Country profile

Singapore: Costs, Safety, Relocation and Quality of Life

Singapore is especially relevant in the Nomadino comparison when comparing safety, stability and risk exposure as well as residence, visas and settling abroad. The current data points to a strong overall picture; its strongest main categories are Safety & Risk and Relocation & Residency, while Daily Life for Foreigners, Season & Travel Comfort and Tourism Infrastructure stand out at topic level. Before making a decision, check everyday costs, housing and recurring expenses as well as climate, leisure, nature and day-to-day lifestyle more closely, because the largest deductions come from Food & Basic Goods, Real Estate & Property and Outdoor & Lifestyle.

Overall rating 73.93 points
Global rank Rank 17 globally
Continental rank Rank 2 in Asia

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Decision areas

The following entry points link directly to detailed articles that are especially relevant for relocation, longer stays, daily life and travel planning.

Key questions about Singapore

Why is Singapore especially relevant in this comparison?

The profile is shaped mainly by safety, stability and risk exposure as well as residence, visas and settling abroad; its strongest main categories are Safety & Risk and Relocation & Residency.

Which topics stand out positively for Singapore?

Daily Life for Foreigners, Season & Travel Comfort and Tourism Infrastructure show the strongest topic-level results.

What should be checked before making a decision?

everyday costs, housing and recurring expenses as well as climate, leisure, nature and day-to-day lifestyle deserve closer attention; the largest deductions come from Food & Basic Goods, Real Estate & Property and Outdoor & Lifestyle.

How important is safety-focused decisions and risk checks for Singapore?

The detailed articles below help check whether the rating fits residence, work, costs, healthcare, safety or travel.

Strengths and weaknesses

This section only shows categories, topic areas and indicators where Singapore ranks in the top three or bottom three globally or continentally and shares the same score with no more than two other countries. Global ranks take priority over continental ranks.

Strengths

Weaknesses

Comparisons and related countries

Singapore is especially useful to compare with Portugal, Spain and Germany, because those countries sit closer to its overall rating profile. Malaysia and Denmark work as contrast comparisons when safety, stability and risk exposure as well as residence, visas and settling abroad need to be weighed against different priorities; everyday costs, housing and recurring expenses as well as climate, leisure, nature and day-to-day lifestyle still deserve closer attention.

Frequently asked questions: Singapore

Singapore: what does Nomadino say about moving there?

It depends on the goal: Nomadino currently shows a strong profile for Singapore. The most relevant areas are Safety & Risk and Relocation & Residency; Costs and Lifestyle deserve closer checking.

Singapore: what is the cost profile?

The Costs category currently stands at 41 out of 100 points. High values mean lower or more manageable everyday cost conditions. The details are linked in the cost ranking.

Singapore: what is the safety profile?

The Safety & Risk category currently stands at 87 out of 100 points. High values mean a more favorable safety and risk profile. The individual topics are linked in the safety ranking.

All ratings and indicators for Singapore

58 topic areas and 342 indicators are linked directly in the static HTML. Categories and topic areas are collapsed to keep the country profile easy to scan.

๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ Safety & Risk ShowHide

Safety & Crime

6 indicators

84
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Homicide Rate
Rank 6 globally 99
Petty Crime Index
Rank 3 globally 93
Women's Safety
Rank 4 globally 89
Organized Crime
Rank 22 globally 70
Kidnapping Risk
Rank 2 globally 97
BAC Limit (โ€ฐ)
Rank 204 globally 1
96
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Active Conflicts & War Risk
Rank 7 globally 96
Political Violence
Rank 2 globally 95
Geopolitical Risk
Rank 4 globally 96
Terrorism Risk
Rank 1 globally 100

Natural Hazards

8 indicators

86
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Flood Risk
Rank 11 globally 91
Storm Risk
Rank 94 globally 77
Earthquake Risk
Rank 26 globally 91
Drought Risk
Rank 84 globally 70
Wildfire Risk
Rank 4 globally 95
Landslide Risk
Rank 19 globally 86
Tsunami Risk
Rank 62 globally 84
Volcano Risk
Rank 1 globally 100

