Aruba65.76
Overall rating
Open country profileAruba vs. Portugal: Country Comparison
Portugal leads the overall rating with 74.93 points, ahead of Aruba with 65.76 points. The largest measurable differences stand out especially in VAT / GST / Sales Tax Rate (%) and Rail Network Density.
Aruba
Portugal74.93
Overall rating
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Health Insurance for Foreigners
Residence Permit Ease
Digital Nomad Visa
Visa Processing Time
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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
Aruba scores clearly better than Portugal on VAT / GST / Sales Tax Rate (%).
Portugal scores clearly better than Aruba on Rail Network Density.
Portugal scores clearly better than Aruba on Local Freshness.
Portugal scores clearly better than Aruba on Double Taxation Agreements.
Aruba scores clearly better than Portugal on Heating & Gas Cost.
Portugal scores clearly better than Aruba on Mid-Range Wine Bottle Price.
Portugal scores clearly better than Aruba on UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Portugal scores clearly better than Aruba on Coworking Density.
Categories Compared
Aruba
78 points
🛡️ Safety & Risk
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Portugal
77 points
| Topic | Aruba | Portugal | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crime & Personal Safety | 72 | 76 | Portugal |
| Conflicts & Political Security | 93 | 93 | Tie |
| Natural Hazards & Disasters | 69 | 56 | Aruba |
| Digital Freedom & Surveillance | 82 | 86 | Portugal |
| Legal Protection & Property | 75 | 70 | Aruba |
| Long-Term Stability & Resilience | 71 | 74 | Portugal |
Aruba
73 points
❤️ Health
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Portugal
81 points
| Topic | Aruba | Portugal | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Healthcare & Access | 70 | 78 | Portugal |
| Environmental Health | 77 | 85 | Portugal |
| Health Risks & Public Health | 71 | 80 | Portugal |
Aruba
66 points
💸 Finance & Taxes
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Portugal
66 points
| Topic | Aruba | Portugal | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal Taxes | 58 | 45 | Aruba |
| Investment & Capital Access | 76 | 76 | Tie |
| Banking & Fintech | 74 | 71 | Aruba |
| Bitcoin & Crypto | 37 | 73 | Portugal |
| Real Estate & Property | 72 | 68 | Aruba |
| Entrepreneurship & Business | 56 | 63 | Portugal |
| Macroeconomics | 78 | 73 | Aruba |
| Wages & Purchasing Power | 62 | 63 | Portugal |
Aruba
51 points
🏠 Costs
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Portugal
60 points
| Topic | Aruba | Portugal | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Housing & Utilities | 57 | 43 | Aruba |
| Food & Basic Goods | 38 | 42 | Portugal |
| Dining & Going Out | 43 | 72 | Portugal |
| Mobility Costs | 73 | 58 | Aruba |
| Communication & Digital Costs | 42 | 80 | Portugal |
| Personal Services | 52 | 68 | Portugal |
Aruba
50 points
🏗️ Infrastructure
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Portugal
75 points
| Topic | Aruba | Portugal | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic Infrastructure & Logistics | 25 | 68 | Portugal |
| Roads & Traffic Infrastructure | 61 | 68 | Portugal |
| Electricity & Energy | 63 | 83 | Portugal |
| Internet & Connectivity | 53 | 85 | Portugal |
| Public Transport | 50 | 67 | Portugal |
Aruba
55 points
🌿 Lifestyle
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Portugal
71 points
| Topic | Aruba | Portugal | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Work-Life Balance | 60 | 64 | Portugal |
| Climate & Weather | 87 | 80 | Aruba |
| Outdoor & Lifestyle | 51 | 63 | Portugal |
| Leisure & Recreation | 54 | 77 | Portugal |
| Arts & Entertainment | 41 | 74 | Portugal |
| Food & Culinary Culture | 35 | 79 | Portugal |
| Family-Friendly | 53 | 68 | Portugal |
| Pet-Friendly | 58 | 67 | Portugal |
Aruba
74 points
✈️ Relocation & Residency
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Portugal
84 points
| Topic | Aruba | Portugal | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residency & Bureaucracy | 73 | 84 | Portugal |
| Visa, Entry & Travel Freedom | 85 | 85 | Tie |
| Remote Work & Freelancing | 61 | 86 | Portugal |
| Work & Self-Employment Abroad | 76 | 87 | Portugal |
| Permanent Residency & Family | 73 | 86 | Portugal |
| Language & Integration | 70 | 69 | Aruba |
| Welcome Culture & Anti-Discrimination | 79 | 88 | Portugal |
| Everyday Life for Foreigners | 73 | 85 | Portugal |
Aruba
69 points
🏖️ Travel & Vacation
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Portugal
84 points
| Topic | Aruba | Portugal | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accommodation & Stay Quality | 76 | 90 | Portugal |
| Tourism Infrastructure | 74 | 89 | Portugal |
| Attractions & Activities | 63 | 85 | Portugal |
| Beaches, Nature & Relaxation | 78 | 87 | Portugal |
| Vacation Costs | 51 | 69 | Portugal |
| Season & Travel Comfort | 77 | 87 | Portugal |
Aruba
72 points
🌐 Society & Participation
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Portugal
81 points
| Topic | Aruba | Portugal | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Society & Freedom | 85 | 83 | Aruba |
| Education & Knowledge | 76 | 80 | Portugal |
| Social System & Social Cohesion | 54 | 81 | Portugal |
| Equality & Anti-Discrimination | 78 | 85 | Portugal |
| LGBTQ+ Friendliness | 74 | 91 | Portugal |
| Inclusion & Accessibility | 71 | 87 | Portugal |
| Religion & Worldviews | 69 | 73 | Portugal |
| Demography | 57 | 52 | Aruba |