Japan73.95
Overall rating
Open country profileJapan vs. United Arab Emirates: Country Comparison
Japan leads the overall rating with 73.95 points, ahead of United Arab Emirates with 66.56 points. The largest measurable differences stand out especially in Crypto Tax Rate and Top Personal Income Tax Rate (%).
Japan
United Arab Emirates66.56
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
United Arab Emirates scores clearly better than Japan on Crypto Tax Rate.
United Arab Emirates scores clearly better than Japan on Top Personal Income Tax Rate (%).
United Arab Emirates scores clearly better than Japan on Volcano Risk.
Japan scores clearly better than United Arab Emirates on Youth Gender Ratio (15-29).
Japan scores clearly better than United Arab Emirates on Forest Cover.
Japan scores clearly better than United Arab Emirates on Extreme Heat Days.
United Arab Emirates scores clearly better than Japan on Public Debt (% of GDP).
Japan scores clearly better than United Arab Emirates on Gender Ratio (F/100 M).
Categories Compared
Japan
77 points
🛡️ Safety & Risk
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United Arab Emirates
71 points
| Topic | Japan | United Arab Emirates | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crime & Personal Safety | 85 | 82 | Japan |
| Conflicts & Political Security | 86 | 83 | Japan |
| Natural Hazards & Disasters | 34 | 65 | United Arab Emirates |
| Digital Freedom & Surveillance | 83 | 25 | Japan |
| Legal Protection & Property | 79 | 65 | Japan |
| Long-Term Stability & Resilience | 79 | 72 | Japan |
Japan
85 points
❤️ Health
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United Arab Emirates
73 points
| Topic | Japan | United Arab Emirates | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Healthcare & Access | 85 | 75 | Japan |
| Environmental Health | 84 | 60 | Japan |
| Health Risks & Public Health | 86 | 85 | Japan |
Japan
67 points
💸 Finance & Taxes
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United Arab Emirates
81 points
| Topic | Japan | United Arab Emirates | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal Taxes | 48 | 97 | United Arab Emirates |
| Investment & Capital Access | 81 | 77 | Japan |
| Banking & Fintech | 70 | 75 | United Arab Emirates |
| Bitcoin & Crypto | 61 | 77 | United Arab Emirates |
| Real Estate & Property | 62 | 86 | United Arab Emirates |
| Entrepreneurship & Business | 56 | 67 | United Arab Emirates |
| Macroeconomics | 69 | 78 | United Arab Emirates |
| Wages & Purchasing Power | 82 | 87 | United Arab Emirates |
Japan
52 points
🏠 Costs
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United Arab Emirates
50 points
| Topic | Japan | United Arab Emirates | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Housing & Utilities | 45 | 55 | United Arab Emirates |
| Food & Basic Goods | 40 | 51 | United Arab Emirates |
| Dining & Going Out | 62 | 40 | Japan |
| Mobility Costs | 50 | 75 | United Arab Emirates |
| Communication & Digital Costs | 63 | 39 | Japan |
| Personal Services | 51 | 41 | Japan |
Japan
83 points
🏗️ Infrastructure
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United Arab Emirates
73 points
| Topic | Japan | United Arab Emirates | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic Infrastructure & Logistics | 88 | 61 | Japan |
| Roads & Traffic Infrastructure | 79 | 68 | Japan |
| Electricity & Energy | 72 | 76 | United Arab Emirates |
| Internet & Connectivity | 92 | 98 | United Arab Emirates |
| Public Transport | 86 | 57 | Japan |
Japan
72 points
🌿 Lifestyle
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United Arab Emirates
53 points
| Topic | Japan | United Arab Emirates | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Work-Life Balance | 53 | 57 | United Arab Emirates |
| Climate & Weather | 63 | 63 | Tie |
| Outdoor & Lifestyle | 79 | 40 | Japan |
| Leisure & Recreation | 89 | 61 | Japan |
| Arts & Entertainment | 78 | 43 | Japan |
| Food & Culinary Culture | 95 | 61 | Japan |
| Family-Friendly | 71 | 55 | Japan |
| Pet-Friendly | 47 | 43 | Japan |
Japan
74 points
✈️ Relocation & Residency
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United Arab Emirates
73 points
| Topic | Japan | United Arab Emirates | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residency & Bureaucracy | 82 | 84 | United Arab Emirates |
| Visa, Entry & Travel Freedom | 84 | 79 | Japan |
| Remote Work & Freelancing | 74 | 88 | United Arab Emirates |
| Work & Self-Employment Abroad | 82 | 83 | United Arab Emirates |
| Permanent Residency & Family | 67 | 37 | Japan |
| Language & Integration | 46 | 70 | United Arab Emirates |
| Welcome Culture & Anti-Discrimination | 66 | 40 | Japan |
| Everyday Life for Foreigners | 75 | 90 | United Arab Emirates |
Japan
89 points
🏖️ Travel & Vacation
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United Arab Emirates
75 points
| Topic | Japan | United Arab Emirates | Advantage |
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| Accommodation & Stay Quality | 95 | 84 | Japan |
| Tourism Infrastructure | 93 | 86 | Japan |
| Attractions & Activities | 95 | 72 | Japan |
| Beaches, Nature & Relaxation | 94 | 70 | Japan |
| Vacation Costs | 65 | 54 | Japan |
| Season & Travel Comfort | 93 | 91 | Japan |
Japan
74 points
🌐 Society & Participation
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United Arab Emirates
42 points
| Topic | Japan | United Arab Emirates | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Society & Freedom | 83 | 30 | Japan |
| Education & Knowledge | 77 | 68 | Japan |
| Social System & Social Cohesion | 70 | 49 | Japan |
| Equality & Anti-Discrimination | 75 | 44 | Japan |
| LGBTQ+ Friendliness | 65 | 5 | Japan |
| Inclusion & Accessibility | 83 | 56 | Japan |
| Religion & Worldviews | 82 | 22 | Japan |
| Demography | 47 | 56 | United Arab Emirates |