Spain was once the world's first empire on which the sun never set, and it occupies an important place in world history. In 2018, Spain's total GDP was US$1,437.047 billion, ranking 13th in the world, less than South Korea, which has a similar population, and Canada, which has a much smaller population, and only $10 billion more than Australia, which ranks 14th.

What kind of country is Spain and what is the standard of living of Spaniards?

Spain is a good country, the geographical location is good, the environment is good, the local Spaniards are very friendly, and the local Chinese are also very friendly, especially compared with other European countries, I think the quality of the people here is much better than that of Western European countries.

Amigo is a colloquial word that the Spaniards like to speak, which translates to good friend. Over the years, I have traveled to Spain a lot, communicated with them a lot, and learned a lot of spoken Spanish. Spanish is really hard to learn and even harder to write. However, the people here are very enthusiastic, will be very patient to teach you, and are very friendly to you in life. I was impressed by the many experiences I had here. For tourists, there are good and bad things to go about and deserve everyone's attention.

The climate in Spain is much better than that of Germany, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom, with plenty of sunshine, not cold in winter and not hot in summer. The economy is a little worse than those few. GDP per capita is about 60-70% of those ones. Spain's economy is about the same as Italy's (Italy's GDP per capita is slightly higher, around $5,000 per year).

The minimum wage for Spaniards is 1,123 euros, or about 7,860 yuan, and the average salary for Spaniards is 1,751 euros, or about 12,200 yuan. Restaurant waiters work 7 hours a day and earn 1,250 euros a month. Sanitation workers work eight hours a day and earn 1,400 euros a month. The welder works 6 hours a day and earns 1,900 euros a month. Dentists work 7 hours a day and earn 2,200 euros a month.

Spain is more livable, with low prices, cheap houses, and a good climate. But Northern and Central Europe are a little richer, with better benefits and higher wages at work.

The level of the economy of Spain

Spain is located at the junction of Europe and Africa, on the Iberian Peninsula in the southwest of Europe, with a land area of 506,000 square kilometers and a total population of about 47.6 million, with the capital of Madrid. Spain is a moderately developed country, with a GDP of $1.42 trillion last year and a GDP per capita of $30,000, making it the fifth-largest economy in Europe. Spain has a strong industrial base, with tourism and agriculture as well as manufacturing being the three pillar industries in Spain.

Spain is one of the top three tourist countries in the world. There are a large number of historical and cultural monuments and cultural and natural landscapes in China. Before the pandemic in 2019, more than 80 million people visited Spain.

Spain has a developed agriculture and a high degree of mechanization, olive oil production and grape cultivation area are the first in the world, and the beef and mutton and various agricultural products produced in Spain are also sold all over the world.

In terms of industrial manufacturing, Spain has strong strengths in steel, cement, shipbuilding, automobile manufacturing and electricity.

The situation of the Spaniards' food, clothing, housing and transportation

1. Spaniards are not very particular about dressing, on the one hand, because Spaniards have a good figure, they are simply walking hangers, and they look good in everything. Spaniards believe that too much time and energy should not be invested in dressing, and that time and energy should be put into the things they like, and they mainly wear casual clothes.

2. The Spanish diet is light, they like natural and fresh ingredients, and they especially like olive oil when they cook food, half of the world's olive oil is produced in Spain. Breakfast for Spaniards is relatively basic, and dinner is the main meal for Spaniards. They like to eat beef and lamb, potatoes and bread are the staple food, milk and dairy products are essential delicacies on the Spanish table.

3. The houses in Spain are very distinctive, neatly planned, the area is not too large, and there is a sense of age, and there are many centuries-old houses in Spain. The wealthy in Spain like to live in elegant suburbs, drive themselves to work, and live very conveniently. Like many countries in Europe, the infrastructure is relatively backward, and there are few modern high-rise buildings.

4. Spain's public transportation network is very complete, trams, buses and taxis are everywhere, very punctual, taxis need to be booked in advance, and the price is relatively expensive. In Spain, each family has at least two private cars. Spaniards are very pragmatic when buying a car and prefer small and used cars in hatchbacks.

