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The Hague, Netherlands 🇳🇱
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Nomad Score:
70%
💰 Cost & Affordability
💸 Cost of Living
41%
Weight: 150
The Hague is relatively expensive compared to many cities worldwide, with high costs for daily expenses typical of Western Europe.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
32%
Weight: 80
Housing prices and rents are high, especially for central locations favored by expats and nomads.
🍎 Food & Groceries
50%
Weight: 40
Groceries and dining out are moderately expensive but offer good quality and variety.
🚌 Transportation Cost
67%
Weight: 20
Public transport is efficient and reasonably priced; cycling is free and popular.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
55%
Weight: 15
Entertainment options are diverse but can be pricey, especially in tourist areas.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
60%
Weight: 10
Gym memberships are moderately priced, with many options available.
💱 Currency Stability
98%
Weight: 30
Euro is a stable currency with low volatility.
💻 Digital Nomad Essentials
🚀 Internet Speed
92%
Weight: 100
High-speed fiber internet is widely available with reliable connections.
👥 Coworking Spaces Availability
85%
Weight: 40
Several quality coworking spaces exist, catering well to digital nomads.
☕ Cafes with WiFi
80%
Weight: 30
Many cafes offer free WiFi and comfortable work environments.
💻☕ Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes
78%
Weight: 30
Good selection of cafes welcoming to remote workers.
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity
63%
Weight: 100
Moderate popularity among nomads, overshadowed by Amsterdam but growing steadily.
📱 Local SIM Card Availability
90%
Weight: 25
Easy to purchase prepaid SIM cards with good data plans.
🌟 Quality of Life
⚖️ Work-Life Balance
87%
Weight: 30
Strong cultural emphasis on work-life balance and leisure.
🌳 Environmental Quality
89%
Weight: 15
Clean city with good environmental policies and green initiatives.
🧼 Cleanliness
90%
Weight: 10
Public spaces and streets are well-maintained and clean.
🗨️ Language Barrier
85%
Weight: 30
High English proficiency among locals reduces language barriers significantly.
💨 Air Quality
75%
Weight: 15
Generally good air quality, though occasional pollution from traffic.
👨👩👧👦 Family Friendly
75%
Weight: 25
Good schools, parks, and family-oriented amenities.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
95%
Weight: 20
High-quality healthcare system with excellent facilities.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
60%
Weight: 25
Healthcare is expensive without insurance; mandatory health insurance required.
🏥 Healthcare
95%
Weight: 20
Comprehensive healthcare services accessible to residents and expats.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
40%
Weight: 80
Mild but often cloudy and rainy; summers are short and cool.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
90%
Weight: 10
Very low risk of natural disasters.
🏞️ Green Spaces
83%
Weight: 10
Numerous parks and proximity to beaches offer good green space options.
❄️ Air Conditioning
35%
Weight: 15
Air conditioning is uncommon in homes and public places due to mild climate.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
60%
Weight: 10
Distinct seasons but mild; winters are cool and summers mild.
🔊 Noise Pollution
70%
Weight: 10
Moderate noise levels; quieter residential areas but some busy streets.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
🎭 Culture
87%
Weight: 20
Rich cultural scene with museums, theaters, and historical sites.
🌃 Nightlife
65%
Weight: 15
Decent nightlife with bars and clubs, but quieter than Amsterdam.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
78%
Weight: 15
Close to coast, dunes, and parks; good outdoor recreation options.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
70%
Weight: 10
Several language schools and informal opportunities to learn Dutch.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
75%
Weight: 10
Good variety of cultural tours and local experiences available.
🎳 Indoors Fun
72%
Weight: 10
Museums, cinemas, and indoor activities are plentiful.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
78%
Weight: 25
Diverse culinary options including international and local Dutch cuisine.
🧠 Yoga Studios
70%
Weight: 10
Several yoga studios available catering to different styles.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
75%
Weight: 15
Good range of gyms, fitness centers, and outdoor exercise options.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
79%
Weight: 15
Organic markets and health food stores are common.
💼 Work Environment
🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
80%
Weight: 20
Central European Time is favorable for working with most European and some American clients.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
75%
Weight: 25
Active expat and startup communities provide networking events.
💻 Remote Job Opportunities
68%
Weight: 20
Moderate opportunities; many remote jobs come from larger Dutch cities.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
70%
Weight: 20
Growing freelance community supported by coworking spaces and events.
🏢 Coworking Quality
86%
Weight: 30
High-quality coworking spaces with modern amenities.
📈 Business & Economy
🚀 Startup Scene
72%
Weight: 15
Emerging startup scene with support from local government and incubators.
💳 Local Payment Services
85%
Weight: 10
Widespread use of contactless payments and mobile banking apps.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
65%
Weight: 15
Moderate adoption with growing interest but not mainstream yet.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
70%
Weight: 30
Close to Rotterdam The Hague Airport and Schiphol Airport with many international flights.
🚇 Public Transit
88%
Weight: 20
Excellent public transit system including trams, buses, and trains.
🚶 Walkability
83%
Weight: 20
Compact city center with pedestrian-friendly streets.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
75%
Weight: 15
Uber and local ride-sharing services are available but less dominant.
🚲 Cycling
95%
Weight: 10
One of the best cycling infrastructures in the world.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
87%
Weight: 15
Frequent and fast trains connect The Hague to other Dutch cities and Europe.
🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
88%
Weight: 10
Wide availability of bike rentals and shared scooters.
📡 Connectivity
📱 Mobile Network Coverage
90%
Weight: 20
Excellent 4G and growing 5G coverage throughout the city.
🔒 VPN Reliability
92%
Weight: 20
Reliable internet infrastructure supports stable VPN connections.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
95%
Weight: 15
Stable and reliable power supply with minimal outages.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
75%
Weight: 10
Public WiFi available in many public spaces but not ubiquitous.
⚖️ Legal & Administrative
🛂 Visa Ease
50%
Weight: 40
Schengen visa rules apply; no specific digital nomad visa as of mid-2025.
📊 Tax Friendliness
45%
Weight: 30
High taxes for freelancers and self-employed; complex tax system.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
98%
Weight: 15
Strong protections for freedom of speech.
🏛️ Political Stability
95%
Weight: 20
Stable political environment with low risk of unrest.
🏦 Ease of Opening Bank Account
65%
Weight: 15
Possible but requires residency or proof of address; some hurdles for nomads.
📄 Ease of Business Registration
70%
Weight: 10
Relatively straightforward but requires understanding of Dutch regulations.
📄✈️ Digital Nomad Visa Availability
0%
Weight: 35
No dedicated digital nomad visa currently available.
🌍 Digital Nomad Community
🌍 Nomad Friendly
70%
Weight: 50
Moderately friendly with good infrastructure but limited visa options.
🤝 Nomad Events & Meetups
68%
Weight: 25
Regular meetups and events but smaller scale than larger cities.
🌐👥 Online Community Presence
72%
Weight: 20
Active online groups and forums for digital nomads in The Hague.
🛡️ Safety & Tolerance
🛡️ Safety
89%
Weight: 100
Generally very safe with low crime rates.
♀️ Female Friendly
87%
Weight: 50
Safe and inclusive environment for women.
✊ Racial Tolerance
78%
Weight: 50
Generally tolerant society with ongoing efforts to improve inclusivity.