New Zealand74.30
Overall rating
Open country profileNew Zealand vs. Spain: Country Comparison
Spain leads the overall rating with 74.41 points, ahead of New Zealand with 74.30 points. The largest measurable differences stand out especially in Cash Payment Limit and UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
New Zealand
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
New Zealand scores clearly better than Spain on Cash Payment Limit.
Spain scores clearly better than New Zealand on UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Spain scores clearly better than New Zealand on Foreigner Ownership Rights.
New Zealand scores clearly better than Spain on Capital Gains Tax Rate (%).
Spain scores clearly better than New Zealand on Pet Entry Rules.
New Zealand scores clearly better than Spain on Fertility Rate.
New Zealand scores clearly better than Spain on English Proficiency.
Spain scores clearly better than New Zealand on Imported Beer Price in a Market.
Categories Compared
New Zealand
82 points
🛡️ Safety & Risk
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Spain
74 points
| Topic | New Zealand | Spain | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crime & Personal Safety | 79 | 72 | New Zealand |
| Conflicts & Political Security | 94 | 89 | New Zealand |
| Natural Hazards & Disasters | 52 | 55 | Spain |
| Digital Freedom & Surveillance | 86 | 80 | New Zealand |
| Legal Protection & Property | 86 | 68 | New Zealand |
| Long-Term Stability & Resilience | 82 | 69 | New Zealand |
New Zealand
80 points
❤️ Health
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Spain
81 points
| Topic | New Zealand | Spain | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Healthcare & Access | 79 | 78 | New Zealand |
| Environmental Health | 84 | 81 | New Zealand |
| Health Risks & Public Health | 78 | 83 | Spain |
New Zealand
71 points
💸 Finance & Taxes
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Spain
64 points
| Topic | New Zealand | Spain | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal Taxes | 67 | 44 | New Zealand |
| Investment & Capital Access | 77 | 73 | New Zealand |
| Banking & Fintech | 74 | 70 | New Zealand |
| Bitcoin & Crypto | 60 | 56 | New Zealand |
| Real Estate & Property | 39 | 66 | Spain |
| Entrepreneurship & Business | 71 | 56 | New Zealand |
| Macroeconomics | 77 | 72 | New Zealand |
| Wages & Purchasing Power | 83 | 69 | New Zealand |
New Zealand
39 points
🏠 Costs
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Spain
59 points
| Topic | New Zealand | Spain | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Housing & Utilities | 43 | 44 | Spain |
| Food & Basic Goods | 24 | 40 | Spain |
| Dining & Going Out | 35 | 69 | Spain |
| Mobility Costs | 44 | 61 | Spain |
| Communication & Digital Costs | 51 | 78 | Spain |
| Personal Services | 39 | 61 | Spain |
New Zealand
75 points
🏗️ Infrastructure
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Spain
78 points
| Topic | New Zealand | Spain | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic Infrastructure & Logistics | 60 | 74 | Spain |
| Roads & Traffic Infrastructure | 70 | 71 | Spain |
| Electricity & Energy | 93 | 83 | New Zealand |
| Internet & Connectivity | 85 | 86 | Spain |
| Public Transport | 66 | 74 | Spain |
New Zealand
68 points
🌿 Lifestyle
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Spain
78 points
| Topic | New Zealand | Spain | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Work-Life Balance | 65 | 67 | Spain |
| Climate & Weather | 69 | 79 | Spain |
| Outdoor & Lifestyle | 79 | 76 | New Zealand |
| Leisure & Recreation | 85 | 86 | Spain |
| Arts & Entertainment | 67 | 87 | Spain |
| Food & Culinary Culture | 60 | 91 | Spain |
| Family-Friendly | 65 | 69 | Spain |
| Pet-Friendly | 55 | 65 | Spain |
New Zealand
87 points
✈️ Relocation & Residency
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Spain
82 points
| Topic | New Zealand | Spain | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residency & Bureaucracy | 84 | 80 | New Zealand |
| Visa, Entry & Travel Freedom | 82 | 83 | Spain |
| Remote Work & Freelancing | 78 | 86 | Spain |
| Work & Self-Employment Abroad | 91 | 85 | New Zealand |
| Permanent Residency & Family | 92 | 80 | New Zealand |
| Language & Integration | 92 | 69 | New Zealand |
| Welcome Culture & Anti-Discrimination | 99 | 86 | New Zealand |
| Everyday Life for Foreigners | 91 | 86 | New Zealand |
New Zealand
82 points
🏖️ Travel & Vacation
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Spain
87 points
| Topic | New Zealand | Spain | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accommodation & Stay Quality | 89 | 93 | Spain |
| Tourism Infrastructure | 90 | 90 | Tie |
| Attractions & Activities | 86 | 95 | Spain |
| Beaches, Nature & Relaxation | 92 | 94 | Spain |
| Vacation Costs | 53 | 61 | Spain |
| Season & Travel Comfort | 83 | 85 | Spain |
New Zealand
86 points
🌐 Society & Participation
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Spain
80 points
| Topic | New Zealand | Spain | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Society & Freedom | 91 | 80 | New Zealand |
| Education & Knowledge | 91 | 81 | New Zealand |
| Social System & Social Cohesion | 73 | 79 | Spain |
| Equality & Anti-Discrimination | 95 | 83 | New Zealand |
| LGBTQ+ Friendliness | 95 | 93 | New Zealand |
| Inclusion & Accessibility | 89 | 85 | New Zealand |
| Religion & Worldviews | 79 | 74 | New Zealand |
| Demography | 68 | 52 | New Zealand |