Palau58.39
Overall rating
Open country profilePalau vs. United States: Country Comparison
United States leads the overall rating with 68.90 points, ahead of Palau with 58.39 points. The largest measurable differences stand out especially in BAC Limit (‰) and Bitcoin Cash Access.
Palau
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
Palau scores clearly better than United States on BAC Limit (‰).
United States scores clearly better than Palau on Bitcoin Cash Access.
United States scores clearly better than Palau on Fintech Development.
United States scores clearly better than Palau on 5G Coverage.
United States scores clearly better than Palau on Energy Self-Sufficiency.
United States scores clearly better than Palau on Fixed Broadband Subscriptions.
United States scores clearly better than Palau on Crypto Adoption.
United States scores clearly better than Palau on Sports & Fitness Facilities.
Categories Compared
Palau
74 points
🛡️ Safety & Risk
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United States
68 points
| Topic | Palau | United States | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crime & Personal Safety | 75 | 64 | Palau |
| Conflicts & Political Security | 93 | 79 | Palau |
| Natural Hazards & Disasters | 75 | 42 | Palau |
| Digital Freedom & Surveillance | 72 | 70 | Palau |
| Legal Protection & Property | 60 | 70 | United States |
| Long-Term Stability & Resilience | 56 | 71 | United States |
Palau
67 points
❤️ Health
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United States
76 points
| Topic | Palau | United States | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Healthcare & Access | 66 | 70 | United States |
| Environmental Health | 74 | 88 | United States |
| Health Risks & Public Health | 61 | 69 | United States |
Palau
58 points
💸 Finance & Taxes
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United States
73 points
| Topic | Palau | United States | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal Taxes | 86 | 58 | Palau |
| Investment & Capital Access | 49 | 75 | United States |
| Banking & Fintech | 50 | 81 | United States |
| Bitcoin & Crypto | 29 | 80 | United States |
| Real Estate & Property | 48 | 69 | United States |
| Entrepreneurship & Business | 63 | 65 | United States |
| Macroeconomics | 70 | 70 | Tie |
| Wages & Purchasing Power | 46 | 87 | United States |
Palau
53 points
🏠 Costs
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United States
39 points
| Topic | Palau | United States | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Housing & Utilities | 53 | 44 | Palau |
| Food & Basic Goods | 49 | 18 | Palau |
| Dining & Going Out | 50 | 35 | Palau |
| Mobility Costs | 72 | 58 | Palau |
| Communication & Digital Costs | 41 | 41 | Tie |
| Personal Services | 56 | 39 | Palau |
Palau
37 points
🏗️ Infrastructure
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United States
74 points
| Topic | Palau | United States | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic Infrastructure & Logistics | 9 | 74 | United States |
| Roads & Traffic Infrastructure | 62 | 67 | United States |
| Electricity & Energy | 58 | 72 | United States |
| Internet & Connectivity | 27 | 91 | United States |
| Public Transport | 31 | 58 | United States |
Palau
50 points
🌿 Lifestyle
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United States
65 points
| Topic | Palau | United States | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Work-Life Balance | 58 | 45 | Palau |
| Climate & Weather | 70 | 70 | Tie |
| Outdoor & Lifestyle | 76 | 65 | Palau |
| Leisure & Recreation | 53 | 81 | United States |
| Arts & Entertainment | 27 | 80 | United States |
| Food & Culinary Culture | 20 | 68 | United States |
| Family-Friendly | 53 | 53 | Tie |
| Pet-Friendly | 43 | 59 | United States |
Palau
60 points
✈️ Relocation & Residency
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United States
79 points
| Topic | Palau | United States | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residency & Bureaucracy | 61 | 73 | United States |
| Visa, Entry & Travel Freedom | 69 | 77 | United States |
| Remote Work & Freelancing | 44 | 78 | United States |
| Work & Self-Employment Abroad | 59 | 82 | United States |
| Permanent Residency & Family | 64 | 80 | United States |
| Language & Integration | 66 | 91 | United States |
| Welcome Culture & Anti-Discrimination | 61 | 77 | United States |
| Everyday Life for Foreigners | 55 | 76 | United States |
Palau
60 points
🏖️ Travel & Vacation
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United States
81 points
| Topic | Palau | United States | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accommodation & Stay Quality | 48 | 87 | United States |
| Tourism Infrastructure | 48 | 89 | United States |
| Attractions & Activities | 52 | 90 | United States |
| Beaches, Nature & Relaxation | 81 | 90 | United States |
| Vacation Costs | 75 | 45 | Palau |
| Season & Travel Comfort | 68 | 85 | United States |
Palau
59 points
🌐 Society & Participation
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United States
74 points
| Topic | Palau | United States | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Society & Freedom | 74 | 79 | United States |
| Education & Knowledge | 70 | 79 | United States |
| Social System & Social Cohesion | 39 | 57 | United States |
| Equality & Anti-Discrimination | 63 | 75 | United States |
| LGBTQ+ Friendliness | 45 | 86 | United States |
| Inclusion & Accessibility | 53 | 73 | United States |
| Religion & Worldviews | 63 | 74 | United States |
| Demography | 58 | 63 | United States |