Income Inequality (Gini)
World Bank25.75 / 5
Netherlands
Explore costs, quality of life, and community activity for Netherlands.
Quality of Life
5 / 5
Excellent
Cost of Living
5 / 5
Very High
Democracy Index
5 / 5
Excellent
Happiness Score
5 / 5
Excellent
Deep Dive
Country Fundamentals
GDP Per Capita
World Bank$67,5205 / 5
Democracy Index
Our World in Data95 / 5
Happiness Score
World Happiness Report7.315 / 5
Living Snapshot
Quality Of Life
Numbeo213.65 / 5
Climate
Numbeo86.94 / 5
Safety
Numbeo74.55 / 5
Health Care
Numbeo81.55 / 5
Rights
Personal Rights
Same-Sex Union Status
ILGA WorldUpdated: Apr 28, 2026
Legal
5 / 5
LGBT Equality Index
EqualdexUpdated: Apr 27, 2026
76
5 / 5
LGBT Legal Index
EqualdexUpdated: Apr 27, 2026
87
5 / 5
LGBT Public Opinion Index
EqualdexUpdated: Apr 27, 2026
64
5 / 5
Abortion Access Status
Global Abortion Policies DatabaseUpdated: Dec 15, 2023
Restricted
2 / 5
Death Penalty Status
Amnesty InternationalUpdated: Dec 31, 2024
Abolitionist
5 / 5
Women Legal Frameworks Score
World Bank Open DataUpdated: 2026
86
5 / 5
Civil Freedoms
Civil Liberties Score
Freedom HouseUpdated: 2026
58
5 / 5
Press Freedom Score
Reporters Without BordersUpdated: 2025
88.6
5 / 5
Internet Freedom Score
Freedom HouseUpdated: 2025
84
5 / 5
Visa & residency
Passport requirements + popular residency programs
Quick view of Turkey passport access and residency programs for Netherlands.
Tourist access
Turkey passport holders
Regular passport
Schengen visa requiredShort-stay tourist entry requires a Schengen visa.
Special passport
Visa-free 90/180 daysVisa-exempt for short stays up to 90 days within 180 days.
Popular residency programs
Top 3 of 7 programs
Highly Skilled Migrant
Recognised sponsor employment; 2026 thresholds from EUR 3,122/month reduced, EUR 4,357 under 30, EUR 5,942 age 30+
European Blue Card
Highly qualified employment; 2026 threshold EUR 5,942/month or reduced EUR 4,754/month
Start-up
Innovative start-up with facilitator; maximum 1 year
Compiled from official sources. Last checked May 28, 2026; verify the latest status before applying.
Open visa & residency detailsCities
3
Netherlands
Amsterdam
Monthly Cost
$6,150
Quality of Life
5 / 5
Safety
4 / 5
Gezgin score
3.4 / 5
Netherlands
Rotterdam
Monthly Cost
$4,800
Quality of Life
5 / 5
Safety
4 / 5
Gezgin score
3.1 / 5
1
Netherlands
Eindhoven
Monthly Cost
$4,350
Quality of Life
5 / 5
Safety
5 / 5
Gezgin score
2.9 / 5
Netherlands
Groningen
Monthly Cost
$4,600
Quality of Life
5 / 5
Safety
5 / 5
Gezgin score
3.4 / 5
Netherlands
Leiden
Monthly Cost
$5,600
Quality of Life
5 / 5
Safety
5 / 5
Gezgin score
3.4 / 5
1
Netherlands
Utrecht
Monthly Cost
$4,950
Quality of Life
5 / 5
Safety
5 / 5
Gezgin score
3.4 / 5
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