What is the best country to live in? Abroad is attractive and this is not only the case for international students, but more and more families are choosing to emigrate and build a life in another country. Of course, there are a number of factors that contribute to this. In this article we will discuss these and we will also tell you what the best places are to live. Are you also thinking about moving abroad? Then read on quickly.
Everything used to be better... or not?
In the past, people would travel once a year on average, and that would be during the children's summer vacation. Who can't remember? That everyone always looked forward to the summer because a 'far' and long vacation was planned. One would go to the campsite in France while the other might fly to the United States for a long summer vacation.
People have now seen the world
Nowadays, of course, it is a completely different story. The average Dutch person now goes on holiday much more often per year and the summer holiday is not the only period in which people choose to go on holiday abroad. People now not only often have a high income, but the standard of living in general is of course a lot higher. And it is now also simply a lot cheaper to fly to destinations all over the world.
It is therefore no wonder that people often already know what their next destination will be during a holiday.
What is important to look at?
A large part of these people choose to emigrate. Some make new friends, some look at the high-tech economy of a country and others look at the level of university education.
The 'Prosperity Index' list, which is published annually by various well-known sources, is also important when making a choice. The top ten best countries are discussed each year. For this report, the quality of life, life expectancy, employment and health care in a country are often considered. The happiness of people is also important. Beautiful nature or a wonderful climate also play an important role in this. Furthermore, the rights of citizens and their freedom are also considered.
So what are the best countries to live and work in?
Top ten best country to live in 2023 is:
- Sweden
- Finland
- Denmark
- Canada
- Germany
- The Netherlands
- New Zealand
- The United Kingdom
- Spain
- Austria
Why is Sweden number 1?
Sweden has been in first place for years, and that is of course not without reason. The country has the happiest inhabitants in the world. The country scores high on almost all points in the list. The only thing that is less in Sweden is the cost of living.
Scandinavian countries such as Sweden, Denmark and Norway are also simply more expensive to live in due to the high incomes and good labour market in the country. But this is compensated by the high incomes.
In the country everything is also well organized. From public transport in the cities to the freedom of individuals in the country. Social security, insurance and employment are excellent, their culture is accessible and.. do we really need to go on about the rest? Everything is simply fantastically organized.
The Dutch dream
Traditionally, many Dutch people have been fond of emigration. Nowadays, the Dutch do not only choose the coziness of the Spanish or the neatness of Switzerland, but there are also faraway countries that were popular in the past and still are today. You only have to open the history books to know which countries these are. To give you some examples: Canada, Australia, New Zealand. Many people from the Netherlands left for these countries after the war and years later, because they thought this would be better for their well-being. Many returned, but many did not. In these countries you can often still find 'Dutch clubs' where Dutch people come together to celebrate Dutch holidays.
The reason that these countries were chosen at that time was because the Kingdom of the Netherlands had made special agreements with these countries. The Dutch government wanted people to emigrate and ensured through these agreements that these countries would take in labor immigrants from the Netherlands.
Emigrate today
As you have read, people nowadays no longer only choose the more well-known countries, but they also have the freedom to move to wherever they want. Whether this is a city in Ireland, Iceland or Japan. Because of globalization, you can now even find people in the smallest villages in the world who originally come from somewhere else. Women or men who fell in love during a holiday and, for example, left for 'the middle of nowhere' for love.
Do you also want to emigrate?
Are you also thinking about emigrating? Maybe you already know exactly where you want to go or maybe you are still thinking about it very hard. Whatever it is, it is important to give yourself plenty of time to make the right choice. Do good research, look around on the internet and think carefully about what you want in the future. There are often Facebook pages where people come together who have already emigrated and have the necessary experience. These people are often happy to help you make your choice.
Best books about emigration
Finally..
Do you want to know exactly what is involved in emigration or do you have other questions regarding a move to a specific country? Then we can reassure you, because we have a huge number of articles on our website that you can consult. In these articles we discuss not only general matters, but also matters regarding a specific country. For example, do you want to know more about moving to Spain, Italy or France? Then you will find information about these countries (and much more) on our website!
A little tip: do you need a moving company?
Don't forget to think about your belongings? Do you want to take all your stuff with you or are you selling it? Maybe you'll opt for a storage facility? If you're going on a tour first, it's obviously easier to fill your backpack and leave, but when you're moving and living and working in a country, you need to know what you're going to do with your stuff.
Are you taking your stuff with you?
If you choose to move your belongings, it is wise to look for an international moving company. This company can move your belongings to your new address in the country of your choice in the right way. Then you only have to unpack and not have to think about anything. You can even outsource this by hiring a packing and unpacking service! Easy, right?
