Moving to Marshall Islands from Spain

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Spain to Marshall Islands? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Spain to Marshall Islands, and you’d need to navigate life in English and Marshallese.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Marshall Islands compared to Spain.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

ES
3.5
MH
11.9

Spain performs better than Marshall Islands across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

ES
$4,935
MH
$874
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

ES
44.8
MH
4.6

Spain generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Marshall Islands leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

ES
4.5t
MH
0.0t

Marshall Islands performs significantly better than Spain across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

ES
36.0
MH
2.3

Spain performs better than Marshall Islands across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

ES
12.1%
MH
36.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

ES
$46,400
MH
$6,800

Spain performs better than Marshall Islands across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

ES
82.5 yrs
MH
74.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

ES
2.5
MH
21.7

Spain generally does better on family life, though Marshall Islands leads in education spending.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Spain and Marshall Islands. To live, work, or study long-term in Marshall Islands, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Marshall Islands's immigration authority.

Spain passport

Spain passport holder visiting Marshall Islands

Visa Free
Spain passport holders can enter Marshall Islands without a visa.
Marshall Islands passport

Marshall Islands passport holder visiting Spain

Visa Free
Marshall Islands passport holders can enter Spain without a visa.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Marshall Islands?

Connectivity is usually fine (Marshall Islands: 2.3 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Marshall Islands offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Marshall Islands safe for expats?

Spain performs better than Marshall Islands across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Marshall Islands compared to Spain?

Spain generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Marshall Islands leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 4.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Marshall Islands, compared to 44.8 in Spain. Marshall Islands scores 59 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Spain: 85).

What language do they speak in Marshall Islands?

The official languages in Marshall Islands are English and Marshallese. In Spain, the official languages are Basque, Catalan, Galician and Spanish.

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At a Glance

ES MH
Population 47,163,418 79,906
Currency Euro (€) United States Dollar ($)
Languages Basque, Catalan, Galician, Spanish English, Marshallese
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +34 +692
Time zones 2 1
Emergency number 112