This is why life really is better in Europe (2024)

FAQs

Why do Europeans have a better quality of life? ›

The overall quality of life in Europe is far better than anywhere in The United States of America. Healthcare is phenomenal. We also treat climate change with urgency — and have one of the biggest political unions on the planet.

Living in Europe can be less expensive than living in the U.S. and can offer a high quality of living. Before making a decision to move to a European country, however, it's important to see how your income fares against the costs you may incur.

What About the United States? Finland was voted the happiest country in the world for the fifth straight year, and it is joined by other European countries in the annual World Happiness Report.

With an average country score across all countries of 7.1, it indicates that Europeans are generally quite satisfied with life.

Countries in Europe were well-represented among those perceived as the most safe by all respondents. The United States did not make the top 10, instead coming in at No. 46 out of the 87 countries ranked.

Americans are moving to Europe in ever-increasing numbers, often because they believe that a better balance between work and lifestyle may be available in European countries. But many Americans who take up residence in Europe often find the transition to be more complex than they anticipated.

American adults reported worse health than did English or European adults. Eighteen percent of Americans reported heart disease, compared with 12% of English and 11% of Europeans. At all wealth levels, Americans were less healthy than were Europeans, but differences were more marked among the poor.

While the Euro has long been more valuable than the American dollar, the cost of living in the United States is significantly higher than across Europe on average. Basic expenses for a single adult with no children in the U.S. is $2,508 per month, compared to an average of $1,746 per month in Europe.

Homes in Europe have traditionally been built to last an estimated four hundred years. Today's European new residential construction is no longer built with centuries of longevity in mind, but its construction quality often exceeds the standards of the typical American home construction.

What is the most American friendly country in Europe? ›

Poland. About 73% of respondents gave the United States a favorable response. This favorability rating is the highest in Europe. Poland's positive attitudes toward the United States is rooted in President Reagan's stance against the USSR and America's help when Poland left the Soviet bloc.

Revealed: the European country named the world's happiest for under 30s. We reported earlier this week that Finland has once again been crowned as the world's happiest country, for no less than the seventh year in a row.

Finland. Finland is ranked among the European countries with the best quality of life. As of 2021, Finland reported an HDI of 0.940. According to the World Bank, Finland reported a Government Effectiveness rating of 96.70%.

The value Europeans place on small-scale local farming and high-quality, fresh food stems from centuries of tradition, and is linked to Europeans' commitment to protecting human health and the environment. These views drive strong EU food safety policies.

The states of Western Europe were simply better at making and using artillery, firearms, fortifications, and armed ships than other advanced parts of the world and they had this advantage long before 1800.

In Europe, the European Food Information Council, or EUFIC, regulates which ingredients are allowed in food products, while in America, the Food and Drug Administration, or FDA, does this task. Furthermore, the FDA allows additives to be used in American foods until they are proven harmful.