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Livability Comparison

New ZealandCountry ScoreSouth Korea
Affordability
52
48
Cost of living · Price stability · Income equality
Jobs & Income
65
82
GDP per capita · Employment · Education investment
Safety & Stability
75
66
Peace index · Crime rate · Traffic safety
Lifestyle & Culture
51
87
Food & dining · Nightlife · Walkability · English proficiency
Climate & Nature
71
35
Nature access · Forest area · Clean energy · Air quality
Healthcare
84
78
Healthcare quality · Life expectancy · Health spending
Rights & Freedom
83
71
Democracy · LGBTQ+ rights · Press freedom · Travel freedom
Infrastructure
65
84
Internet speed · Public transit · Digital access · Clean water

New Zealand leads in 5 of 8 sectors

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