Country profile

Vietnam: Costs, Safety, Relocation and Quality of Life

Vietnam is especially relevant in the Nomadino comparison when comparing everyday costs, housing and recurring expenses as well as travel, accommodation and visitor usability. The current data points to a solid overall picture; its strongest main categories are Costs and Travel & Vacation, while Dining & Going Out, Communication & Digital Costs and Vacation Costs stand out at topic level. Before making a decision, check social freedom, participation and openness as well as residence, visas and settling abroad more closely, because the largest deductions come from Privacy & Surveillance, Society & Freedom and LGBTQ+ Friendliness.

Overall rating 60.26 points
Global rank Rank 105 globally
Continental rank Rank 19 in Asia

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Decision areas

These entry points link directly to existing detail articles; otherwise they lead to the related global ranking.

Key questions about Vietnam

Why is Vietnam especially relevant in this comparison?

The profile is shaped mainly by everyday costs, housing and recurring expenses as well as travel, accommodation and visitor usability; its strongest main categories are Costs and Travel & Vacation.

Which topics stand out positively for Vietnam?

Dining & Going Out, Communication & Digital Costs and Vacation Costs show the strongest topic-level results.

What should be checked before making a decision?

social freedom, participation and openness as well as residence, visas and settling abroad deserve closer attention; the largest deductions come from Privacy & Surveillance, Society & Freedom and LGBTQ+ Friendliness.

How important is lower-cost living and longer stays for Vietnam?

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 Vietnam 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

Vietnam is especially useful to compare with Thailand, Portugal and Spain, because those countries sit closer to its overall rating profile. Denmark and Germany work as contrast comparisons when everyday costs, housing and recurring expenses as well as travel, accommodation and visitor usability need to be weighed against different priorities; social freedom, participation and openness as well as residence, visas and settling abroad still deserve closer attention.

Static comparisons

  • Vietnam vs. Thailand
    Thailand performs about 11 points better on Relocation & Residency than Vietnam.
  • Vietnam vs. Portugal
    Portugal performs about 36 points better on Society & Participation than Vietnam.
  • Vietnam vs. Spain
    Spain performs about 35 points better on Society & Participation than Vietnam.
  • Vietnam vs. Germany
    Germany performs about 40 points better on Society & Participation than Vietnam.
  • Vietnam vs. Denmark
    Vietnam performs about 51 points better on Costs than Denmark.

Frequently asked questions: Vietnam

Vietnam: what is the cost profile?

The Costs category currently stands at 85 out of 100 points. High values mean lower or more manageable everyday cost conditions. The details are linked in the cost ranking.

Vietnam: what is the safety profile?

The Safety & Risk category currently stands at 60 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 Vietnam

58 topic areas and 342 indicators are included directly in the static HTML. Existing detail articles are linked directly; otherwise the link leads to the related global ranking.

๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ Safety & Risk ShowHide

Safety & Crime

6 indicators

71
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Homicide Rate
Rank 76 globally 92
Petty Crime Index
Rank 106 globally 58
Women's Safety
Rank 82 globally 64
Organized Crime
Rank 182 globally 40
Kidnapping Risk
Rank 106 globally 79
BAC Limit (โ€ฐ)
Rank 1 globally 100
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Active Conflicts & War Risk
Rank 128 globally 88
Political Violence
Rank 159 globally 70
Geopolitical Risk
Rank 137 globally 82
Terrorism Risk
Rank 1 globally 100

Natural Hazards

8 indicators

47
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Flood Risk
Rank 228 globally 16
Storm Risk
Rank 177 globally 51
Earthquake Risk
Rank 107 globally 68
Drought Risk
Rank 122 globally 62
Wildfire Risk
Rank 140 globally 40
Landslide Risk
Rank 201 globally 30
Tsunami Risk
Rank 169 globally 44
Volcano Risk
Rank 159 globally 85

Privacy & Surveillance

6 indicators

25
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State Surveillance
Rank 205 globally 22
Internet Censorship
Rank 213 globally 18
Internet Freedom
Rank 212 globally 24
Data Protection Laws
Rank 154 globally 38
VPN Access
Rank 210 globally 22
Cybercrime Risk
Rank 216 globally 38
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Rule of Law
Rank 154 globally 43
Property Rights Security
Rank 150 globally 45
Corruption Perception
Rank 123 globally 41
Police Effectiveness
Rank 132 globally 56
Expropriation Risk
Rank 147 globally 48
Extradition Risk
Rank 168 globally 36

