South Korea72.17
Overall rating
Open country profileSouth Korea vs. Thailand: Country Comparison
South Korea leads the overall rating with 72.17 points, ahead of Thailand with 62.62 points. The largest measurable differences stand out especially in Car Purchase Index and Traffic Deaths.
South Korea
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
South Korea scores clearly better than Thailand on Car Purchase Index.
South Korea scores clearly better than Thailand on Traffic Deaths.
South Korea scores clearly better than Thailand on Cinema Density.
South Korea scores clearly better than Thailand on Passport Power (Henley Index).
Thailand scores clearly better than South Korea on Nuclear Exposure.
South Korea scores clearly better than Thailand on Fixed Broadband Subscriptions.
South Korea scores clearly better than Thailand on Sanitation.
South Korea scores clearly better than Thailand on EV Charging Infrastructure.
Categories Compared
South Korea
72 points
🛡️ Safety & Risk
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Thailand
57 points
| Topic | South Korea | Thailand | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crime & Personal Safety | 81 | 61 | South Korea |
| Conflicts & Political Security | 70 | 60 | South Korea |
| Natural Hazards & Disasters | 53 | 54 | Thailand |
| Digital Freedom & Surveillance | 78 | 58 | South Korea |
| Legal Protection & Property | 71 | 49 | South Korea |
| Long-Term Stability & Resilience | 74 | 60 | South Korea |
South Korea
81 points
❤️ Health
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Thailand
62 points
| Topic | South Korea | Thailand | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Healthcare & Access | 83 | 71 | South Korea |
| Environmental Health | 78 | 46 | South Korea |
| Health Risks & Public Health | 83 | 68 | South Korea |
South Korea
69 points
💸 Finance & Taxes
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Thailand
64 points
| Topic | South Korea | Thailand | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal Taxes | 53 | 75 | Thailand |
| Investment & Capital Access | 78 | 66 | South Korea |
| Banking & Fintech | 70 | 71 | Thailand |
| Bitcoin & Crypto | 63 | 54 | South Korea |
| Real Estate & Property | 55 | 52 | South Korea |
| Entrepreneurship & Business | 50 | 53 | Thailand |
| Macroeconomics | 79 | 74 | South Korea |
| Wages & Purchasing Power | 86 | 51 | South Korea |
South Korea
55 points
🏠 Costs
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Thailand
78 points
| Topic | South Korea | Thailand | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Housing & Utilities | 51 | 68 | Thailand |
| Food & Basic Goods | 23 | 56 | Thailand |
| Dining & Going Out | 67 | 95 | Thailand |
| Mobility Costs | 66 | 78 | Thailand |
| Communication & Digital Costs | 67 | 84 | Thailand |
| Personal Services | 57 | 89 | Thailand |
South Korea
80 points
🏗️ Infrastructure
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Thailand
56 points
| Topic | South Korea | Thailand | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic Infrastructure & Logistics | 79 | 54 | South Korea |
| Roads & Traffic Infrastructure | 72 | 41 | South Korea |
| Electricity & Energy | 70 | 73 | Thailand |
| Internet & Connectivity | 99 | 58 | South Korea |
| Public Transport | 81 | 53 | South Korea |
South Korea
67 points
🌿 Lifestyle
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Thailand
61 points
| Topic | South Korea | Thailand | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Work-Life Balance | 50 | 46 | South Korea |
| Climate & Weather | 65 | 71 | Thailand |
| Outdoor & Lifestyle | 61 | 68 | Thailand |
| Leisure & Recreation | 81 | 60 | South Korea |
| Arts & Entertainment | 78 | 45 | South Korea |
| Food & Culinary Culture | 88 | 90 | Thailand |
| Family-Friendly | 62 | 53 | South Korea |
| Pet-Friendly | 52 | 57 | Thailand |
South Korea
74 points
✈️ Relocation & Residency
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Thailand
64 points
| Topic | South Korea | Thailand | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residency & Bureaucracy | 83 | 68 | South Korea |
| Visa, Entry & Travel Freedom | 83 | 67 | South Korea |
| Remote Work & Freelancing | 72 | 74 | Thailand |
| Work & Self-Employment Abroad | 80 | 61 | South Korea |
| Permanent Residency & Family | 69 | 55 | South Korea |
| Language & Integration | 52 | 53 | Thailand |
| Welcome Culture & Anti-Discrimination | 62 | 65 | Thailand |
| Everyday Life for Foreigners | 75 | 63 | South Korea |
South Korea
87 points
🏖️ Travel & Vacation
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Thailand
78 points
| Topic | South Korea | Thailand | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accommodation & Stay Quality | 94 | 69 | South Korea |
| Tourism Infrastructure | 93 | 71 | South Korea |
| Attractions & Activities | 89 | 80 | South Korea |
| Beaches, Nature & Relaxation | 81 | 83 | Thailand |
| Vacation Costs | 73 | 87 | Thailand |
| Season & Travel Comfort | 96 | 82 | South Korea |
South Korea
71 points
🌐 Society & Participation
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Thailand
52 points
| Topic | South Korea | Thailand | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Society & Freedom | 79 | 42 | South Korea |
| Education & Knowledge | 90 | 61 | South Korea |
| Social System & Social Cohesion | 62 | 41 | South Korea |
| Equality & Anti-Discrimination | 68 | 54 | South Korea |
| LGBTQ+ Friendliness | 57 | 65 | Thailand |
| Inclusion & Accessibility | 75 | 52 | South Korea |
| Religion & Worldviews | 79 | 59 | South Korea |
| Demography | 44 | 46 | Thailand |