Ecuador58.42
Overall rating
Open country profileEcuador vs. Spain: Country Comparison
Spain leads the overall rating with 74.41 points, ahead of Ecuador with 58.42 points. The largest measurable differences stand out especially in Cash Payment Limit and Unemployment Benefit Duration (months).
Ecuador
Spain74.41
Overall rating
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Health Insurance for Foreigners
Residence Permit Ease
Digital Nomad Visa
Visa Processing Time
Work Permit Access for Foreigners
English Proficiency
City Rent per Square Meter
Price of an Inexpensive Restaurant Meal
Top Personal Income Tax Rate (%)
Homicide Rate
Petty Crime Index
Healthcare Quality
Biggest Differences
Ecuador scores clearly better than Spain on Cash Payment Limit.
Spain scores clearly better than Ecuador on Unemployment Benefit Duration (months).
Ecuador scores clearly better than Spain on Fertility Rate.
Spain scores clearly better than Ecuador on Double Taxation Agreements.
Spain scores clearly better than Ecuador on Homicide Rate.
Spain scores clearly better than Ecuador on Tax Filing Effort (hours/year).
Spain scores clearly better than Ecuador on EV Charging Infrastructure.
Spain scores clearly better than Ecuador on Pension Replacement Rate.
Categories Compared
Ecuador
46 points
🛡️ Safety & Risk
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Spain
74 points
| Topic | Ecuador | Spain | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crime & Personal Safety | 37 | 72 | Spain |
| Conflicts & Political Security | 51 | 89 | Spain |
| Natural Hazards & Disasters | 42 | 55 | Spain |
| Digital Freedom & Surveillance | 60 | 80 | Spain |
| Legal Protection & Property | 41 | 68 | Spain |
| Long-Term Stability & Resilience | 50 | 69 | Spain |
Ecuador
59 points
❤️ Health
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Spain
81 points
| Topic | Ecuador | Spain | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Healthcare & Access | 61 | 78 | Spain |
| Environmental Health | 52 | 81 | Spain |
| Health Risks & Public Health | 65 | 83 | Spain |
Ecuador
58 points
💸 Finance & Taxes
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Spain
64 points
| Topic | Ecuador | Spain | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal Taxes | 61 | 44 | Ecuador |
| Investment & Capital Access | 57 | 73 | Spain |
| Banking & Fintech | 61 | 70 | Spain |
| Bitcoin & Crypto | 36 | 56 | Spain |
| Real Estate & Property | 82 | 66 | Ecuador |
| Entrepreneurship & Business | 46 | 56 | Spain |
| Macroeconomics | 64 | 72 | Spain |
| Wages & Purchasing Power | 55 | 69 | Spain |
Ecuador
78 points
🏠 Costs
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Spain
59 points
| Topic | Ecuador | Spain | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Housing & Utilities | 72 | 44 | Ecuador |
| Food & Basic Goods | 61 | 40 | Ecuador |
| Dining & Going Out | 86 | 69 | Ecuador |
| Mobility Costs | 83 | 61 | Ecuador |
| Communication & Digital Costs | 80 | 78 | Ecuador |
| Personal Services | 87 | 61 | Ecuador |
Ecuador
52 points
🏗️ Infrastructure
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Spain
78 points
| Topic | Ecuador | Spain | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic Infrastructure & Logistics | 38 | 74 | Spain |
| Roads & Traffic Infrastructure | 44 | 71 | Spain |
| Electricity & Energy | 86 | 83 | Ecuador |
| Internet & Connectivity | 42 | 86 | Spain |
| Public Transport | 48 | 74 | Spain |
Ecuador
59 points
🌿 Lifestyle
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Spain
78 points
| Topic | Ecuador | Spain | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Work-Life Balance | 48 | 67 | Spain |
| Climate & Weather | 76 | 79 | Spain |
| Outdoor & Lifestyle | 79 | 76 | Ecuador |
| Leisure & Recreation | 57 | 86 | Spain |
| Arts & Entertainment | 47 | 87 | Spain |
| Food & Culinary Culture | 56 | 91 | Spain |
| Family-Friendly | 48 | 69 | Spain |
| Pet-Friendly | 60 | 65 | Spain |
Ecuador
58 points
✈️ Relocation & Residency
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Spain
82 points
| Topic | Ecuador | Spain | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residency & Bureaucracy | 62 | 80 | Spain |
| Visa, Entry & Travel Freedom | 71 | 83 | Spain |
| Remote Work & Freelancing | 44 | 86 | Spain |
| Work & Self-Employment Abroad | 54 | 85 | Spain |
| Permanent Residency & Family | 67 | 80 | Spain |
| Language & Integration | 50 | 69 | Spain |
| Welcome Culture & Anti-Discrimination | 63 | 86 | Spain |
| Everyday Life for Foreigners | 47 | 86 | Spain |
Ecuador
69 points
🏖️ Travel & Vacation
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Spain
87 points
| Topic | Ecuador | Spain | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accommodation & Stay Quality | 58 | 93 | Spain |
| Tourism Infrastructure | 61 | 90 | Spain |
| Attractions & Activities | 64 | 95 | Spain |
| Beaches, Nature & Relaxation | 76 | 94 | Spain |
| Vacation Costs | 88 | 61 | Ecuador |
| Season & Travel Comfort | 79 | 85 | Spain |
Ecuador
57 points
🌐 Society & Participation
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Spain
80 points
| Topic | Ecuador | Spain | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Society & Freedom | 61 | 80 | Spain |
| Education & Knowledge | 65 | 81 | Spain |
| Social System & Social Cohesion | 36 | 79 | Spain |
| Equality & Anti-Discrimination | 55 | 83 | Spain |
| LGBTQ+ Friendliness | 67 | 93 | Spain |
| Inclusion & Accessibility | 50 | 85 | Spain |
| Religion & Worldviews | 65 | 74 | Spain |
| Demography | 62 | 52 | Ecuador |