Long-Term Stability

4 indicators

57
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Political Stability
Rank 103 globally 65
Economic Resilience
Rank 85 globally 63
Government Efficiency
Rank 136 globally 53
Climate Vulnerability
Rank 178 globally 40
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Healthcare & Access

12 indicators

60
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Healthcare Quality
Rank 111 globally 61
Universal Healthcare Coverage
Rank 133 globally 64
Emergency Care
Rank 124 globally 57
Medicine Access
Rank 125 globally 63
Hospital Infections & Patient Safety
Rank 122 globally 58
Health Insurance for Foreigners
Rank 58 globally 73
Out-of-Pocket Health Expenditure
Rank 168 globally 51
Doctor Density
Rank 141 globally 35
Hospital Beds
Rank 103 globally 42
Healthcare Coverage (%)
Rank 60 globally 97
Specialist Visit Cost
Rank 38 globally 79
English-Speaking Doctors
Rank 133 globally 48

Environmental Health

6 indicators

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Fine Particulate Matter Exposure (PM2.5)
Rank 133 globally 65
Noise Pollution
Rank 225 globally 23
UV Radiation
Rank 103 globally 26
Tap Water Safety
Rank 157 globally 65
Sanitation
Rank 145 globally 53
Waste Management
Rank 92 globally 48
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Life Expectancy
Rank 114 globally 71
Infectious Diseases
Rank 135 globally 70
Obesity Rate
Rank 1 globally 97
Infant Mortality (per 1,000)
Rank 123 globally 44
Mental Health
Rank 185 globally 52
Suicide Rate
Rank 97 globally 61
Maternal Mortality
Rank 127 globally 58
Vaccination Rate
Rank 24 globally 97
Alcohol & Tobacco Consumption
Rank 171 globally 51
Drug and Substance-Use Burden
Rank 90 globally 79
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Taxes & Finance

10 indicators

64
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Effective Income Tax Rate (%)
Rank 131 globally 82
Top Income Tax Rate
Rank 130 globally 46
Social Security Burden
Rank 180 globally 53
VAT / GST Rate
Rank 55 globally 68
Capital Gains Tax
Rank 169 globally 58
Dividend Tax Rate
Rank 67 globally 89
Inheritance / Estate Tax
Rank 179 globally 88
Territorial Tax System
Rank 97 globally 25
Tax Filing Effort (hours/year)
Rank 221 globally 17
Double Taxation Agreements
Rank 23 globally 84
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Capital Flow Freedom
Rank 132 globally 62
Capital Market Depth
Rank 117 globally 62
Business Credit Access
Rank 127 globally 58
Investor Protection
Rank 149 globally 44
Foreign Investment Openness
Rank 129 globally 51
Currency Convertibility & Transferability
Rank 146 globally 67
Venture Capital & Startup Financing
Rank 107 globally 58
Alternative Financing Access
Rank 99 globally 59

Banking & Fintech

8 indicators

65
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Expat Banking Ease
Rank 143 globally 35
Banking Stability
Rank 156 globally 69
SWIFT / Wire Access
Rank 162 globally 75
Fintech Development
Rank 98 globally 68
ATM Availability
Rank 150 globally 64
Banking Secrecy Index
Rank 27 globally 55
Automatic Tax Information Exchange
Rank 15 globally 93
Cash Transaction Limit
Rank 1 globally 100

Bitcoin & Crypto

6 indicators

52
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Crypto Adoption
Rank 3 globally 89
Crypto Regulation
Rank 131 globally 39
Legal Status
Rank 101 globally 48
Bitcoin Merchant Acceptance
Rank 53 globally 28
Crypto Tax Rate
Rank 84 globally 78
Bitcoin Cash Access
Rank 71 globally 18

Real Estate & Property

4 indicators

49
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Foreigner Ownership Rights
Rank 143 globally 30
Transaction Costs
Rank 84 globally 75
Affordability
Rank 185 globally 38
Gross Rental Yield
Rank 74 globally 68
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Corporate Tax Rate
Rank 60 globally 50
Cost to Start a Business
Rank 106 globally 65
Labor Market Flexibility
Rank 132 globally 55
Days to Register a Company
Rank 146 globally 47

Macroeconomics

9 indicators

73
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GDP per Capita (PPP, USD)
Rank 131 globally 56
Inflation Rate (CPI, %)
Rank 114 globally 87
Public Debt (% of GDP)
Rank 66 globally 72
GDP Growth Rate (%)
Rank 11 globally 92
Economic Freedom Index
Rank 99 globally 60
Tax Burden (% of GDP)
Rank 4 globally 99
Central Bank Independence
Rank 146 globally 61
Foreign Exchange Reserves (months of imports)
Rank 168 globally 41
Current Account Balance (% of GDP)
Rank 37 globally 89
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Avg. Monthly Net Salary ($/month)
Rank 151 globally 26
Purchasing Power Index
Rank 123 globally 32
Unemployment Rate (%)
Rank 8 globally 97
Wage Growth Rate (%)
Rank 38 globally 81
Salary-to-Rent Ratio
Rank 163 globally 46
Minimum Wage (USD/month)
Rank 149 globally 27
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Housing & Utilities

