Japan is ahead on the overall index (7.7/10 vs 6.9/10 for China). That headline score still hides trade-offs in specific areas.
On cost of living, Japan scores higher than China.
Key scores at a glance
Japan wins 15 of 16 categories we track; China wins 1.
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