Germany vs The Netherlands

Between the two, Germany is cheaper — $2,375/mo vs $2,401/mo. Germany is pricier than 32 of 41 European countries; The Netherlands is pricier than 33 of 41 European countries.

Between the two, The Netherlands is safer — 4.3/5 vs 3.9/5. Germany is safer than 27 of 41 European countries; The Netherlands is safer than 32 of 41 European countries.

Between the two, The Netherlands scores higher on mobility — 4.2/5 vs 3.4/5. Germany is easier to get around than 33 of 41 European countries; The Netherlands is easier to get around than 40 of 41 European countries.

Between the two, The Netherlands scores higher on culture — 3.9/5 vs 3.7/5. Germany is richer in culture than 29 of 41 European countries; The Netherlands is richer in culture than 33 of 41 European countries.

Germany's passport reaches 98 destinations visa-free to The Netherlands's 105 — The Netherlands opens more doors without a visa. Passport strength shifts over years of naturalisation, not months of planning, so it's a long-horizon footnote — not scored in the tally.

Between the two, Germany is better connected — 217M passengers/yr vs 78M passengers/yr. Germany is busier than 78 of 87 countries worldwide; The Netherlands is busier than 63 of 87 countries worldwide. Germany sees ~3 air passengers per resident a year; The Netherlands sees ~5 air passengers per resident a year — a derived figure, not itself ranked.

Germany runs -13°C to 31°C for most people; The Netherlands runs -14°C to 29°C for most people. Depends on you — which range fits your tolerance is the real question here, not a score.