Privacy & Surveillance

6 indicators

75
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State Surveillance
Rank 112 globally 65
Internet Censorship
Rank 51 globally 83
Internet Freedom
Rank 47 globally 78
Data Protection Laws
Rank 69 globally 74
VPN Access
Rank 55 globally 85
Cybercrime Risk
Rank 20 globally 76
83
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Rule of Law
Rank 21 globally 81
Property Rights Security
Rank 6 globally 88
Corruption Perception
Rank 3 globally 85
Police Effectiveness
Rank 7 globally 88
Expropriation Risk
Rank 2 globally 94
Extradition Risk
Rank 193 globally 33

Long-Term Stability

4 indicators

87
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Political Stability
Rank 5 globally 90
Economic Resilience
Rank 3 globally 86
Government Efficiency
Rank 6 globally 91
Climate Vulnerability
Rank 13 globally 79
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Healthcare & Access

12 indicators

83
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Healthcare Quality
Rank 1 globally 90
Universal Healthcare Coverage
Rank 11 globally 86
Emergency Care
Rank 1 globally 89
Medicine Access
Rank 1 globally 88
Hospital Infections & Patient Safety
Rank 2 globally 91
Health Insurance for Foreigners
Rank 8 globally 81
Out-of-Pocket Health Expenditure
Rank 113 globally 68
Doctor Density
Rank 69 globally 67
Hospital Beds
Rank 89 globally 46
Healthcare Coverage (%)
Rank 22 globally 99
Specialist Visit Cost
Rank 189 globally 32
English-Speaking Doctors
Rank 4 globally 91

Environmental Health

6 indicators

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Fine Particulate Matter Exposure (PM2.5)
Rank 80 globally 80
Noise Pollution
Rank 175 globally 41
UV Radiation
Rank 95 globally 29
Tap Water Safety
Rank 1 globally 100
Sanitation
Rank 1 globally 100
Waste Management
Rank 6 globally 90
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Life Expectancy
Rank 15 globally 95
Infectious Diseases
Rank 82 globally 81
Obesity Rate
Rank 66 globally 79
Infant Mortality (per 1,000)
Rank 13 globally 82
Mental Health
Rank 35 globally 73
Suicide Rate
Rank 92 globally 62
Maternal Mortality
Rank 28 globally 97
Vaccination Rate
Rank 38 globally 96
Alcohol & Tobacco Consumption
Rank 56 globally 77
Drug and Substance-Use Burden
Rank 13 globally 90
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Taxes & Finance

10 indicators

78
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Effective Income Tax Rate (%)
Rank 157 globally 78
Top Income Tax Rate
Rank 73 globally 68
Social Security Burden
Rank 206 globally 46
VAT / GST Rate
Rank 54 globally 72
Capital Gains Tax
Rank 1 globally 100
Dividend Tax Rate
Rank 1 globally 100
Inheritance / Estate Tax
Rank 1 globally 100
Territorial Tax System
Rank 20 globally 98
Tax Filing Effort (hours/year)
Rank 14 globally 90
Double Taxation Agreements
Rank 11 globally 90
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Capital Flow Freedom
Rank 5 globally 81
Capital Market Depth
Rank 3 globally 87
Business Credit Access
Rank 2 globally 88
Investor Protection
Rank 11 globally 82
Foreign Investment Openness
Rank 31 globally 74
Currency Convertibility & Transferability
Rank 13 globally 83
Venture Capital & Startup Financing
Rank 1 globally 89
Alternative Financing Access
Rank 2 globally 88

