Compare 29 European countries side by side across cost of living, healthcare, safety, salaries, taxes and climate. Use the table to quickly shortlist countries, then open each guide for deeper details.
| Country | Region | Purchasing Power | Safety | Healthcare | English proficiency | Taxation (%) | Unemployment (%) | Cost of Living | Summer Temperature (°C) | Winter Temperature (°C) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Norway
|
Nordic Countries | 70/100 |
88.2/100 |
82.1/100 |
90/100 |
36% |
3.2% |
69.0 |
16°C |
-4°C |
|
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Sweden
|
Nordic Countries | 65/100 |
78.1/100 |
78.1/100 |
88/100 |
52% |
5.1% |
54.2 |
17°C |
-2°C |
|
🇩🇰
Denmark
|
Nordic Countries | 62/100 |
78.1/100 |
78.1/100 |
90/100 |
55% |
6.8% |
66.9 |
17°C |
2°C |
|
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Finland
|
Nordic Countries | 58/100 |
85.2/100 |
75.1/100 |
72/100 |
51% |
7.2% |
58.7 |
16°C |
-8°C |
|
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Germany
|
Central Europe | 55/100 |
79.5/100 |
80.6/100 |
56/100 |
50% |
5.6% |
58.4 |
19°C |
1°C |
|
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Netherlands
|
Western Europe | 60/100 |
76.5/100 |
82.1/100 |
90/100 |
48% |
3.8% |
60.5 |
17°C |
3°C |
|
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Switzerland
|
Western Europe | 85/100 |
84.2/100 |
81.5/100 |
61/100 |
28% |
2.8% |
98.4 |
18°C |
0°C |
|
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France
|
Western Europe | 52/100 |
67.9/100 |
80.1/100 |
53/100 |
56% |
8.1% |
58.0 |
20°C |
5°C |
|
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United Kingdom
|
Western Europe | 55/100 |
67.4/100 |
75.1/100 |
100/100 |
42% |
4.5% |
59.2 |
16°C |
4°C |
|
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Spain
|
Southern Europe | 45/100 |
68.2/100 |
78.1/100 |
44/100 |
47% |
12.5% |
43.5 |
25°C |
8°C |
|
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Italy
|
Southern Europe | 42/100 |
64.8/100 |
76.1/100 |
41/100 |
48% |
9.8% |
51.0 |
24°C |
6°C |
|
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Poland
|
Eastern Europe | 32/100 |
75.2/100 |
68.1/100 |
62/100 |
32% |
3.2% |
38.9 |
19°C |
-2°C |
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