South Korea72.17
Overall rating
Open country profileSouth Korea vs. United States: Country Comparison
South Korea leads the overall rating with 72.17 points, ahead of United States with 68.90 points. The largest measurable differences stand out especially in Fertility Rate and Dual Citizenship Allowed.
South Korea
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 Korea on Fertility Rate.
United States scores clearly better than South Korea on Dual Citizenship Allowed.
South Korea scores clearly better than United States on BAC Limit (‰).
United States scores clearly better than South Korea on English Proficiency.
United States scores clearly better than South Korea on Bitcoin Cash Access.
South Korea scores clearly better than United States on Drug and Substance-Use Burden.
United States scores clearly better than South Korea on Local Language Barrier.
South Korea scores clearly better than United States on Tourist Taxes & Fees.
Categories Compared
South Korea
72 points
🛡️ Safety & Risk
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United States
68 points
| Topic | South Korea | United States | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crime & Personal Safety | 81 | 64 | South Korea |
| Conflicts & Political Security | 70 | 79 | United States |
| Natural Hazards & Disasters | 53 | 42 | South Korea |
| Digital Freedom & Surveillance | 78 | 70 | South Korea |
| Legal Protection & Property | 71 | 70 | South Korea |
| Long-Term Stability & Resilience | 74 | 71 | South Korea |
South Korea
81 points
❤️ Health
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United States
76 points
| Topic | South Korea | United States | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Healthcare & Access | 83 | 70 | South Korea |
| Environmental Health | 78 | 88 | United States |
| Health Risks & Public Health | 83 | 69 | South Korea |
South Korea
69 points
💸 Finance & Taxes
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United States
73 points
| Topic | South Korea | United States | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal Taxes | 53 | 58 | United States |
| Investment & Capital Access | 78 | 75 | South Korea |
| Banking & Fintech | 70 | 81 | United States |
| Bitcoin & Crypto | 63 | 80 | United States |
| Real Estate & Property | 55 | 69 | United States |
| Entrepreneurship & Business | 50 | 65 | United States |
| Macroeconomics | 79 | 70 | South Korea |
| Wages & Purchasing Power | 86 | 87 | United States |
South Korea
55 points
🏠 Costs
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United States
39 points
| Topic | South Korea | United States | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Housing & Utilities | 51 | 44 | South Korea |
| Food & Basic Goods | 23 | 18 | South Korea |
| Dining & Going Out | 67 | 35 | South Korea |
| Mobility Costs | 66 | 58 | South Korea |
| Communication & Digital Costs | 67 | 41 | South Korea |
| Personal Services | 57 | 39 | South Korea |
South Korea
80 points
🏗️ Infrastructure
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United States
74 points
| Topic | South Korea | United States | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic Infrastructure & Logistics | 79 | 74 | South Korea |
| Roads & Traffic Infrastructure | 72 | 67 | South Korea |
| Electricity & Energy | 70 | 72 | United States |
| Internet & Connectivity | 99 | 91 | South Korea |
| Public Transport | 81 | 58 | South Korea |
South Korea
67 points
🌿 Lifestyle
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United States
65 points
| Topic | South Korea | United States | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Work-Life Balance | 50 | 45 | South Korea |
| Climate & Weather | 65 | 70 | United States |
| Outdoor & Lifestyle | 61 | 65 | United States |
| Leisure & Recreation | 81 | 81 | Tie |
| Arts & Entertainment | 78 | 80 | United States |
| Food & Culinary Culture | 88 | 68 | South Korea |
| Family-Friendly | 62 | 53 | South Korea |
| Pet-Friendly | 52 | 59 | United States |
South Korea
74 points
✈️ Relocation & Residency
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United States
79 points
| Topic | South Korea | United States | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residency & Bureaucracy | 83 | 73 | South Korea |
| Visa, Entry & Travel Freedom | 83 | 77 | South Korea |
| Remote Work & Freelancing | 72 | 78 | United States |
| Work & Self-Employment Abroad | 80 | 82 | United States |
| Permanent Residency & Family | 69 | 80 | United States |
| Language & Integration | 52 | 91 | United States |
| Welcome Culture & Anti-Discrimination | 62 | 77 | United States |
| Everyday Life for Foreigners | 75 | 76 | United States |
South Korea
87 points
🏖️ Travel & Vacation
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United States
81 points
| Topic | South Korea | United States | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accommodation & Stay Quality | 94 | 87 | South Korea |
| Tourism Infrastructure | 93 | 89 | South Korea |
| Attractions & Activities | 89 | 90 | United States |
| Beaches, Nature & Relaxation | 81 | 90 | United States |
| Vacation Costs | 73 | 45 | South Korea |
| Season & Travel Comfort | 96 | 85 | South Korea |
South Korea
71 points
🌐 Society & Participation
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United States
74 points
| Topic | South Korea | United States | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Society & Freedom | 79 | 79 | Tie |
| Education & Knowledge | 90 | 79 | South Korea |
| Social System & Social Cohesion | 62 | 57 | South Korea |
| Equality & Anti-Discrimination | 68 | 75 | United States |
| LGBTQ+ Friendliness | 57 | 86 | United States |
| Inclusion & Accessibility | 75 | 73 | South Korea |
| Religion & Worldviews | 79 | 74 | South Korea |
| Demography | 44 | 63 | United States |