Banking & Fintech

8 indicators

80
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Expat Banking Ease
Rank 2 globally 86
Banking Stability
Rank 17 globally 84
SWIFT / Wire Access
Rank 1 globally 95
Fintech Development
Rank 55 globally 91
ATM Availability
Rank 93 globally 78
Banking Secrecy Index
Rank 13 globally 61
Automatic Tax Information Exchange
Rank 135 globally 7
Cash Transaction Limit
Rank 1 globally 100

Bitcoin & Crypto

6 indicators

79
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Crypto Adoption
Rank 18 globally 74
Crypto Regulation
Rank 2 globally 89
Legal Status
Rank 3 globally 92
Bitcoin Merchant Acceptance
Rank 14 globally 62
Crypto Tax Rate
Rank 1 globally 100
Bitcoin Cash Access
Rank 11 globally 47

Real Estate & Property

4 indicators

24
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Foreigner Ownership Rights
Rank 128 globally 40
Transaction Costs
Rank 229 globally 1
Affordability
Rank 221 globally 22
Gross Rental Yield
Rank 215 globally 25
79
/ 100
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Corporate Tax Rate
Rank 49 globally 58
Cost to Start a Business
Rank 9 globally 96
Labor Market Flexibility
Rank 5 globally 77
Days to Register a Company
Rank 3 globally 92

Macroeconomics

9 indicators

78
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GDP per Capita (PPP, USD)
Rank 1 globally 100
Inflation Rate (CPI, %)
Rank 58 globally 94
Public Debt (% of GDP)
Rank 224 globally 7
GDP Growth Rate (%)
Rank 53 globally 87
Economic Freedom Index
Rank 1 globally 84
Tax Burden (% of GDP)
Rank 134 globally 79
Central Bank Independence
Rank 34 globally 81
Foreign Exchange Reserves (months of imports)
Rank 116 globally 61
Current Account Balance (% of GDP)
Rank 5 globally 97
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Avg. Monthly Net Salary ($/month)
Rank 9 globally 92
Purchasing Power Index
Rank 5 globally 94
Unemployment Rate (%)
Rank 36 globally 91
Wage Growth Rate (%)
Rank 38 globally 81
Salary-to-Rent Ratio
Rank 30 globally 89
Minimum Wage (USD/month)
Rank 41 globally 79
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Housing & Utilities

5 indicators

43
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City Rent per Square Meter
Rank 216 globally 16
Rural Rent per Square Meter
Rank 226 globally 17
Electricity Cost
Rank 153 globally 56
Heating & Gas Cost
Rank 101 globally 97
Water & Sewage Cost
Rank 167 globally 84

Food & Basic Goods

7 indicators

20
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Milk Price per Liter
Rank 227 globally 1
Bread Price per 500 Grams
Rank 191 globally 20
Egg Price for 12 Eggs
Rank 184 globally 25
Chicken Fillet Price per Kilogram
Rank 202 globally 30
Beef Round Price per Kilogram
Rank 224 globally 11
Vegetable Basket Price per Kilogram
Rank 195 globally 24
Water Price per Liter in Supermarket
Rank 198 globally 28

Dining & Going Out

9 indicators

32
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Price of an Inexpensive Restaurant Meal
Rank 151 globally 49
Burger Menu Price
Rank 165 globally 59
Cappuccino (Cafรฉ)
Rank 218 globally 20
Local Beer (Restaurant)
Rank 214 globally 18
Local Beer Price in a Market
Rank 214 globally 30
Imported Beer Price in a Market
Rank 218 globally 22
Cocktail (Bar)
Rank 223 globally 1
Mid-Range Wine Bottle Price
Rank 225 globally 1
Soft Drink Price in a Market
Rank 179 globally 42

