Relocate IndexChina vs Japan for Relocation 2026
China scores 55.1 overall vs Japan's 64.3. China leads on warmth, infrastructure, english proficiency. Japan leads on purchasing power, rule of law, safety, healthcare, climate, religious freedom.
Both countries are in East Asia. See all countries in East Asia.
Score comparison
| Dimension | China | Japan | Delta |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purchasing Power | 35 | 46 | -11 |
| Rule of Law | 60 | 79 | -19 |
| Safety | 56 | 82 | -26 |
| Warmth | 49 | 38 | +11 |
| School Culture | — | 61 | — |
| Healthcare | 63 | 80 | -18 |
| Infrastructure | 75 | 71 | +4 |
| Climate | 79 | 87 | -9 |
| Religious Freedom | 54 | 81 | -26 |
| English Proficiency | 26 | 18 | +7 |
Frequently asked questions
Is China or Japan better for relocation?
Japan scores 64.3 overall compared to China's 55.1 across 10 relocation dimensions. Japan leads on 6 dimensions while China leads on 3.
Which is safer, China or Japan?
Japan scores higher on safety: China 56 vs Japan 82, based on the Global Peace Index.
What is the biggest difference between China and Japan?
The largest gap is in religious freedom: Japan scores 26 points higher (81 vs 54).