Hong Kong70.07
Overall rating
Open country profileHong Kong vs. Thailand: Country Comparison
Hong Kong leads the overall rating with 70.07 points, ahead of Thailand with 62.62 points. The largest measurable differences stand out especially in Traffic Deaths and Cocktail Price in a Bar.
Hong Kong
Thailand62.62
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
Hong Kong scores clearly better than Thailand on Traffic Deaths.
Thailand scores clearly better than Hong Kong on Cocktail Price in a Bar.
Hong Kong scores clearly better than Thailand on Crypto Tax Rate.
Thailand scores clearly better than Hong Kong on Childcare Cost.
Thailand scores clearly better than Hong Kong on Fuel Price per Liter.
Hong Kong scores clearly better than Thailand on Fixed Broadband Subscriptions.
Thailand scores clearly better than Hong Kong on Water Price per Liter in Supermarket.
Thailand scores clearly better than Hong Kong on Storm Risk.
Categories Compared
Hong Kong
70 points
🛡️ Safety & Risk
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Thailand
57 points
| Topic | Hong Kong | Thailand | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crime & Personal Safety | 80 | 61 | Hong Kong |
| Conflicts & Political Security | 85 | 60 | Hong Kong |
| Natural Hazards & Disasters | 50 | 54 | Thailand |
| Digital Freedom & Surveillance | 36 | 58 | Thailand |
| Legal Protection & Property | 62 | 49 | Hong Kong |
| Long-Term Stability & Resilience | 75 | 60 | Hong Kong |
Hong Kong
80 points
❤️ Health
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Thailand
62 points
| Topic | Hong Kong | Thailand | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Healthcare & Access | 77 | 71 | Hong Kong |
| Environmental Health | 77 | 46 | Hong Kong |
| Health Risks & Public Health | 84 | 68 | Hong Kong |
Hong Kong
78 points
💸 Finance & Taxes
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Thailand
64 points
| Topic | Hong Kong | Thailand | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal Taxes | 87 | 75 | Hong Kong |
| Investment & Capital Access | 78 | 66 | Hong Kong |
| Banking & Fintech | 80 | 71 | Hong Kong |
| Bitcoin & Crypto | 80 | 54 | Hong Kong |
| Real Estate & Property | 30 | 52 | Thailand |
| Entrepreneurship & Business | 83 | 53 | Hong Kong |
| Macroeconomics | 85 | 74 | Hong Kong |
| Wages & Purchasing Power | 82 | 51 | Hong Kong |
Hong Kong
47 points
🏠 Costs
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Thailand
78 points
| Topic | Hong Kong | Thailand | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Housing & Utilities | 39 | 68 | Thailand |
| Food & Basic Goods | 20 | 56 | Thailand |
| Dining & Going Out | 48 | 95 | Thailand |
| Mobility Costs | 47 | 78 | Thailand |
| Communication & Digital Costs | 79 | 84 | Thailand |
| Personal Services | 48 | 89 | Thailand |
Hong Kong
81 points
🏗️ Infrastructure
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Thailand
56 points
| Topic | Hong Kong | Thailand | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic Infrastructure & Logistics | 89 | 54 | Hong Kong |
| Roads & Traffic Infrastructure | 68 | 41 | Hong Kong |
| Electricity & Energy | 64 | 73 | Thailand |
| Internet & Connectivity | 98 | 58 | Hong Kong |
| Public Transport | 84 | 53 | Hong Kong |
Hong Kong
56 points
🌿 Lifestyle
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Thailand
61 points
| Topic | Hong Kong | Thailand | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Work-Life Balance | 42 | 46 | Thailand |
| Climate & Weather | 59 | 71 | Thailand |
| Outdoor & Lifestyle | 52 | 68 | Thailand |
| Leisure & Recreation | 68 | 60 | Hong Kong |
| Arts & Entertainment | 53 | 45 | Hong Kong |
| Food & Culinary Culture | 81 | 90 | Thailand |
| Family-Friendly | 51 | 53 | Thailand |
| Pet-Friendly | 43 | 57 | Thailand |
Hong Kong
78 points
✈️ Relocation & Residency
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Thailand
64 points
| Topic | Hong Kong | Thailand | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residency & Bureaucracy | 81 | 68 | Hong Kong |
| Visa, Entry & Travel Freedom | 81 | 67 | Hong Kong |
| Remote Work & Freelancing | 81 | 74 | Hong Kong |
| Work & Self-Employment Abroad | 82 | 61 | Hong Kong |
| Permanent Residency & Family | 71 | 55 | Hong Kong |
| Language & Integration | 81 | 53 | Hong Kong |
| Welcome Culture & Anti-Discrimination | 60 | 65 | Thailand |
| Everyday Life for Foreigners | 76 | 63 | Hong Kong |
Hong Kong
80 points
🏖️ Travel & Vacation
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Thailand
78 points
| Topic | Hong Kong | Thailand | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accommodation & Stay Quality | 89 | 69 | Hong Kong |
| Tourism Infrastructure | 92 | 71 | Hong Kong |
| Attractions & Activities | 80 | 80 | Tie |
| Beaches, Nature & Relaxation | 73 | 83 | Thailand |
| Vacation Costs | 57 | 87 | Thailand |
| Season & Travel Comfort | 94 | 82 | Hong Kong |
Hong Kong
58 points
🌐 Society & Participation
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Thailand
52 points
| Topic | Hong Kong | Thailand | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Society & Freedom | 40 | 42 | Thailand |
| Education & Knowledge | 81 | 61 | Hong Kong |
| Social System & Social Cohesion | 52 | 41 | Hong Kong |
| Equality & Anti-Discrimination | 60 | 54 | Hong Kong |
| LGBTQ+ Friendliness | 52 | 65 | Thailand |
| Inclusion & Accessibility | 64 | 52 | Hong Kong |
| Religion & Worldviews | 70 | 59 | Hong Kong |
| Demography | 50 | 46 | Hong Kong |