Mobility Costs

7 indicators

37
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Transit Cost
Rank 195 globally 57
Fuel Price ($/L)
Rank 227 globally 12
Car Rental ($/day)
Rank 223 globally 35
Car Insurance ($/yr)
Rank 221 globally 43
Car Purchase Index
Rank 88 globally 18
Driving License Cost ($)
Rank 216 globally 34
City Parking ($/hr)
Rank 212 globally 55
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Internet Cost
Rank 108 globally 60
Mobile Plan Cost
Rank 90 globally 73
Prepaid SIM & Data Package Cost
Rank 102 globally 82
eSIM & Travel Data Cost
Rank 46 globally 96
Coworking Day Pass Cost
Rank 161 globally 50

Personal Services

4 indicators

43
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Haircut Cost
Rank 154 globally 61
Fitness Club Monthly Fee
Rank 224 globally 14
Laundry & Dry Cleaning Cost
Rank 171 globally 58
Local Services Cost
Rank 200 globally 38
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87
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Logistics Performance
Rank 1 globally 100
Rail Network Density
Rank 47 globally 56
Airport Connectivity
Rank 1 globally 100
Port Connectivity
Rank 2 globally 85
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Road Quality
Rank 1 globally 100
Traffic Congestion
Rank 211 globally 30
Road Density
Rank 8 globally 84
Traffic Deaths
Rank 6 globally 94
EV Charging Infrastructure
Rank 6 globally 93

Electricity & Energy

6 indicators

63
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Power Outages
Rank 1 globally 100
Electrification Rate
Rank 1 globally 100
Energy Self-Sufficiency
Rank 202 globally 10
Renewable Energy Share
Rank 228 globally 0
CO2 Intensity
Rank 82 globally 51
Nuclear Exposure
Rank 1 globally 100
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Broadband Speed
Rank 1 globally 100
Fixed Broadband Subscriptions
Rank 67 globally 70
Mobile Speed
Rank 9 globally 90
5G Coverage
Rank 6 globally 90

Public Transport

4 indicators

85
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Transit Coverage
Rank 1 globally 95
Transit Punctuality
Rank 3 globally 92
Cycling Infrastructure
Rank 14 globally 62
Walkability Score
Rank 1 globally 88
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Work-Life Balance

5 indicators

38
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Annual Working Hours
Rank 224 globally 28
Paid Vacation Days
Rank 223 globally 23
Happiness Index (UN)
Rank 48 globally 65
Burnout Risk
Rank 217 globally 28
Public Holidays
Rank 136 globally 44

Climate & Weather

6 indicators

69
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Temperature Comfort
Rank 82 globally 66
Sunshine Hours
Rank 129 globally 78
Humidity Comfort
Rank 226 globally 39
Rainy Days
Rank 207 globally 47
Extreme Heat Days
Rank 52 globally 96
Seasonal Variation
Rank 1 globally 100

Outdoor & Lifestyle

5 indicators

28
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Beach Quality
Rank 139 globally 46
Mountain Access
Rank 218 globally 2
Protected Land Area (%)
Rank 199 globally 15
Biodiversity Index
Rank 177 globally 47
Forest Cover
Rank 145 globally 28

Leisure & Recreation

4 indicators

64
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Sports & Fitness Facilities
Rank 21 globally 80
Urban Green Space Access
Rank 137 globally 54
Leisure Infrastructure
Rank 28 globally 77
Recovery Time
Rank 226 globally 43

Arts & Entertainment

6 indicators

57
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Museums per 100,000 People
Rank 49 globally 57
UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Rank 136 globally 10
Music & Nightlife
Rank 17 globally 72
Cinema Density
Rank 23 globally 68
Cultural Freedom
Rank 46 globally 72
Football and Stadium Culture
Rank 110 globally 65
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Cuisine Diversity
Rank 13 globally 84
Restaurant Density
Rank 5 globally 93
Street Food Scene
Rank 8 globally 88
Local Market Quality
Rank 18 globally 76
Cafรฉ Culture
Rank 11 globally 80
Local Freshness
Rank 22 globally 77
Local Authenticity
Rank 19 globally 70

