Comparación de país: Alemania / España (2024)

FAQs

Which country is better to live, Germany or Spain? ›

While both Spain and Germany are considered to be very safe countries, Germany is the clear winner. In a global safety ranking for safety and peace, Spain ranks 32nd while Germany ranks 15th. Violent crimes are rare in both countries.

Comparison: In 2022, Spain ranked 33 in the Economic Complexity Index (ECI 0.81), and 20 in total exports ($394B). That same year, Germany ranked 5 in the Economic Complexity Index (ECI 1.78), and 3 in total exports ($1.6T).

Is it true that a stranger can take your apartment in Spain while you are away? No, that is illegal. What is true is that in Spain like in every country there are people who illegally live in empty houses, in Spanish we call them ocupas (I don't know in English, edit: they inform me it's 'squatters').

In terms of area, Spain is the 3rd largest country in Europe at approximately 500,000 square kilometres and is much bigger than Germany, which has an area of approximately 350,000 square kilometres. The Spanish climate is milder and consistently warmer, even though it spans four different climate zones.

With a mean country score of 8.0, Switzerland had the highest self-reported overall life satisfaction in 2022 (out of countries with available data), followed by Austria and Finland (both at 7.9).

Germany has the biggest national GDP of all EU countries, followed by France and Italy. In 2022, the social welfare expenditure of the European Union (EU) as a whole was 19.5% of its GDP. 448,753,823 (EU27, 1 January 2023 prov. est.)

Germany is struggling. It was the only G7 economy to shrink last year and is set to be the group's slowest-growing economy again this year, according to our latest projections.

Economic activity to remain robust

The Spanish economy posted growth of 2.5% in 2023. The strong outturn was underpinned by robust labour market developments which sustained private consumption, as well as by the contribution from net exports and public consumption.

How long can you live in Spain if you own a property? Spain is a popular destination for people looking to invest in a property, either as a holiday home or for retirement. If you own a property in Spain, you can stay in the country for up to 90 days within a 180-day period without the need for a visa.

What happens if I stay too long in Spain? ›

Fines – Overstaying your welcome could earn you a fine between 500€-10,000€ depending on how long you've overstayed. A fine could also be issued in conjunction with an entry ban. Deportation – This usually only happens if you're working or claiming benefits in Spain without a valid visa.

The average age at which young people in Spain leave the parental home and live independently is 30.3 years, four more than the EU average and the highest age of emancipation in the past 20 years (see Figure 1). More than 80% of the population aged between 16 and 29 live at home compared with an EU average of 68%.

Spain and the United States are located on two different continents with historical differences that have shaped their cultures. First of all, the United States is 19 times bigger than Spain, with a population 6 times greater than Spain.

The surface area of Greece is one-fourth of Spain's and less than half of Italy's.

Ukraine is slightly smaller than Texas, coming in at 233,031 square miles while Texas sits at 268,597 square miles. When the borders for the post-Soviet Union countries were drawn in 1991, Ukraine became the second largest country in Europe. It is twice the size of Italy and 2 1/2 times the size of the United Kingdom.

Overall, Spanish might be easier than German at the beginning stages, but the two tend to even out in difficulty once learners get to the more advanced stages. German has more complicated grammar rules that need to be mastered early on, but once learners get familiar with them, they find that they're pretty consistent.

Compared to Germany, Spain has a Mediterranean climate, meaning that summers are hot and dry and winters are moderate and moist. The weather in Germany is colder, particularly in the north and rural areas.

It depends on your personal preferences and priorities. Germany provides a high quality of life, work-life balance, and affordable education. The USA offers a dynamic economy, prestigious universities, and higher salaries.