5 indicators

75
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City Rent per Square Meter
Rank 95 globally 50
Rural Rent per Square Meter
Rank 53 globally 73
Electricity Cost
Rank 47 globally 89
Heating & Gas Cost
Rank 27 globally 99
Water & Sewage Cost
Rank 8 globally 99

Food & Basic Goods

7 indicators

70
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Milk Price per Liter
Rank 134 globally 44
Bread Price per 500 Grams
Rank 89 globally 71
Egg Price for 12 Eggs
Rank 58 globally 80
Chicken Fillet Price per Kilogram
Rank 43 globally 85
Beef Round Price per Kilogram
Rank 94 globally 66
Vegetable Basket Price per Kilogram
Rank 101 globally 70
Water Price per Liter in Supermarket
Rank 71 globally 79

Dining & Going Out

9 indicators

99
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Price of an Inexpensive Restaurant Meal
Rank 1 globally 100
Burger Menu Price
Rank 1 globally 100
Cappuccino (Cafรฉ)
Rank 26 globally 95
Local Beer (Restaurant)
Rank 1 globally 100
Local Beer Price in a Market
Rank 1 globally 100
Imported Beer Price in a Market
Rank 1 globally 100
Cocktail (Bar)
Rank 1 globally 100
Mid-Range Wine Bottle Price
Rank 7 globally 96
Soft Drink Price in a Market
Rank 1 globally 100

Mobility Costs

7 indicators

79
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Transit Cost
Rank 46 globally 96
Fuel Price ($/L)
Rank 59 globally 73
Car Rental ($/day)
Rank 6 globally 96
Car Insurance ($/yr)
Rank 57 globally 96
Car Purchase Index
Rank 149 globally 2
Driving License Cost ($)
Rank 175 globally 79
City Parking ($/hr)
Rank 36 globally 96
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Internet Cost
Rank 5 globally 97
Mobile Plan Cost
Rank 5 globally 96
Prepaid SIM & Data Package Cost
Rank 6 globally 99
eSIM & Travel Data Cost
Rank 1 globally 100
Coworking Day Pass Cost
Rank 1 globally 90

Personal Services

4 indicators

91
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Haircut Cost
Rank 4 globally 96
Fitness Club Monthly Fee
Rank 112 globally 77
Laundry & Dry Cleaning Cost
Rank 27 globally 94
Local Services Cost
Rank 10 globally 96
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48
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Logistics Performance
Rank 55 globally 53
Rail Network Density
Rank 81 globally 29
Airport Connectivity
Rank 69 globally 56
Port Connectivity
Rank 27 globally 52
42
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Road Quality
Rank 91 globally 51
Traffic Congestion
Rank 222 globally 26
Road Density
Rank 84 globally 63
Traffic Deaths
Rank 187 globally 43
EV Charging Infrastructure
Rank 95 globally 13

Electricity & Energy

6 indicators

72
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Power Outages
Rank 105 globally 86
Electrification Rate
Rank 154 globally 98
Energy Self-Sufficiency
Rank 81 globally 60
Renewable Energy Share
Rank 96 globally 42
CO2 Intensity
Rank 147 globally 33
Nuclear Exposure
Rank 1 globally 100
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Broadband Speed
Rank 68 globally 69
Fixed Broadband Subscriptions
Rank 87 globally 59
Mobile Speed
Rank 82 globally 62
5G Coverage
Rank 71 globally 30

Public Transport

4 indicators

50
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Transit Coverage
Rank 70 globally 55
Transit Punctuality
Rank 88 globally 58
Cycling Infrastructure
Rank 61 globally 22
Walkability Score
Rank 51 globally 62
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Work-Life Balance

5 indicators

39
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Annual Working Hours
Rank 226 globally 24
Paid Vacation Days
Rank 194 globally 40
Happiness Index (UN)
Rank 151 globally 53
Burnout Risk
Rank 192 globally 35
Public Holidays
Rank 136 globally 44