Family-Friendly

7 indicators

55
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Childcare Cost ($/month)
Rank 223 globally 0
Paid Parental Leave (weeks)
Rank 69 globally 42
Child Benefit ($/month)
Rank 57 globally 34
Child Poverty Rate (%)
Rank 6 globally 93
Child Safety Score
Rank 23 globally 85
Childcare Coverage (%)
Rank 19 globally 50
Playground Density
Rank 29 globally 80

Pet-Friendly

7 indicators

43
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Pet Entry Rules
Rank 175 globally 30
Veterinary Quality
Rank 16 globally 88
Vet Cost Affordability
Rank 207 globally 25
Pet Food Prices
Rank 207 globally 32
Animal Welfare Laws
Rank 57 globally 60
Pet-Friendly Housing
Rank 229 globally 15
Outdoor Pet Access
Rank 118 globally 50
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92
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Residence Permit Ease
Rank 26 globally 85
E-Government
Rank 10 globally 94
Visa Processing Time
Rank 3 globally 84
Local Registration Requirements
Rank 1 globally 100
Foreign Document & Qualification Recognition
Rank 8 globally 94
Household Goods & Customs
Rank 1 globally 100
International Licence Compatibility
Rank 9 globally 98
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Visa-Free Tourist Stay Days
Rank 38 globally 75
Visa Application Ease
Rank 2 globally 97
Border Openness
Rank 40 globally 90
Travel & Entry Comfort
Rank 1 globally 100
Visa Income & Asset Requirements
Rank 208 globally 54
88
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Digital Nomad Visa
Rank 53 globally 48
Remote Work Legality
Rank 1 globally 100
Freelance Legal Framework
Rank 1 globally 100
Remote Job Market
Rank 1 globally 100
Coworking Density
Rank 4 globally 93
Nomad Community
Rank 4 globally 95
Avg. Remote Salary (USD)
Rank 1 globally 100
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Work Rights for Foreigners
Rank 7 globally 97
Work Permit Access for Foreigners
Rank 3 globally 95
Local Self-Employment and Freelancing Rights
Rank 1 globally 100
Employment Restrictions for Foreigners
Rank 16 globally 92
Professional Qualification Recognition
Rank 6 globally 96
Business Ownership by Foreigners
Rank 7 globally 95
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Time to Permanent Residency or Citizenship
Rank 78 globally 64
Family Reunification
Rank 32 globally 88
Naturalization Requirements
Rank 126 globally 58
Residence Status Stability
Rank 18 globally 91
Residence Status for Spouses and Children
Rank 28 globally 88
Passport Power (Henley Index)
Rank 1 globally 100
Dual Citizenship Allowed
Rank 215 globally 20
Citizenship by Investment
Rank 13 globally 0

Language & Integration

7 indicators

84
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English Proficiency (EF EPI)
Rank 33 globally 78
Local Language Barrier
Rank 27 globally 88
Integration Ease
Rank 11 globally 87
Cultural Etiquette Gap
Rank 42 globally 77
Expat Community Size
Rank 13 globally 81
Cultural Distance to West
Rank 43 globally 77
International Schools
Rank 3 globally 98
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Expat Welcome Culture
Rank 19 globally 83
Foreigner Discrimination
Rank 55 globally 73
Xenophobia Levels
Rank 38 globally 79
Racial Safety for Foreigners
Rank 43 globally 74
99
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Rental Access for Foreigners
Rank 2 globally 97
Tax Residency Clarity for Expats
Rank 1 globally 100
Local Contracts and Utilities Access
Rank 1 globally 100
Local Identity and Address Proof
Rank 1 globally 100
Everyday Accounts and Payments for Foreigners
Rank 1 globally 100
๐Ÿ–๏ธ Travel & Vacation ShowHide
97
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Hotel Quality
Rank 2 globally 99
Vacation Rental Quality
Rank 6 globally 97
Accommodation Availability
Rank 5 globally 94
Booking & Transparency
Rank 9 globally 96

