Gibraltar73.11
Overall rating
Open country profileGibraltar vs. Spain: Country Comparison
Spain leads the overall rating with 74.41 points, ahead of Gibraltar with 73.11 points. The largest measurable differences stand out especially in Double Taxation Agreements and UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Gibraltar
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
Spain scores clearly better than Gibraltar on Double Taxation Agreements.
Spain scores clearly better than Gibraltar on UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Gibraltar scores clearly better than Spain on Cash Payment Limit.
Spain scores clearly better than Gibraltar on Rail Network Density.
Gibraltar scores clearly better than Spain on VAT / GST / Sales Tax Rate (%).
Gibraltar scores clearly better than Spain on Crypto Tax Rate.
Gibraltar scores clearly better than Spain on Capital Gains Tax Rate (%).
Spain scores clearly better than Gibraltar on Local Authenticity.
Categories Compared
Gibraltar
82 points
🛡️ Safety & Risk
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Spain
74 points
| Topic | Gibraltar | Spain | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crime & Personal Safety | 78 | 72 | Gibraltar |
| Conflicts & Political Security | 94 | 89 | Gibraltar |
| Natural Hazards & Disasters | 66 | 55 | Gibraltar |
| Digital Freedom & Surveillance | 86 | 80 | Gibraltar |
| Legal Protection & Property | 78 | 68 | Gibraltar |
| Long-Term Stability & Resilience | 80 | 69 | Gibraltar |
Gibraltar
81 points
❤️ Health
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Spain
81 points
| Topic | Gibraltar | Spain | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Healthcare & Access | 76 | 78 | Spain |
| Environmental Health | 84 | 81 | Gibraltar |
| Health Risks & Public Health | 82 | 83 | Spain |
Gibraltar
76 points
💸 Finance & Taxes
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Spain
64 points
| Topic | Gibraltar | Spain | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal Taxes | 71 | 44 | Gibraltar |
| Investment & Capital Access | 80 | 73 | Gibraltar |
| Banking & Fintech | 79 | 70 | Gibraltar |
| Bitcoin & Crypto | 71 | 56 | Gibraltar |
| Real Estate & Property | 63 | 66 | Spain |
| Entrepreneurship & Business | 78 | 56 | Gibraltar |
| Macroeconomics | 83 | 72 | Gibraltar |
| Wages & Purchasing Power | 77 | 69 | Gibraltar |
Gibraltar
54 points
🏠 Costs
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Spain
59 points
| Topic | Gibraltar | Spain | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Housing & Utilities | 40 | 44 | Spain |
| Food & Basic Goods | 52 | 40 | Gibraltar |
| Dining & Going Out | 56 | 69 | Spain |
| Mobility Costs | 65 | 61 | Gibraltar |
| Communication & Digital Costs | 61 | 78 | Spain |
| Personal Services | 51 | 61 | Spain |
Gibraltar
65 points
🏗️ Infrastructure
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Spain
78 points
| Topic | Gibraltar | Spain | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic Infrastructure & Logistics | 49 | 74 | Spain |
| Roads & Traffic Infrastructure | 61 | 71 | Spain |
| Electricity & Energy | 66 | 83 | Spain |
| Internet & Connectivity | 82 | 86 | Spain |
| Public Transport | 70 | 74 | Spain |
Gibraltar
59 points
🌿 Lifestyle
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Spain
78 points
| Topic | Gibraltar | Spain | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Work-Life Balance | 67 | 67 | Tie |
| Climate & Weather | 81 | 79 | Gibraltar |
| Outdoor & Lifestyle | 43 | 76 | Spain |
| Leisure & Recreation | 65 | 86 | Spain |
| Arts & Entertainment | 50 | 87 | Spain |
| Food & Culinary Culture | 40 | 91 | Spain |
| Family-Friendly | 65 | 69 | Spain |
| Pet-Friendly | 59 | 65 | Spain |
Gibraltar
83 points
✈️ Relocation & Residency
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Spain
82 points
| Topic | Gibraltar | Spain | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residency & Bureaucracy | 82 | 80 | Gibraltar |
| Visa, Entry & Travel Freedom | 84 | 83 | Gibraltar |
| Remote Work & Freelancing | 71 | 86 | Spain |
| Work & Self-Employment Abroad | 90 | 85 | Gibraltar |
| Permanent Residency & Family | 84 | 80 | Gibraltar |
| Language & Integration | 88 | 69 | Gibraltar |
| Welcome Culture & Anti-Discrimination | 86 | 86 | Tie |
| Everyday Life for Foreigners | 81 | 86 | Spain |
Gibraltar
74 points
🏖️ Travel & Vacation
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Spain
87 points
| Topic | Gibraltar | Spain | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accommodation & Stay Quality | 80 | 93 | Spain |
| Tourism Infrastructure | 85 | 90 | Spain |
| Attractions & Activities | 65 | 95 | Spain |
| Beaches, Nature & Relaxation | 65 | 94 | Spain |
| Vacation Costs | 68 | 61 | Gibraltar |
| Season & Travel Comfort | 84 | 85 | Spain |
Gibraltar
77 points
🌐 Society & Participation
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Spain
80 points
| Topic | Gibraltar | Spain | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Society & Freedom | 83 | 80 | Gibraltar |
| Education & Knowledge | 67 | 81 | Spain |
| Social System & Social Cohesion | 74 | 79 | Spain |
| Equality & Anti-Discrimination | 83 | 83 | Tie |
| LGBTQ+ Friendliness | 87 | 93 | Spain |
| Inclusion & Accessibility | 82 | 85 | Spain |
| Religion & Worldviews | 74 | 74 | Tie |
| Demography | 61 | 52 | Gibraltar |