If you want cheap developers, come to Norway.
It is also not binary, and likely more a selection bias, as the people who are actually driven already left these job markets (... To earn more elsewhere).
However, when they boot you, and you are not up to date with you skills and knowledge - the lazyness has been worse for you, than for the company.
Not sure where you got that they're lazy, some of the most hardworking and skilled people I've met are here.
They also understand that a mind that does not let go does not grow, like a bodybuilder overtraining: rest is an important part of growth. Do you mean that?
Seen plenty of Americans that got comfy in the nordics (also efficient but 40 hours max).
Also seen other countries politicians change rules that directly affected how hard people work. It’s not rocket science and programming is one of the most fun jobs to be doing so plenty would jump at the opportunity.
Instead I see people go home and try to code something at home to increase their salaries.