South Korea72.17
Overall rating
Open country profileSouth Korea vs. United Kingdom: Country Comparison
United Kingdom leads the overall rating with 72.98 points, ahead of South Korea with 72.17 points. The largest measurable differences stand out especially in Forest Cover and Electricity Cost.
South Korea
United Kingdom72.98
Overall rating
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Health Insurance for Foreigners
Residence Permit Ease
Tie
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 (%)
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Homicide Rate
Petty Crime Index
Healthcare Quality
Biggest Differences
South Korea scores clearly better than United Kingdom on Forest Cover.
South Korea scores clearly better than United Kingdom on Electricity Cost.
United Kingdom scores clearly better than South Korea on Fertility Rate.
United Kingdom scores clearly better than South Korea on English Proficiency.
United Kingdom scores clearly better than South Korea on Dual Citizenship Allowed.
South Korea scores clearly better than United Kingdom on BAC Limit (‰).
United Kingdom scores clearly better than South Korea on Paid Vacation Days.
South Korea scores clearly better than United Kingdom on Driving License Cost ($).
Categories Compared
South Korea
72 points
🛡️ Safety & Risk
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United Kingdom
78 points
| Topic | South Korea | United Kingdom | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crime & Personal Safety | 81 | 73 | South Korea |
| Conflicts & Political Security | 70 | 87 | United Kingdom |
| Natural Hazards & Disasters | 53 | 70 | United Kingdom |
| Digital Freedom & Surveillance | 78 | 80 | United Kingdom |
| Legal Protection & Property | 71 | 77 | United Kingdom |
| Long-Term Stability & Resilience | 74 | 76 | United Kingdom |
South Korea
81 points
❤️ Health
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United Kingdom
81 points
| Topic | South Korea | United Kingdom | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Healthcare & Access | 83 | 78 | South Korea |
| Environmental Health | 78 | 89 | United Kingdom |
| Health Risks & Public Health | 83 | 76 | South Korea |
South Korea
69 points
💸 Finance & Taxes
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United Kingdom
69 points
| Topic | South Korea | United Kingdom | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal Taxes | 53 | 50 | South Korea |
| Investment & Capital Access | 78 | 76 | South Korea |
| Banking & Fintech | 70 | 78 | United Kingdom |
| Bitcoin & Crypto | 63 | 68 | United Kingdom |
| Real Estate & Property | 55 | 59 | United Kingdom |
| Entrepreneurship & Business | 50 | 66 | United Kingdom |
| Macroeconomics | 79 | 70 | South Korea |
| Wages & Purchasing Power | 86 | 79 | South Korea |
South Korea
55 points
🏠 Costs
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United Kingdom
44 points
| Topic | South Korea | United Kingdom | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Housing & Utilities | 51 | 27 | South Korea |
| Food & Basic Goods | 23 | 31 | United Kingdom |
| Dining & Going Out | 67 | 42 | South Korea |
| Mobility Costs | 66 | 42 | South Korea |
| Communication & Digital Costs | 67 | 68 | United Kingdom |
| Personal Services | 57 | 53 | South Korea |
South Korea
80 points
🏗️ Infrastructure
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United Kingdom
76 points
| Topic | South Korea | United Kingdom | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic Infrastructure & Logistics | 79 | 81 | United Kingdom |
| Roads & Traffic Infrastructure | 72 | 70 | South Korea |
| Electricity & Energy | 70 | 74 | United Kingdom |
| Internet & Connectivity | 99 | 79 | South Korea |
| Public Transport | 81 | 75 | South Korea |
South Korea
67 points
🌿 Lifestyle
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United Kingdom
66 points
| Topic | South Korea | United Kingdom | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Work-Life Balance | 50 | 69 | United Kingdom |
| Climate & Weather | 65 | 57 | South Korea |
| Outdoor & Lifestyle | 61 | 48 | South Korea |
| Leisure & Recreation | 81 | 85 | United Kingdom |
| Arts & Entertainment | 78 | 85 | United Kingdom |
| Food & Culinary Culture | 88 | 65 | South Korea |
| Family-Friendly | 62 | 58 | South Korea |
| Pet-Friendly | 52 | 62 | United Kingdom |
South Korea
74 points
✈️ Relocation & Residency
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United Kingdom
86 points
| Topic | South Korea | United Kingdom | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residency & Bureaucracy | 83 | 81 | South Korea |
| Visa, Entry & Travel Freedom | 83 | 92 | United Kingdom |
| Remote Work & Freelancing | 72 | 83 | United Kingdom |
| Work & Self-Employment Abroad | 80 | 89 | United Kingdom |
| Permanent Residency & Family | 69 | 83 | United Kingdom |
| Language & Integration | 52 | 92 | United Kingdom |
| Welcome Culture & Anti-Discrimination | 62 | 85 | United Kingdom |
| Everyday Life for Foreigners | 75 | 84 | United Kingdom |
South Korea
87 points
🏖️ Travel & Vacation
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United Kingdom
82 points
| Topic | South Korea | United Kingdom | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accommodation & Stay Quality | 94 | 91 | South Korea |
| Tourism Infrastructure | 93 | 94 | United Kingdom |
| Attractions & Activities | 89 | 89 | Tie |
| Beaches, Nature & Relaxation | 81 | 72 | South Korea |
| Vacation Costs | 73 | 54 | South Korea |
| Season & Travel Comfort | 96 | 90 | South Korea |
South Korea
71 points
🌐 Society & Participation
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United Kingdom
78 points
| Topic | South Korea | United Kingdom | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Society & Freedom | 79 | 83 | United Kingdom |
| Education & Knowledge | 90 | 83 | South Korea |
| Social System & Social Cohesion | 62 | 64 | United Kingdom |
| Equality & Anti-Discrimination | 68 | 85 | United Kingdom |
| LGBTQ+ Friendliness | 57 | 92 | United Kingdom |
| Inclusion & Accessibility | 75 | 88 | United Kingdom |
| Religion & Worldviews | 79 | 62 | South Korea |
| Demography | 44 | 60 | United Kingdom |