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Livability Comparison

JapanCountry ScoreSouth Korea
Affordability
49
48
Cost of living · Price stability · Income equality
Jobs & Income
62
82
GDP per capita · Employment · Education investment
Safety & Stability
93
66
Peace index · Crime rate · Traffic safety
Lifestyle & Culture
90
87
Food & dining · Nightlife · Walkability · English proficiency
Climate & Nature
52
35
Nature access · Forest area · Clean energy · Air quality
Healthcare
84
78
Healthcare quality · Life expectancy · Health spending
Rights & Freedom
70
71
Democracy · LGBTQ+ rights · Press freedom · Travel freedom
Infrastructure
77
84
Internet speed · Public transit · Digital access · Clean water

Japan leads in 5 of 8 sectors

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