Denmark76.52
Overall rating
Open country profileDenmark vs. South Africa: Country Comparison
Denmark leads the overall rating with 76.52 points, ahead of South Africa with 59.32 points. The largest measurable differences stand out especially in Gini Index and Fixed Broadband Subscriptions.
Denmark
South Africa59.32
Overall rating
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Health Insurance for Foreigners
Residence Permit Ease
Digital Nomad Visa
Visa Processing Time
Work Permit Access for Foreigners
English Proficiency
City Rent per Square Meter
Price of an Inexpensive Restaurant Meal
Top Personal Income Tax Rate (%)
Homicide Rate
Petty Crime Index
Healthcare Quality
Biggest Differences
Denmark scores clearly better than South Africa on Gini Index.
Denmark scores clearly better than South Africa on Fixed Broadband Subscriptions.
Denmark scores clearly better than South Africa on Pension Replacement Rate.
Denmark scores clearly better than South Africa on CO2 Intensity.
Denmark scores clearly better than South Africa on Cycling Infrastructure.
South Africa scores clearly better than Denmark on Driving License Cost ($).
Denmark scores clearly better than South Africa on Unemployment Benefit Duration (months).
Denmark scores clearly better than South Africa on EV Charging Infrastructure.
Categories Compared
Denmark
87 points
🛡️ Safety & Risk
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South Africa
58 points
| Topic | Denmark | South Africa | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crime & Personal Safety | 82 | 36 | Denmark |
| Conflicts & Political Security | 92 | 81 | Denmark |
| Natural Hazards & Disasters | 79 | 59 | Denmark |
| Digital Freedom & Surveillance | 95 | 70 | Denmark |
| Legal Protection & Property | 89 | 47 | Denmark |
| Long-Term Stability & Resilience | 87 | 55 | Denmark |
Denmark
86 points
❤️ Health
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South Africa
56 points
| Topic | Denmark | South Africa | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Healthcare & Access | 82 | 60 | Denmark |
| Environmental Health | 92 | 57 | Denmark |
| Health Risks & Public Health | 83 | 49 | Denmark |
Denmark
68 points
💸 Finance & Taxes
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South Africa
61 points
| Topic | Denmark | South Africa | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal Taxes | 39 | 62 | South Africa |
| Investment & Capital Access | 82 | 63 | Denmark |
| Banking & Fintech | 70 | 65 | Denmark |
| Bitcoin & Crypto | 54 | 60 | South Africa |
| Real Estate & Property | 36 | 65 | South Africa |
| Entrepreneurship & Business | 69 | 58 | Denmark |
| Macroeconomics | 86 | 66 | Denmark |
| Wages & Purchasing Power | 85 | 46 | Denmark |
Denmark
34 points
🏠 Costs
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South Africa
72 points
| Topic | Denmark | South Africa | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Housing & Utilities | 26 | 60 | South Africa |
| Food & Basic Goods | 12 | 58 | South Africa |
| Dining & Going Out | 31 | 80 | South Africa |
| Mobility Costs | 39 | 75 | South Africa |
| Communication & Digital Costs | 66 | 77 | South Africa |
| Personal Services | 29 | 81 | South Africa |
Denmark
87 points
🏗️ Infrastructure
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South Africa
49 points
| Topic | Denmark | South Africa | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic Infrastructure & Logistics | 83 | 54 | Denmark |
| Roads & Traffic Infrastructure | 80 | 49 | Denmark |
| Electricity & Energy | 90 | 54 | Denmark |
| Internet & Connectivity | 92 | 40 | Denmark |
| Public Transport | 88 | 43 | Denmark |
Denmark
69 points
🌿 Lifestyle
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South Africa
55 points
| Topic | Denmark | South Africa | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Work-Life Balance | 75 | 48 | Denmark |
| Climate & Weather | 58 | 78 | South Africa |
| Outdoor & Lifestyle | 35 | 57 | South Africa |
| Leisure & Recreation | 84 | 53 | Denmark |
| Arts & Entertainment | 77 | 47 | Denmark |
| Food & Culinary Culture | 64 | 51 | Denmark |
| Family-Friendly | 88 | 45 | Denmark |
| Pet-Friendly | 67 | 57 | Denmark |
Denmark
87 points
✈️ Relocation & Residency
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South Africa
61 points
| Topic | Denmark | South Africa | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residency & Bureaucracy | 90 | 59 | Denmark |
| Visa, Entry & Travel Freedom | 86 | 55 | Denmark |
| Remote Work & Freelancing | 77 | 64 | Denmark |
| Work & Self-Employment Abroad | 96 | 60 | Denmark |
| Permanent Residency & Family | 88 | 65 | Denmark |
| Language & Integration | 75 | 65 | Denmark |
| Welcome Culture & Anti-Discrimination | 92 | 60 | Denmark |
| Everyday Life for Foreigners | 93 | 56 | Denmark |
Denmark
81 points
🏖️ Travel & Vacation
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South Africa
71 points
| Topic | Denmark | South Africa | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accommodation & Stay Quality | 96 | 61 | Denmark |
| Tourism Infrastructure | 96 | 66 | Denmark |
| Attractions & Activities | 79 | 68 | Denmark |
| Beaches, Nature & Relaxation | 69 | 79 | South Africa |
| Vacation Costs | 51 | 84 | South Africa |
| Season & Travel Comfort | 92 | 80 | Denmark |
Denmark
90 points
🌐 Society & Participation
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South Africa
60 points
| Topic | Denmark | South Africa | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Society & Freedom | 92 | 69 | Denmark |
| Education & Knowledge | 90 | 63 | Denmark |
| Social System & Social Cohesion | 91 | 34 | Denmark |
| Equality & Anti-Discrimination | 94 | 59 | Denmark |
| LGBTQ+ Friendliness | 99 | 74 | Denmark |
| Inclusion & Accessibility | 100 | 52 | Denmark |
| Religion & Worldviews | 81 | 68 | Denmark |
| Demography | 62 | 64 | South Africa |