France73.52
Overall rating
Open country profileFrance vs. South Korea: Country Comparison
France leads the overall rating with 73.52 points, ahead of South Korea with 72.17 points. The largest measurable differences stand out especially in Fertility Rate and Social Security Contributions (%).
France
South Korea72.17
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
France scores clearly better than South Korea on Fertility Rate.
South Korea scores clearly better than France on Social Security Contributions (%).
France scores clearly better than South Korea on Social Spending.
France scores clearly better than South Korea on Dual Citizenship Allowed.
France scores clearly better than South Korea on Paid Parental Leave.
France scores clearly better than South Korea on Same-Sex Legal Status.
France scores clearly better than South Korea on Unemployment Benefit Duration (months).
France scores clearly better than South Korea on CO2 Intensity.
Categories Compared
France
74 points
🛡️ Safety & Risk
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South Korea
72 points
| Topic | France | South Korea | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crime & Personal Safety | 70 | 81 | South Korea |
| Conflicts & Political Security | 85 | 70 | France |
| Natural Hazards & Disasters | 61 | 53 | France |
| Digital Freedom & Surveillance | 79 | 78 | France |
| Legal Protection & Property | 71 | 71 | Tie |
| Long-Term Stability & Resilience | 72 | 74 | South Korea |
France
83 points
❤️ Health
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South Korea
81 points
| Topic | France | South Korea | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Healthcare & Access | 82 | 83 | South Korea |
| Environmental Health | 86 | 78 | France |
| Health Risks & Public Health | 80 | 83 | South Korea |
France
65 points
💸 Finance & Taxes
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South Korea
69 points
| Topic | France | South Korea | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal Taxes | 32 | 53 | South Korea |
| Investment & Capital Access | 77 | 78 | South Korea |
| Banking & Fintech | 72 | 70 | France |
| Bitcoin & Crypto | 57 | 63 | South Korea |
| Real Estate & Property | 62 | 55 | France |
| Entrepreneurship & Business | 64 | 50 | France |
| Macroeconomics | 73 | 79 | South Korea |
| Wages & Purchasing Power | 79 | 86 | South Korea |
France
47 points
🏠 Costs
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South Korea
55 points
| Topic | France | South Korea | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Housing & Utilities | 36 | 51 | South Korea |
| Food & Basic Goods | 25 | 23 | France |
| Dining & Going Out | 47 | 67 | South Korea |
| Mobility Costs | 50 | 66 | South Korea |
| Communication & Digital Costs | 70 | 67 | France |
| Personal Services | 52 | 57 | South Korea |
France
80 points
🏗️ Infrastructure
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South Korea
80 points
| Topic | France | South Korea | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic Infrastructure & Logistics | 81 | 79 | France |
| Roads & Traffic Infrastructure | 75 | 72 | France |
| Electricity & Energy | 76 | 70 | France |
| Internet & Connectivity | 88 | 99 | South Korea |
| Public Transport | 80 | 81 | South Korea |
France
80 points
🌿 Lifestyle
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South Korea
67 points
| Topic | France | South Korea | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Work-Life Balance | 71 | 50 | France |
| Climate & Weather | 70 | 65 | France |
| Outdoor & Lifestyle | 75 | 61 | France |
| Leisure & Recreation | 91 | 81 | France |
| Arts & Entertainment | 93 | 78 | France |
| Food & Culinary Culture | 95 | 88 | France |
| Family-Friendly | 77 | 62 | France |
| Pet-Friendly | 67 | 52 | France |
France
79 points
✈️ Relocation & Residency
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South Korea
74 points
| Topic | France | South Korea | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residency & Bureaucracy | 81 | 83 | South Korea |
| Visa, Entry & Travel Freedom | 83 | 83 | Tie |
| Remote Work & Freelancing | 80 | 72 | France |
| Work & Self-Employment Abroad | 86 | 80 | France |
| Permanent Residency & Family | 82 | 69 | France |
| Language & Integration | 66 | 52 | France |
| Welcome Culture & Anti-Discrimination | 75 | 62 | France |
| Everyday Life for Foreigners | 78 | 75 | France |
France
86 points
🏖️ Travel & Vacation
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South Korea
87 points
| Topic | France | South Korea | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accommodation & Stay Quality | 94 | 94 | Tie |
| Tourism Infrastructure | 92 | 93 | South Korea |
| Attractions & Activities | 98 | 89 | France |
| Beaches, Nature & Relaxation | 91 | 81 | France |
| Vacation Costs | 51 | 73 | South Korea |
| Season & Travel Comfort | 88 | 96 | South Korea |
France
82 points
🌐 Society & Participation
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South Korea
71 points
| Topic | France | South Korea | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Society & Freedom | 82 | 79 | France |
| Education & Knowledge | 82 | 90 | South Korea |
| Social System & Social Cohesion | 85 | 62 | France |
| Equality & Anti-Discrimination | 80 | 68 | France |
| LGBTQ+ Friendliness | 89 | 57 | France |
| Inclusion & Accessibility | 89 | 75 | France |
| Religion & Worldviews | 78 | 79 | South Korea |
| Demography | 60 | 44 | France |