Climate & Weather

6 indicators

68
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Temperature Comfort
Rank 107 globally 63
Sunshine Hours
Rank 149 globally 75
Humidity Comfort
Rank 165 globally 51
Rainy Days
Rank 174 globally 56
Extreme Heat Days
Rank 138 globally 89
Seasonal Variation
Rank 105 globally 81

Outdoor & Lifestyle

5 indicators

59
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Beach Quality
Rank 64 globally 73
Mountain Access
Rank 63 globally 56
Protected Land Area (%)
Rank 184 globally 25
Biodiversity Index
Rank 33 globally 82
Forest Cover
Rank 61 globally 63

Leisure & Recreation

4 indicators

49
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Sports & Fitness Facilities
Rank 99 globally 44
Urban Green Space Access
Rank 103 globally 62
Leisure Infrastructure
Rank 100 globally 43
Recovery Time
Rank 225 globally 45

Arts & Entertainment

6 indicators

38
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Museums per 100,000 People
Rank 158 globally 20
UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Rank 40 globally 42
Music & Nightlife
Rank 68 globally 50
Cinema Density
Rank 108 globally 18
Cultural Freedom
Rank 182 globally 30
Football and Stadium Culture
Rank 58 globally 73
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Cuisine Diversity
Rank 9 globally 85
Restaurant Density
Rank 11 globally 86
Street Food Scene
Rank 3 globally 92
Local Market Quality
Rank 11 globally 87
Cafรฉ Culture
Rank 22 globally 71
Local Freshness
Rank 14 globally 83
Local Authenticity
Rank 13 globally 83

Family-Friendly

7 indicators

57
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Childcare Cost ($/month)
Rank 111 globally 92
Paid Parental Leave (weeks)
Rank 45 globally 50
Child Benefit ($/month)
Rank 120 globally 21
Child Poverty Rate (%)
Rank 49 globally 86
Child Safety Score
Rank 73 globally 68
Childcare Coverage (%)
Rank 64 globally 30
Playground Density
Rank 100 globally 50

Pet-Friendly

7 indicators

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Pet Entry Rules
Rank 119 globally 45
Veterinary Quality
Rank 104 globally 55
Vet Cost Affordability
Rank 19 globally 75
Pet Food Prices
Rank 13 globally 72
Animal Welfare Laws
Rank 160 globally 25
Pet-Friendly Housing
Rank 190 globally 38
Outdoor Pet Access
Rank 153 globally 38
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59
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Residence Permit Ease
Rank 153 globally 60
E-Government
Rank 106 globally 72
Visa Processing Time
Rank 57 globally 62
Local Registration Requirements
Rank 150 globally 53
Foreign Document & Qualification Recognition
Rank 141 globally 54
Household Goods & Customs
Rank 81 globally 54
International Licence Compatibility
Rank 143 globally 53
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Visa-Free Tourist Stay Days
Rank 129 globally 35
Visa Application Ease
Rank 136 globally 59
Border Openness
Rank 142 globally 52
Travel & Entry Comfort
Rank 107 globally 59
Visa Income & Asset Requirements
Rank 82 globally 92
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Digital Nomad Visa
Rank 156 globally 33
Remote Work Legality
Rank 180 globally 42
Freelance Legal Framework
Rank 171 globally 50
Remote Job Market
Rank 115 globally 60
Coworking Density
Rank 23 globally 80
Nomad Community
Rank 32 globally 69
Avg. Remote Salary (USD)
Rank 129 globally 48
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Work Rights for Foreigners
Rank 143 globally 54
Work Permit Access for Foreigners
Rank 135 globally 59
Local Self-Employment and Freelancing Rights
Rank 182 globally 45
Employment Restrictions for Foreigners
Rank 148 globally 50
Professional Qualification Recognition
Rank 139 globally 53
Business Ownership by Foreigners
Rank 165 globally 49
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Time to Permanent Residency or Citizenship
Rank 124 globally 42
Family Reunification
Rank 129 globally 58
Naturalization Requirements
Rank 149 globally 53
Residence Status Stability
Rank 135 globally 57
Residence Status for Spouses and Children
Rank 128 globally 56
Passport Power (Henley Index)
Rank 194 globally 15
Dual Citizenship Allowed
Rank 57 globally 90
Citizenship by Investment
Rank 13 globally 0

