Netherlands

The Netherlands suits people coming to work: English is accepted almost everywhere, cycling infrastructure removes the transport question, and the country is small and connected. Costs are high, and housing is the sharpest issue: the queue and competition for rentals in Amsterdam and Utrecht outweigh even the price. The climate is mild and windy, with cool summers, damp winters and limited sunshine. Expect expensive housing, compulsory health insurance and a family doctor as the only door into the health system.