[nec4b]

>free or heavily subsidized healthcare

Every one who can afford it uses private healthcare, because waiting lines are really long.

>childcare

Depends on the country, but not that universal and can be very expensive.

>higher education

A lot of people earn degrees which have no market value.

>excellent public transportation

Maybe in some parts of top tier cities, but in general most of the cities are choking with car traffic.