Language & Integration

7 indicators

44
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English Proficiency (EF EPI)
Rank 149 globally 38
Local Language Barrier
Rank 160 globally 43
Integration Ease
Rank 169 globally 55
Cultural Etiquette Gap
Rank 173 globally 50
Expat Community Size
Rank 164 globally 27
Cultural Distance to West
Rank 171 globally 48
International Schools
Rank 123 globally 43
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Expat Welcome Culture
Rank 133 globally 52
Foreigner Discrimination
Rank 126 globally 43
Xenophobia Levels
Rank 110 globally 56
Racial Safety for Foreigners
Rank 124 globally 48
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Rental Access for Foreigners
Rank 140 globally 49
Tax Residency Clarity for Expats
Rank 82 globally 54
Local Contracts and Utilities Access
Rank 111 globally 57
Local Identity and Address Proof
Rank 146 globally 48
Everyday Accounts and Payments for Foreigners
Rank 107 globally 62
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Hotel Quality
Rank 96 globally 60
Vacation Rental Quality
Rank 108 globally 60
Accommodation Availability
Rank 66 globally 65
Booking & Transparency
Rank 119 globally 59

Tourism Infrastructure

4 indicators

62
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Airport-to-Destination Transfer
Rank 89 globally 55
Digital Travel Services
Rank 91 globally 66
Traveler Payment Infrastructure
Rank 123 globally 66
Tourist Information Quality
Rank 133 globally 60
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Major Attractions Density
Rank 60 globally 58
Guided Tours & Bookable Experiences
Rank 113 globally 62
Tourist Outdoor Activities
Rank 78 globally 70
Nightlife & Entertainment for Visitors
Rank 54 globally 67
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Tourist Beach Quality
Rank 70 globally 77
Swimming & Water Sports
Rank 82 globally 70
National Parks & Nature Access
Rank 104 globally 65

Vacation Costs

5 indicators

94
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Hotel Cost
Rank 33 globally 94
Vacation Rental Cost
Rank 47 globally 94
Attraction Entry Cost
Rank 7 globally 96
Tour & Activity Cost
Rank 6 globally 97
Tourist Taxes & Fees
Rank 65 globally 84
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High-Season Overcrowding
Rank 68 globally 88
Off-Season Usability
Rank 45 globally 80
Seasonal Capacity Shortage
Rank 85 globally 69
Seasonal Price Surcharges
Rank 17 globally 89
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Society & Freedom

4 indicators

28
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Press Freedom
Rank 204 globally 24
Democracy Index
Rank 188 globally 28
Personal Freedom
Rank 187 globally 46
Freedom of Political Expression
Rank 218 globally 8

Education & Knowledge

5 indicators

65
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Adult Literacy Rate
Rank 114 globally 96
PISA Score
Rank 49 globally 62
Tertiary Enrollment Rate
Rank 141 globally 30
Education Expenditure
Rank 114 globally 70
School Life Expectancy
Rank 145 globally 65
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Pension Replacement Rate (%)
Rank 74 globally 33
Unemployment Benefit Duration (months)
Rank 95 globally 25
Social Spending (% of GDP)
Rank 127 globally 27
Gini Index
Rank 62 globally 69
Poverty Rate (%)
Rank 51 globally 65
Housing Support Score
Rank 85 globally 46
Social Mobility Score
Rank 69 globally 55
Social Cohesion
Rank 148 globally 48
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Gender Equality
Rank 152 globally 49
Womenโ€™s Rights & Equality
Rank 157 globally 45
Anti-Discrimination Protection
Rank 155 globally 36
Minority Rights Protection
Rank 136 globally 42
Everyday Discrimination Risk
Rank 137 globally 44

LGBTQ+ Friendliness

5 indicators

36
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Same-Sex Legal Status
Rank 101 globally 39
LGBTQ+ Anti-Discrimination
Rank 145 globally 30
LGBTQ+ Social Acceptance
Rank 118 globally 41
LGBTQ+ Rights
Rank 125 globally 35
Pride Culture
Rank 118 globally 31
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Disability Support Score
Rank 123 globally 46
Public Accessibility
Rank 132 globally 44
Digital Accessibility
Rank 140 globally 44
Inclusion in Education and Work
Rank 127 globally 51

Religion & Worldviews

4 indicators

49
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Religious Freedom Index
Rank 172 globally 52
Secularization Score
Rank 124 globally 42
Religious Diversity Index
Rank 125 globally 35
Religious Influence in Public Life
Rank 161 globally 57

Demography

10 indicators

53
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Median Age
Rank 117 globally 60
Fertility Rate
Rank 1 globally 100
Population Growth
Rank 120 globally 38
Net Migration Rate
Rank 107 globally 47
Urbanization Rate
Rank 183 globally 27
Foreign Population Share
Rank 216 globally 23
Population Density
Rank 181 globally 46
Gender Ratio (F/100 M)
Rank 71 globally 57
Youth Gender Ratio (15-29)
Rank 22 globally 91
Single-Person Households
Rank 136 globally 19