Iceland73.62
Overall rating
Open country profileIceland vs. United States: Country Comparison
Iceland leads the overall rating with 73.62 points, ahead of United States with 68.90 points. The largest measurable differences stand out especially in Paid Parental Leave and Paid Vacation Days.
Iceland
United States68.90
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
Iceland scores clearly better than United States on Paid Parental Leave.
Iceland scores clearly better than United States on Paid Vacation Days.
Iceland scores clearly better than United States on Renewable Energy Share.
Iceland scores clearly better than United States on Unemployment Benefit Duration (months).
United States scores clearly better than Iceland on Rail Network Density.
United States scores clearly better than Iceland on Bitcoin Cash Access.
United States scores clearly better than Iceland on Crypto Adoption.
Iceland scores clearly better than United States on Childcare Cost.
Categories Compared
Iceland
87 points
🛡️ Safety & Risk
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United States
68 points
| Topic | Iceland | United States | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crime & Personal Safety | 87 | 64 | Iceland |
| Conflicts & Political Security | 98 | 79 | Iceland |
| Natural Hazards & Disasters | 63 | 42 | Iceland |
| Digital Freedom & Surveillance | 97 | 70 | Iceland |
| Legal Protection & Property | 84 | 70 | Iceland |
| Long-Term Stability & Resilience | 87 | 71 | Iceland |
Iceland
85 points
❤️ Health
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United States
76 points
| Topic | Iceland | United States | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Healthcare & Access | 80 | 70 | Iceland |
| Environmental Health | 90 | 88 | Iceland |
| Health Risks & Public Health | 85 | 69 | Iceland |
Iceland
66 points
💸 Finance & Taxes
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United States
73 points
| Topic | Iceland | United States | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal Taxes | 51 | 58 | United States |
| Investment & Capital Access | 77 | 75 | Iceland |
| Banking & Fintech | 73 | 81 | United States |
| Bitcoin & Crypto | 47 | 80 | United States |
| Real Estate & Property | 48 | 69 | United States |
| Entrepreneurship & Business | 64 | 65 | United States |
| Macroeconomics | 73 | 70 | Iceland |
| Wages & Purchasing Power | 80 | 87 | United States |
Iceland
34 points
🏠 Costs
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United States
39 points
| Topic | Iceland | United States | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Housing & Utilities | 44 | 44 | Tie |
| Food & Basic Goods | 23 | 18 | Iceland |
| Dining & Going Out | 16 | 35 | United States |
| Mobility Costs | 42 | 58 | United States |
| Communication & Digital Costs | 53 | 41 | Iceland |
| Personal Services | 30 | 39 | United States |
Iceland
73 points
🏗️ Infrastructure
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United States
74 points
| Topic | Iceland | United States | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic Infrastructure & Logistics | 42 | 74 | United States |
| Roads & Traffic Infrastructure | 73 | 67 | Iceland |
| Electricity & Energy | 98 | 72 | Iceland |
| Internet & Connectivity | 88 | 91 | United States |
| Public Transport | 63 | 58 | Iceland |
Iceland
64 points
🌿 Lifestyle
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United States
65 points
| Topic | Iceland | United States | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Work-Life Balance | 74 | 45 | Iceland |
| Climate & Weather | 52 | 70 | United States |
| Outdoor & Lifestyle | 45 | 65 | United States |
| Leisure & Recreation | 77 | 81 | United States |
| Arts & Entertainment | 70 | 80 | United States |
| Food & Culinary Culture | 45 | 68 | United States |
| Family-Friendly | 89 | 53 | Iceland |
| Pet-Friendly | 61 | 59 | Iceland |
Iceland
84 points
✈️ Relocation & Residency
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United States
79 points
| Topic | Iceland | United States | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residency & Bureaucracy | 88 | 73 | Iceland |
| Visa, Entry & Travel Freedom | 84 | 77 | Iceland |
| Remote Work & Freelancing | 75 | 78 | United States |
| Work & Self-Employment Abroad | 91 | 82 | Iceland |
| Permanent Residency & Family | 87 | 80 | Iceland |
| Language & Integration | 73 | 91 | United States |
| Welcome Culture & Anti-Discrimination | 93 | 77 | Iceland |
| Everyday Life for Foreigners | 85 | 76 | Iceland |
Iceland
72 points
🏖️ Travel & Vacation
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United States
81 points
| Topic | Iceland | United States | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accommodation & Stay Quality | 84 | 87 | United States |
| Tourism Infrastructure | 86 | 89 | United States |
| Attractions & Activities | 78 | 90 | United States |
| Beaches, Nature & Relaxation | 71 | 90 | United States |
| Vacation Costs | 37 | 45 | United States |
| Season & Travel Comfort | 76 | 85 | United States |
Iceland
90 points
🌐 Society & Participation
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United States
74 points
| Topic | Iceland | United States | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Society & Freedom | 91 | 79 | Iceland |
| Education & Knowledge | 90 | 79 | Iceland |
| Social System & Social Cohesion | 89 | 57 | Iceland |
| Equality & Anti-Discrimination | 100 | 75 | Iceland |
| LGBTQ+ Friendliness | 99 | 86 | Iceland |
| Inclusion & Accessibility | 96 | 73 | Iceland |
| Religion & Worldviews | 80 | 74 | Iceland |
| Demography | 69 | 63 | Iceland |