Iceland73.62
Overall rating
Open country profileIceland vs. Spain: Country Comparison
Spain leads the overall rating with 74.41 points, ahead of Iceland with 73.62 points. The largest measurable differences stand out especially in Cash Payment Limit and Mid-Range Wine Bottle Price.
Iceland
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
Iceland scores clearly better than Spain on Cash Payment Limit.
Spain scores clearly better than Iceland on Mid-Range Wine Bottle Price.
Spain scores clearly better than Iceland on UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Spain scores clearly better than Iceland on Rail Network Density.
Spain scores clearly better than Iceland on Cocktail Price in a Bar.
Spain scores clearly better than Iceland on Cappuccino Price in a Cafe.
Spain scores clearly better than Iceland on Soft Drink Price in a Market.
Spain scores clearly better than Iceland on Foreigner Ownership Rights.
Categories Compared
Iceland
87 points
🛡️ Safety & Risk
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Spain
74 points
| Topic | Iceland | Spain | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crime & Personal Safety | 87 | 72 | Iceland |
| Conflicts & Political Security | 98 | 89 | Iceland |
| Natural Hazards & Disasters | 63 | 55 | Iceland |
| Digital Freedom & Surveillance | 97 | 80 | Iceland |
| Legal Protection & Property | 84 | 68 | Iceland |
| Long-Term Stability & Resilience | 87 | 69 | Iceland |
Iceland
85 points
❤️ Health
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Spain
81 points
| Topic | Iceland | Spain | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Healthcare & Access | 80 | 78 | Iceland |
| Environmental Health | 90 | 81 | Iceland |
| Health Risks & Public Health | 85 | 83 | Iceland |
Iceland
66 points
💸 Finance & Taxes
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Spain
64 points
| Topic | Iceland | Spain | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal Taxes | 51 | 44 | Iceland |
| Investment & Capital Access | 77 | 73 | Iceland |
| Banking & Fintech | 73 | 70 | Iceland |
| Bitcoin & Crypto | 47 | 56 | Spain |
| Real Estate & Property | 48 | 66 | Spain |
| Entrepreneurship & Business | 64 | 56 | Iceland |
| Macroeconomics | 73 | 72 | Iceland |
| Wages & Purchasing Power | 80 | 69 | Iceland |
Iceland
34 points
🏠 Costs
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Spain
59 points
| Topic | Iceland | Spain | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Housing & Utilities | 44 | 44 | Tie |
| Food & Basic Goods | 23 | 40 | Spain |
| Dining & Going Out | 16 | 69 | Spain |
| Mobility Costs | 42 | 61 | Spain |
| Communication & Digital Costs | 53 | 78 | Spain |
| Personal Services | 30 | 61 | Spain |
Iceland
73 points
🏗️ Infrastructure
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Spain
78 points
| Topic | Iceland | Spain | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic Infrastructure & Logistics | 42 | 74 | Spain |
| Roads & Traffic Infrastructure | 73 | 71 | Iceland |
| Electricity & Energy | 98 | 83 | Iceland |
| Internet & Connectivity | 88 | 86 | Iceland |
| Public Transport | 63 | 74 | Spain |
Iceland
64 points
🌿 Lifestyle
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Spain
78 points
| Topic | Iceland | Spain | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Work-Life Balance | 74 | 67 | Iceland |
| Climate & Weather | 52 | 79 | Spain |
| Outdoor & Lifestyle | 45 | 76 | Spain |
| Leisure & Recreation | 77 | 86 | Spain |
| Arts & Entertainment | 70 | 87 | Spain |
| Food & Culinary Culture | 45 | 91 | Spain |
| Family-Friendly | 89 | 69 | Iceland |
| Pet-Friendly | 61 | 65 | Spain |
Iceland
84 points
✈️ Relocation & Residency
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Spain
82 points
| Topic | Iceland | Spain | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residency & Bureaucracy | 88 | 80 | Iceland |
| Visa, Entry & Travel Freedom | 84 | 83 | Iceland |
| Remote Work & Freelancing | 75 | 86 | Spain |
| Work & Self-Employment Abroad | 91 | 85 | Iceland |
| Permanent Residency & Family | 87 | 80 | Iceland |
| Language & Integration | 73 | 69 | Iceland |
| Welcome Culture & Anti-Discrimination | 93 | 86 | Iceland |
| Everyday Life for Foreigners | 85 | 86 | Spain |
Iceland
72 points
🏖️ Travel & Vacation
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Spain
87 points
| Topic | Iceland | Spain | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accommodation & Stay Quality | 84 | 93 | Spain |
| Tourism Infrastructure | 86 | 90 | Spain |
| Attractions & Activities | 78 | 95 | Spain |
| Beaches, Nature & Relaxation | 71 | 94 | Spain |
| Vacation Costs | 37 | 61 | Spain |
| Season & Travel Comfort | 76 | 85 | Spain |
Iceland
90 points
🌐 Society & Participation
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Spain
80 points
| Topic | Iceland | Spain | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Society & Freedom | 91 | 80 | Iceland |
| Education & Knowledge | 90 | 81 | Iceland |
| Social System & Social Cohesion | 89 | 79 | Iceland |
| Equality & Anti-Discrimination | 100 | 83 | Iceland |
| LGBTQ+ Friendliness | 99 | 93 | Iceland |
| Inclusion & Accessibility | 96 | 85 | Iceland |
| Religion & Worldviews | 80 | 74 | Iceland |
| Demography | 69 | 52 | Iceland |