Tourism Infrastructure

4 indicators

97
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Airport-to-Destination Transfer
Rank 4 globally 96
Digital Travel Services
Rank 8 globally 95
Traveler Payment Infrastructure
Rank 3 globally 98
Tourist Information Quality
Rank 3 globally 98
78
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Major Attractions Density
Rank 28 globally 72
Guided Tours & Bookable Experiences
Rank 2 globally 97
Tourist Outdoor Activities
Rank 161 globally 54
Nightlife & Entertainment for Visitors
Rank 12 globally 90
64
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Tourist Beach Quality
Rank 91 globally 70
Swimming & Water Sports
Rank 52 globally 77
National Parks & Nature Access
Rank 182 globally 45

Vacation Costs

5 indicators

52
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Hotel Cost
Rank 208 globally 50
Vacation Rental Cost
Rank 208 globally 53
Attraction Entry Cost
Rank 202 globally 47
Tour & Activity Cost
Rank 215 globally 47
Tourist Taxes & Fees
Rank 187 globally 69
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High-Season Overcrowding
Rank 14 globally 95
Off-Season Usability
Rank 1 globally 100
Seasonal Capacity Shortage
Rank 1 globally 100
Seasonal Price Surcharges
Rank 4 globally 97
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Society & Freedom

4 indicators

56
/ 100
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Press Freedom
Rank 147 globally 48
Democracy Index
Rank 118 globally 62
Personal Freedom
Rank 90 globally 69
Freedom of Political Expression
Rank 162 globally 36

Education & Knowledge

5 indicators

84
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Adult Literacy Rate
Rank 97 globally 97
PISA Score
Rank 1 globally 97
Tertiary Enrollment Rate
Rank 4 globally 92
Education Expenditure
Rank 193 globally 48
School Life Expectancy
Rank 20 globally 85
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Pension Replacement Rate (%)
Rank 113 globally 17
Unemployment Benefit Duration (months)
Rank 25 globally 50
Social Spending (% of GDP)
Rank 34 globally 60
Gini Index
Rank 172 globally 40
Poverty Rate (%)
Rank 1 globally 88
Housing Support Score
Rank 41 globally 62
Social Mobility Score
Rank 30 globally 71
Social Cohesion
Rank 42 globally 74
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Gender Equality
Rank 68 globally 69
Womenโ€™s Rights & Equality
Rank 49 globally 73
Anti-Discrimination Protection
Rank 65 globally 69
Minority Rights Protection
Rank 67 globally 67
Everyday Discrimination Risk
Rank 62 globally 72

LGBTQ+ Friendliness

5 indicators

59
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Same-Sex Legal Status
Rank 76 globally 57
LGBTQ+ Anti-Discrimination
Rank 73 globally 58
LGBTQ+ Social Acceptance
Rank 65 globally 67
LGBTQ+ Rights
Rank 78 globally 53
Pride Culture
Rank 67 globally 57
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Disability Support Score
Rank 35 globally 78
Public Accessibility
Rank 22 globally 83
Digital Accessibility
Rank 22 globally 84
Inclusion in Education and Work
Rank 30 globally 81

Religion & Worldviews

4 indicators

72
/ 100
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Religious Freedom Index
Rank 108 globally 77
Secularization Score
Rank 41 globally 58
Religious Diversity Index
Rank 1 globally 70
Religious Influence in Public Life
Rank 26 globally 78

Demography

10 indicators

53
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Median Age
Rank 186 globally 33
Fertility Rate
Rank 218 globally 15
Population Growth
Rank 103 globally 42
Net Migration Rate
Rank 15 globally 77
Urbanization Rate
Rank 1 globally 100
Foreign Population Share
Rank 25 globally 88
Population Density
Rank 227 globally 10
Gender Ratio (F/100 M)
Rank 71 globally 57
Youth Gender Ratio (15-29)
Rank 173 globally 86
Single-Person Households
Rank 115 globally 28