Germany75.65
Overall rating
Open country profileGermany vs. South Africa: Country Comparison
Germany leads the overall rating with 75.65 points, ahead of South Africa with 59.32 points. The largest measurable differences stand out especially in Fixed Broadband Subscriptions and Gini Index.
Germany
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
Germany scores clearly better than South Africa on Fixed Broadband Subscriptions.
Germany scores clearly better than South Africa on Gini Index.
South Africa scores clearly better than Germany on Driving License Cost ($).
South Africa scores clearly better than Germany on Heating & Gas Cost.
Germany scores clearly better than South Africa on Unemployment Rate (% of Labour Force).
Germany scores clearly better than South Africa on Museums per 100,000 People.
Germany scores clearly better than South Africa on Unemployment Benefit Duration (months).
Germany scores clearly better than South Africa on Cinema Density.
Categories Compared
Germany
79 points
🛡️ Safety & Risk
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South Africa
58 points
| Topic | Germany | South Africa | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crime & Personal Safety | 76 | 36 | Germany |
| Conflicts & Political Security | 85 | 81 | Germany |
| Natural Hazards & Disasters | 65 | 59 | Germany |
| Digital Freedom & Surveillance | 85 | 70 | Germany |
| Legal Protection & Property | 81 | 47 | Germany |
| Long-Term Stability & Resilience | 80 | 55 | Germany |
Germany
85 points
❤️ Health
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South Africa
56 points
| Topic | Germany | South Africa | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Healthcare & Access | 84 | 60 | Germany |
| Environmental Health | 89 | 57 | Germany |
| Health Risks & Public Health | 81 | 49 | Germany |
Germany
67 points
💸 Finance & Taxes
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South Africa
61 points
| Topic | Germany | South Africa | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal Taxes | 43 | 62 | South Africa |
| Investment & Capital Access | 80 | 63 | Germany |
| Banking & Fintech | 76 | 65 | Germany |
| Bitcoin & Crypto | 67 | 60 | Germany |
| Real Estate & Property | 62 | 65 | South Africa |
| Entrepreneurship & Business | 52 | 58 | South Africa |
| Macroeconomics | 73 | 66 | Germany |
| Wages & Purchasing Power | 82 | 46 | Germany |
Germany
47 points
🏠 Costs
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South Africa
72 points
| Topic | Germany | South Africa | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Housing & Utilities | 26 | 60 | South Africa |
| Food & Basic Goods | 27 | 58 | South Africa |
| Dining & Going Out | 54 | 80 | South Africa |
| Mobility Costs | 51 | 75 | South Africa |
| Communication & Digital Costs | 70 | 77 | South Africa |
| Personal Services | 52 | 81 | South Africa |
Germany
83 points
🏗️ Infrastructure
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South Africa
49 points
| Topic | Germany | South Africa | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic Infrastructure & Logistics | 90 | 54 | Germany |
| Roads & Traffic Infrastructure | 77 | 49 | Germany |
| Electricity & Energy | 81 | 54 | Germany |
| Internet & Connectivity | 84 | 40 | Germany |
| Public Transport | 84 | 43 | Germany |
Germany
74 points
🌿 Lifestyle
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South Africa
55 points
| Topic | Germany | South Africa | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Work-Life Balance | 74 | 48 | Germany |
| Climate & Weather | 60 | 78 | South Africa |
| Outdoor & Lifestyle | 57 | 57 | Tie |
| Leisure & Recreation | 93 | 53 | Germany |
| Arts & Entertainment | 94 | 47 | Germany |
| Food & Culinary Culture | 72 | 51 | Germany |
| Family-Friendly | 77 | 45 | Germany |
| Pet-Friendly | 67 | 57 | Germany |
Germany
82 points
✈️ Relocation & Residency
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South Africa
61 points
| Topic | Germany | South Africa | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residency & Bureaucracy | 81 | 59 | Germany |
| Visa, Entry & Travel Freedom | 83 | 55 | Germany |
| Remote Work & Freelancing | 81 | 64 | Germany |
| Work & Self-Employment Abroad | 89 | 60 | Germany |
| Permanent Residency & Family | 85 | 65 | Germany |
| Language & Integration | 73 | 65 | Germany |
| Welcome Culture & Anti-Discrimination | 83 | 60 | Germany |
| Everyday Life for Foreigners | 83 | 56 | Germany |
Germany
85 points
🏖️ Travel & Vacation
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South Africa
71 points
| Topic | Germany | South Africa | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accommodation & Stay Quality | 94 | 61 | Germany |
| Tourism Infrastructure | 94 | 66 | Germany |
| Attractions & Activities | 91 | 68 | Germany |
| Beaches, Nature & Relaxation | 75 | 79 | South Africa |
| Vacation Costs | 62 | 84 | South Africa |
| Season & Travel Comfort | 94 | 80 | Germany |
Germany
84 points
🌐 Society & Participation
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South Africa
60 points
| Topic | Germany | South Africa | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Society & Freedom | 87 | 69 | Germany |
| Education & Knowledge | 80 | 63 | Germany |
| Social System & Social Cohesion | 84 | 34 | Germany |
| Equality & Anti-Discrimination | 89 | 59 | Germany |
| LGBTQ+ Friendliness | 95 | 74 | Germany |
| Inclusion & Accessibility | 92 | 52 | Germany |
| Religion & Worldviews | 78 | 68 | Germany |
| Demography | 59 | 64 | South Africa |