With friendly people, a beautiful countryside, sophisticated cities and rich culture, the Netherlands (also popularly known as Holland) offers an excellent quality of life, says HSBC Expat.
New Zealand is an English-speaking nation of around 5 million people located in the South Pacific Ocean. It has a melting pot of cultures, influenced by the original Maori people as well as Europeans, Asians and Pacific Islanders.
Austria, which is part of the European Union, shares borders with eight nations: Germany, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Slovenia, Italy, Switzerland and Lichtenstein.
Switzerland has four official languages: German, French, Italian and Romansh. In addition, many people there also speak English.
Iceland Review magazine notes that the nation attracts outsiders because of its reputation for peace and security as well as for the stunning scenery. Be warned, though, it says: The cost of living in Iceland is steep.
The cost of living in Norway is very high and so is the quality of life. One reason life is good in Norway, says the nonprofit Borgen Project, is its “investment in its citizens living long and healthy lives.”
Sweden’s approach to societal well-being is similar to other Nordic nations: “Heavily capitalistic with a large percent of spending going toward public service,” according to a U.S.
Danes pay 45% of their income in taxes, on average. And, reportedly, few seem to mind because they get much in return.