South Africa59.32
Overall rating
Open country profileSouth Africa vs. United States: Country Comparison
United States leads the overall rating with 68.90 points, ahead of South Africa with 59.32 points. The largest measurable differences stand out especially in Fixed Broadband Subscriptions and Unemployment Rate (% of Labour Force).
South Africa
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
United States scores clearly better than South Africa on Fixed Broadband Subscriptions.
United States scores clearly better than South Africa on Unemployment Rate (% of Labour Force).
United States scores clearly better than South Africa on Car Purchase Index.
South Africa scores clearly better than United States on Childcare Cost.
United States scores clearly better than South Africa on 5G Coverage.
South Africa scores clearly better than United States on Bread Price per 500 Grams.
South Africa scores clearly better than United States on Car Insurance ($/yr).
South Africa scores clearly better than United States on Volcano Risk.
Categories Compared
South Africa
58 points
🛡️ Safety & Risk
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United States
68 points
| Topic | South Africa | United States | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crime & Personal Safety | 36 | 64 | United States |
| Conflicts & Political Security | 81 | 79 | South Africa |
| Natural Hazards & Disasters | 59 | 42 | South Africa |
| Digital Freedom & Surveillance | 70 | 70 | Tie |
| Legal Protection & Property | 47 | 70 | United States |
| Long-Term Stability & Resilience | 55 | 71 | United States |
South Africa
56 points
❤️ Health
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United States
76 points
| Topic | South Africa | United States | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Healthcare & Access | 60 | 70 | United States |
| Environmental Health | 57 | 88 | United States |
| Health Risks & Public Health | 49 | 69 | United States |
South Africa
61 points
💸 Finance & Taxes
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United States
73 points
| Topic | South Africa | United States | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal Taxes | 62 | 58 | South Africa |
| Investment & Capital Access | 63 | 75 | United States |
| Banking & Fintech | 65 | 81 | United States |
| Bitcoin & Crypto | 60 | 80 | United States |
| Real Estate & Property | 65 | 69 | United States |
| Entrepreneurship & Business | 58 | 65 | United States |
| Macroeconomics | 66 | 70 | United States |
| Wages & Purchasing Power | 46 | 87 | United States |
South Africa
72 points
🏠 Costs
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United States
39 points
| Topic | South Africa | United States | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Housing & Utilities | 60 | 44 | South Africa |
| Food & Basic Goods | 58 | 18 | South Africa |
| Dining & Going Out | 80 | 35 | South Africa |
| Mobility Costs | 75 | 58 | South Africa |
| Communication & Digital Costs | 77 | 41 | South Africa |
| Personal Services | 81 | 39 | South Africa |
South Africa
49 points
🏗️ Infrastructure
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United States
74 points
| Topic | South Africa | United States | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic Infrastructure & Logistics | 54 | 74 | United States |
| Roads & Traffic Infrastructure | 49 | 67 | United States |
| Electricity & Energy | 54 | 72 | United States |
| Internet & Connectivity | 40 | 91 | United States |
| Public Transport | 43 | 58 | United States |
South Africa
55 points
🌿 Lifestyle
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United States
65 points
| Topic | South Africa | United States | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Work-Life Balance | 48 | 45 | South Africa |
| Climate & Weather | 78 | 70 | South Africa |
| Outdoor & Lifestyle | 57 | 65 | United States |
| Leisure & Recreation | 53 | 81 | United States |
| Arts & Entertainment | 47 | 80 | United States |
| Food & Culinary Culture | 51 | 68 | United States |
| Family-Friendly | 45 | 53 | United States |
| Pet-Friendly | 57 | 59 | United States |
South Africa
61 points
✈️ Relocation & Residency
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United States
79 points
| Topic | South Africa | United States | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residency & Bureaucracy | 59 | 73 | United States |
| Visa, Entry & Travel Freedom | 55 | 77 | United States |
| Remote Work & Freelancing | 64 | 78 | United States |
| Work & Self-Employment Abroad | 60 | 82 | United States |
| Permanent Residency & Family | 65 | 80 | United States |
| Language & Integration | 65 | 91 | United States |
| Welcome Culture & Anti-Discrimination | 60 | 77 | United States |
| Everyday Life for Foreigners | 56 | 76 | United States |
South Africa
71 points
🏖️ Travel & Vacation
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United States
81 points
| Topic | South Africa | United States | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accommodation & Stay Quality | 61 | 87 | United States |
| Tourism Infrastructure | 66 | 89 | United States |
| Attractions & Activities | 68 | 90 | United States |
| Beaches, Nature & Relaxation | 79 | 90 | United States |
| Vacation Costs | 84 | 45 | South Africa |
| Season & Travel Comfort | 80 | 85 | United States |
South Africa
60 points
🌐 Society & Participation
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United States
74 points
| Topic | South Africa | United States | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Society & Freedom | 69 | 79 | United States |
| Education & Knowledge | 63 | 79 | United States |
| Social System & Social Cohesion | 34 | 57 | United States |
| Equality & Anti-Discrimination | 59 | 75 | United States |
| LGBTQ+ Friendliness | 74 | 86 | United States |
| Inclusion & Accessibility | 52 | 73 | United States |
| Religion & Worldviews | 68 | 74 | United States |
| Demography | 64 | 63 | South Africa |