Hong Kong70.07
Overall rating
Open country profileHong Kong vs. Spain: Country Comparison
Spain leads the overall rating with 74.41 points, ahead of Hong Kong with 70.07 points. The largest measurable differences stand out especially in UNESCO World Heritage Sites and Cash Payment Limit.
Hong Kong
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 Hong Kong on UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Hong Kong scores clearly better than Spain on Cash Payment Limit.
Spain scores clearly better than Hong Kong on Unemployment Benefit Duration (months).
Hong Kong scores clearly better than Spain on Territorial Tax System.
Spain scores clearly better than Hong Kong on Pension Replacement Rate.
Hong Kong scores clearly better than Spain on Public Debt (% of GDP).
Hong Kong scores clearly better than Spain on VAT / GST / Sales Tax Rate (%).
Hong Kong scores clearly better than Spain on Crypto Tax Rate.
Categories Compared
Hong Kong
70 points
🛡️ Safety & Risk
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Spain
74 points
| Topic | Hong Kong | Spain | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crime & Personal Safety | 80 | 72 | Hong Kong |
| Conflicts & Political Security | 85 | 89 | Spain |
| Natural Hazards & Disasters | 50 | 55 | Spain |
| Digital Freedom & Surveillance | 36 | 80 | Spain |
| Legal Protection & Property | 62 | 68 | Spain |
| Long-Term Stability & Resilience | 75 | 69 | Hong Kong |
Hong Kong
80 points
❤️ Health
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Spain
81 points
| Topic | Hong Kong | Spain | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Healthcare & Access | 77 | 78 | Spain |
| Environmental Health | 77 | 81 | Spain |
| Health Risks & Public Health | 84 | 83 | Hong Kong |
Hong Kong
78 points
💸 Finance & Taxes
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Spain
64 points
| Topic | Hong Kong | Spain | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal Taxes | 87 | 44 | Hong Kong |
| Investment & Capital Access | 78 | 73 | Hong Kong |
| Banking & Fintech | 80 | 70 | Hong Kong |
| Bitcoin & Crypto | 80 | 56 | Hong Kong |
| Real Estate & Property | 30 | 66 | Spain |
| Entrepreneurship & Business | 83 | 56 | Hong Kong |
| Macroeconomics | 85 | 72 | Hong Kong |
| Wages & Purchasing Power | 82 | 69 | Hong Kong |
Hong Kong
47 points
🏠 Costs
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Spain
59 points
| Topic | Hong Kong | Spain | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Housing & Utilities | 39 | 44 | Spain |
| Food & Basic Goods | 20 | 40 | Spain |
| Dining & Going Out | 48 | 69 | Spain |
| Mobility Costs | 47 | 61 | Spain |
| Communication & Digital Costs | 79 | 78 | Hong Kong |
| Personal Services | 48 | 61 | Spain |
Hong Kong
81 points
🏗️ Infrastructure
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Spain
78 points
| Topic | Hong Kong | Spain | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic Infrastructure & Logistics | 89 | 74 | Hong Kong |
| Roads & Traffic Infrastructure | 68 | 71 | Spain |
| Electricity & Energy | 64 | 83 | Spain |
| Internet & Connectivity | 98 | 86 | Hong Kong |
| Public Transport | 84 | 74 | Hong Kong |
Hong Kong
56 points
🌿 Lifestyle
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Spain
78 points
| Topic | Hong Kong | Spain | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Work-Life Balance | 42 | 67 | Spain |
| Climate & Weather | 59 | 79 | Spain |
| Outdoor & Lifestyle | 52 | 76 | Spain |
| Leisure & Recreation | 68 | 86 | Spain |
| Arts & Entertainment | 53 | 87 | Spain |
| Food & Culinary Culture | 81 | 91 | Spain |
| Family-Friendly | 51 | 69 | Spain |
| Pet-Friendly | 43 | 65 | Spain |
Hong Kong
78 points
✈️ Relocation & Residency
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Spain
82 points
| Topic | Hong Kong | Spain | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residency & Bureaucracy | 81 | 80 | Hong Kong |
| Visa, Entry & Travel Freedom | 81 | 83 | Spain |
| Remote Work & Freelancing | 81 | 86 | Spain |
| Work & Self-Employment Abroad | 82 | 85 | Spain |
| Permanent Residency & Family | 71 | 80 | Spain |
| Language & Integration | 81 | 69 | Hong Kong |
| Welcome Culture & Anti-Discrimination | 60 | 86 | Spain |
| Everyday Life for Foreigners | 76 | 86 | Spain |
Hong Kong
80 points
🏖️ Travel & Vacation
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Spain
87 points
| Topic | Hong Kong | Spain | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accommodation & Stay Quality | 89 | 93 | Spain |
| Tourism Infrastructure | 92 | 90 | Hong Kong |
| Attractions & Activities | 80 | 95 | Spain |
| Beaches, Nature & Relaxation | 73 | 94 | Spain |
| Vacation Costs | 57 | 61 | Spain |
| Season & Travel Comfort | 94 | 85 | Hong Kong |
Hong Kong
58 points
🌐 Society & Participation
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Spain
80 points
| Topic | Hong Kong | Spain | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Society & Freedom | 40 | 80 | Spain |
| Education & Knowledge | 81 | 81 | Tie |
| Social System & Social Cohesion | 52 | 79 | Spain |
| Equality & Anti-Discrimination | 60 | 83 | Spain |
| LGBTQ+ Friendliness | 52 | 93 | Spain |
| Inclusion & Accessibility | 64 | 85 | Spain |
| Religion & Worldviews | 70 | 74 | Spain |
| Demography | 50 | 52 | Spain |