
| Topic | Netherlands | Sweden | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accommodation & Stay Quality | 98 | 94 | Netherlands |
| Tourism Infrastructure | 96 | 95 | Netherlands |
| Attractions & Activities | 85 | 83 | Netherlands |
| Beaches, Nature & Relaxation | 71 | 71 | Tie |
| Vacation Costs | 50 | 52 | Sweden |
| Season & Travel Comfort | 95 | 89 | Netherlands |
Netherlands
88 points
🌐 Society & Participation
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Sweden
89 points
| Topic | Netherlands | Sweden | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Society & Freedom | 89 | 91 | Sweden |
| Education & Knowledge | 89 | 88 | Netherlands |
| Social System & Social Cohesion | 85 | 84 | Netherlands |
| Equality & Anti-Discrimination | 91 | 93 | Sweden |
| LGBTQ+ Friendliness | 99 | 99 | Tie |
| Inclusion & Accessibility | 96 | 98 | Sweden |
| Religion & Worldviews | 82 | 82 | Tie |
| Demography | 60 | 65 | Sweden |