10 Best Countries to Live and Work in 2024

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9. Netherlands

Quality of Life for Expats: 14

Happiness of Employees: 6

Average Rank: 10

In the OECD, the Netherlands is known for its exceptional work-life balance, with just 0.3% of employees working very long hours. Dutch full-time workers typically allocate 64% of their day, around 15.4 hours, to personal care and leisure activities.

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