The level of price consumption in Spain

The work of Spaniards is a bit harder than that of other European countries, and many companies do not have a lunch break at noon, so they can only have a rush to eat and get back to work.

The average salary of Spaniards is only more than 1,700 euros, but prices in Spain are also relatively cheap, and they like to go to the local large supermarkets for shopping, and the supermarkets will be full when they encounter discounts. One kilogram of tomatoes costs 1.8 euros, one kilogram of potatoes costs 1.5 euros, two corns cost 1.5 euros, a handful of shallots costs 0.9 euros, one broccoli costs 2.5 euros, and four bell peppers cost 1 euro. 2 euros for a kilogram of apples, 1.5 euros for a kilogram of grapes, and 2 euros for a kilogram of large pears. Half a watermelon costs 8 euros, a pineapple costs 4 euros, a liter of milk costs 1.2 euros, a dozen eggs cost 1.9 euros, and a pound of bread costs 1.6 euros.

Office workers in Spain generally settle their lunch in the canteen of their workplace, spending 10 euros per person. Housing prices in Spain are relatively expensive, and it takes more than 2 million to buy a two-bedroom house in the capital New Delhi.

Social welfare in Spain

Spain's social welfare is very generous, and its high welfare policy is based on high taxes.

1. Spain implements a semi-public-funded medical system, as long as Spaniards go to the hospital for treatment after illness, it cannot be said that all of them are free, but the self-paid part only accounts for about 15%. Hospitals in Spain require an appointment in advance, and the efficiency of diagnosis and treatment is not high, and private hospitals are very popular in Spain, where doctors have high medical skills.

2. Education in Spain is all free, Spaniards from kindergarten to high school are all free, after the age of 16, Spaniards can choose the right course for further study according to their hobbies and interests, in fact, similar to our country's technical schools. Vocational schools in Spain have been very successful, partly because Spaniards value education, and on the other hand, blue-collar and skilled workers in Spain are not paid worse than white-collar workers.

3. The pension treatment of Spaniards is very perfect, if there is a unit in Spain, you can retire after the age of 65, and if you do not have a unit, you can also receive the minimum pension after the age of 65.

4. Employees of all companies in Spain are entitled to one month of paid leave per year, as well as 14 days of public paid leave, which can be taken or not.

5. Spaniards who are unemployed can receive unemployment benefits for one year and 80% of the average salary during their employment.

Most of Spain's land area is located on the Mediterranean coast, the Spanish diet is very healthy, it is a diet that belongs to the Mediterranean culture, the Spaniards eat seafood and green vegetables and fruits all year round, and use the world's top olive oil. Olive oil is the most environmentally friendly vegetable oil in the world. Spain's climate is one of the best in Europe, with a warm climate and nature that gives Spain unique natural conditions. More than 30 million to 50 million people from all over the world visit Spain every year, and Spain is the third largest tourist country in the world. Spaniards are particularly good at making wine, the Spanish diet is much more delicious than other European countries, they eat more vegetarian than meat, especially like fruits and vegetables, and cook more olive oil. Therefore, the superior conditions of nature and the Mediterranean food culture have created a relatively long life expectancy for Spaniards.

Spain is an old developed country, although Spain does not have a lot of voice in the world, but you must know that Spain can be ranked fifth in the whole of Europe. Therefore, there is a strong material foundation, and various welfare benefits are quite good. Healthcare in Spain is among the best in all of Europe, and healthcare and education are almost free.

Medical care in Spain is possible to treat many diseases thanks to the availability of high-quality doctors. This also extended the life span of the Spaniards. Spaniards are optimistic and carefree. Spain loves bullfighting, singing, and dancing. Every grand festival in Madrid, Spain, is crowded with people, singing and dancing to celebrate the festival. Therefore, there is an optimistic attitude towards life, a leisurely life, so the life span of a person is particularly long. The average life expectancy of Spaniards is 84 years, which is also one of the highest in the world.

Spain is a European country, but its presence in Europe does not seem to be high, but as a developed country, Spain's ancestors have also been glorious.