Puerto Rico63.54
Overall rating
Open country profilePuerto Rico vs. Spain: Country Comparison
Spain leads the overall rating with 74.41 points, ahead of Puerto Rico with 63.54 points. The largest measurable differences stand out especially in Double Taxation Agreements and UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Puerto Rico
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 Puerto Rico on Double Taxation Agreements.
Spain scores clearly better than Puerto Rico on UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Puerto Rico scores clearly better than Spain on Cash Payment Limit.
Spain scores clearly better than Puerto Rico on Unemployment Benefit Duration (months).
Spain scores clearly better than Puerto Rico on Protected Land Area (%).
Spain scores clearly better than Puerto Rico on Net Migration Rate.
Spain scores clearly better than Puerto Rico on Storm Risk.
Spain scores clearly better than Puerto Rico on Gini Index.
Categories Compared
Puerto Rico
69 points
🛡️ Safety & Risk
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Spain
74 points
| Topic | Puerto Rico | Spain | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crime & Personal Safety | 55 | 72 | Spain |
| Conflicts & Political Security | 91 | 89 | Puerto Rico |
| Natural Hazards & Disasters | 42 | 55 | Spain |
| Digital Freedom & Surveillance | 79 | 80 | Spain |
| Legal Protection & Property | 69 | 68 | Puerto Rico |
| Long-Term Stability & Resilience | 68 | 69 | Spain |
Puerto Rico
69 points
❤️ Health
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Spain
81 points
| Topic | Puerto Rico | Spain | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Healthcare & Access | 71 | 78 | Spain |
| Environmental Health | 61 | 81 | Spain |
| Health Risks & Public Health | 75 | 83 | Spain |
Puerto Rico
68 points
💸 Finance & Taxes
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Spain
64 points
| Topic | Puerto Rico | Spain | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal Taxes | 66 | 44 | Puerto Rico |
| Investment & Capital Access | 71 | 73 | Spain |
| Banking & Fintech | 73 | 70 | Puerto Rico |
| Bitcoin & Crypto | 46 | 56 | Spain |
| Real Estate & Property | 77 | 66 | Puerto Rico |
| Entrepreneurship & Business | 53 | 56 | Spain |
| Macroeconomics | 78 | 72 | Puerto Rico |
| Wages & Purchasing Power | 64 | 69 | Spain |
Puerto Rico
49 points
🏠 Costs
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Spain
59 points
| Topic | Puerto Rico | Spain | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Housing & Utilities | 49 | 44 | Puerto Rico |
| Food & Basic Goods | 14 | 40 | Spain |
| Dining & Going Out | 51 | 69 | Spain |
| Mobility Costs | 72 | 61 | Puerto Rico |
| Communication & Digital Costs | 47 | 78 | Spain |
| Personal Services | 61 | 61 | Tie |
Puerto Rico
52 points
🏗️ Infrastructure
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Spain
78 points
| Topic | Puerto Rico | Spain | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic Infrastructure & Logistics | 37 | 74 | Spain |
| Roads & Traffic Infrastructure | 54 | 71 | Spain |
| Electricity & Energy | 54 | 83 | Spain |
| Internet & Connectivity | 69 | 86 | Spain |
| Public Transport | 47 | 74 | Spain |
Puerto Rico
58 points
🌿 Lifestyle
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Spain
78 points
| Topic | Puerto Rico | Spain | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Work-Life Balance | 63 | 67 | Spain |
| Climate & Weather | 76 | 79 | Spain |
| Outdoor & Lifestyle | 57 | 76 | Spain |
| Leisure & Recreation | 63 | 86 | Spain |
| Arts & Entertainment | 44 | 87 | Spain |
| Food & Culinary Culture | 54 | 91 | Spain |
| Family-Friendly | 53 | 69 | Spain |
| Pet-Friendly | 56 | 65 | Spain |
Puerto Rico
70 points
✈️ Relocation & Residency
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Spain
82 points
| Topic | Puerto Rico | Spain | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residency & Bureaucracy | 69 | 80 | Spain |
| Visa, Entry & Travel Freedom | 74 | 83 | Spain |
| Remote Work & Freelancing | 62 | 86 | Spain |
| Work & Self-Employment Abroad | 74 | 85 | Spain |
| Permanent Residency & Family | 70 | 80 | Spain |
| Language & Integration | 66 | 69 | Spain |
| Welcome Culture & Anti-Discrimination | 77 | 86 | Spain |
| Everyday Life for Foreigners | 68 | 86 | Spain |
Puerto Rico
71 points
🏖️ Travel & Vacation
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Spain
87 points
| Topic | Puerto Rico | Spain | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accommodation & Stay Quality | 70 | 93 | Spain |
| Tourism Infrastructure | 73 | 90 | Spain |
| Attractions & Activities | 66 | 95 | Spain |
| Beaches, Nature & Relaxation | 76 | 94 | Spain |
| Vacation Costs | 69 | 61 | Puerto Rico |
| Season & Travel Comfort | 80 | 85 | Spain |
Puerto Rico
69 points
🌐 Society & Participation
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Spain
80 points
| Topic | Puerto Rico | Spain | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Society & Freedom | 78 | 80 | Spain |
| Education & Knowledge | 77 | 81 | Spain |
| Social System & Social Cohesion | 49 | 79 | Spain |
| Equality & Anti-Discrimination | 73 | 83 | Spain |
| LGBTQ+ Friendliness | 84 | 93 | Spain |
| Inclusion & Accessibility | 71 | 85 | Spain |
| Religion & Worldviews | 67 | 74 | Spain |
| Demography | 39 | 52 | Spain |