Barbados63.47
Overall rating
Open country profileBarbados vs. Portugal: Country Comparison
Portugal leads the overall rating with 74.93 points, ahead of Barbados with 63.47 points. The largest measurable differences stand out especially in Mid-Range Wine Bottle Price and Protected Land Area (%).
Barbados
Portugal74.93
Overall rating
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Biggest Differences
Portugal scores clearly better than Barbados on Mid-Range Wine Bottle Price.
Portugal scores clearly better than Barbados on Protected Land Area (%).
Portugal scores clearly better than Barbados on Rail Network Density.
Portugal scores clearly better than Barbados on Fintech Development.
Barbados scores clearly better than Portugal on Heating & Gas Cost.
Portugal scores clearly better than Barbados on Local Freshness.
Portugal scores clearly better than Barbados on Pension Replacement Rate.
Portugal scores clearly better than Barbados on Bitcoin Merchant Acceptance.
Categories Compared
Barbados
75 points
🛡️ Safety & Risk
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Portugal
77 points
| Topic | Barbados | Portugal | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crime & Personal Safety | 70 | 76 | Portugal |
| Conflicts & Political Security | 93 | 93 | Tie |
| Natural Hazards & Disasters | 65 | 56 | Barbados |
| Digital Freedom & Surveillance | 75 | 86 | Portugal |
| Legal Protection & Property | 70 | 70 | Tie |
| Long-Term Stability & Resilience | 69 | 74 | Portugal |
Barbados
71 points
❤️ Health
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Portugal
81 points
| Topic | Barbados | Portugal | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Healthcare & Access | 66 | 78 | Portugal |
| Environmental Health | 73 | 85 | Portugal |
| Health Risks & Public Health | 73 | 80 | Portugal |
Barbados
62 points
💸 Finance & Taxes
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Portugal
66 points
| Topic | Barbados | Portugal | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal Taxes | 72 | 45 | Barbados |
| Investment & Capital Access | 63 | 76 | Portugal |
| Banking & Fintech | 59 | 71 | Portugal |
| Bitcoin & Crypto | 41 | 73 | Portugal |
| Real Estate & Property | 61 | 68 | Portugal |
| Entrepreneurship & Business | 74 | 63 | Barbados |
| Macroeconomics | 67 | 73 | Portugal |
| Wages & Purchasing Power | 48 | 63 | Portugal |
Barbados
48 points
🏠 Costs
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Portugal
60 points
| Topic | Barbados | Portugal | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Housing & Utilities | 49 | 43 | Barbados |
| Food & Basic Goods | 41 | 42 | Portugal |
| Dining & Going Out | 38 | 72 | Portugal |
| Mobility Costs | 66 | 58 | Barbados |
| Communication & Digital Costs | 39 | 80 | Portugal |
| Personal Services | 53 | 68 | Portugal |
Barbados
50 points
🏗️ Infrastructure
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Portugal
75 points
| Topic | Barbados | Portugal | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic Infrastructure & Logistics | 21 | 68 | Portugal |
| Roads & Traffic Infrastructure | 68 | 68 | Tie |
| Electricity & Energy | 59 | 83 | Portugal |
| Internet & Connectivity | 60 | 85 | Portugal |
| Public Transport | 47 | 67 | Portugal |
Barbados
51 points
🌿 Lifestyle
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Portugal
71 points
| Topic | Barbados | Portugal | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Work-Life Balance | 59 | 64 | Portugal |
| Climate & Weather | 79 | 80 | Portugal |
| Outdoor & Lifestyle | 36 | 63 | Portugal |
| Leisure & Recreation | 50 | 77 | Portugal |
| Arts & Entertainment | 42 | 74 | Portugal |
| Food & Culinary Culture | 38 | 79 | Portugal |
| Family-Friendly | 52 | 68 | Portugal |
| Pet-Friendly | 53 | 67 | Portugal |
Barbados
76 points
✈️ Relocation & Residency
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Portugal
84 points
| Topic | Barbados | Portugal | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residency & Bureaucracy | 76 | 84 | Portugal |
| Visa, Entry & Travel Freedom | 85 | 85 | Tie |
| Remote Work & Freelancing | 68 | 86 | Portugal |
| Work & Self-Employment Abroad | 76 | 87 | Portugal |
| Permanent Residency & Family | 79 | 86 | Portugal |
| Language & Integration | 79 | 69 | Barbados |
| Welcome Culture & Anti-Discrimination | 72 | 88 | Portugal |
| Everyday Life for Foreigners | 66 | 85 | Portugal |
Barbados
65 points
🏖️ Travel & Vacation
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Portugal
84 points
| Topic | Barbados | Portugal | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accommodation & Stay Quality | 74 | 90 | Portugal |
| Tourism Infrastructure | 68 | 89 | Portugal |
| Attractions & Activities | 60 | 85 | Portugal |
| Beaches, Nature & Relaxation | 71 | 87 | Portugal |
| Vacation Costs | 47 | 69 | Portugal |
| Season & Travel Comfort | 77 | 87 | Portugal |
Barbados
65 points
🌐 Society & Participation
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Portugal
81 points
| Topic | Barbados | Portugal | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Society & Freedom | 78 | 83 | Portugal |
| Education & Knowledge | 77 | 80 | Portugal |
| Social System & Social Cohesion | 54 | 81 | Portugal |
| Equality & Anti-Discrimination | 70 | 85 | Portugal |
| LGBTQ+ Friendliness | 51 | 91 | Portugal |
| Inclusion & Accessibility | 65 | 87 | Portugal |
| Religion & Worldviews | 66 | 73 | Portugal |
| Demography | 48 | 52 | Portugal |