Living in Benelux
The
World Happiness Report 2021
places all three Benelux countries in the top 20. The list ranks countries
based on the wellbeing of their residents. So what makes the Benelux such a
great place to live?
Belgium is a centre for political activity and is a very progressive
country in terms of its gender, LGBT and minority rights. And if art,
music, chocolate and beer are things you like to enjoy, you’ll love
Belgium.
Luxembourg is one of the smallest countries in Europe, with a population of
around 626,000, yet almost
50% are expats
. What is it about this country that draws so many foreigners? There are
over 100 medieval castles scattered across Luxembourg which make the famous
hiking routes that more scenic. When you want to venture that little bit
further you could not be in a better spot. Luxembourg is right in the heart
of Western Europe, making it the perfect base if you like to travel.
The Netherlands is also known to be a top location for internationals. As
with the other Benelux countries, the nationals here speak perfect English
and like to include everyone in their many traditions. And if you like to
get around by bike, you could not find a better country than the
Netherlands.
This just covers the reasons to live in the Benelux, but how about the
reasons to work there?
Working in the Benelux
Luxembourg is the third richest country in the world based on GDP per
capita. It will come as no surprise then that the salaries in Luxembourg
are amongst the highest. And if a good work-life balance is one of your top career motivators, then
Belgium could be the perfect fit for you. Like the other Benelux nations,
business leaders in Belgium are supportive of flexible working initiatives.
Before the pandemic,
working from home
was on the rise around the globe, and this shift is one of the reasons why
the OECD ranks the Netherlands third
in terms of countries with the best work-life balance.
A recent McKinsey report identified that
Benelux’s biotechnology market is worth €19 billion,
and it is on track to become Europe’s leading biotech hub. There is a lot
of activity in the wider life sciences market too, and Benelux boasts an
impressive infrastructure that continues to attract more investment from
global life sciences companies. All this makes the region a prime place to
take
your life sciences career
.
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