Belgium72.99
Overall rating
Open country profileBelgium vs. Portugal: Country Comparison
Portugal leads the overall rating with 74.93 points, ahead of Belgium with 72.99 points. The largest measurable differences stand out especially in Inheritance / Estate Tax Rate (%) and Paid Parental Leave.
Belgium
Portugal74.93
Overall rating
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Health Insurance for Foreigners
Residence Permit Ease
Digital Nomad Visa
Visa Processing Time
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
Portugal scores clearly better than Belgium on Inheritance / Estate Tax Rate (%).
Belgium scores clearly better than Portugal on Paid Parental Leave.
Portugal scores clearly better than Belgium on Digital Nomad Visa.
Belgium scores clearly better than Portugal on Wildfire Risk.
Belgium scores clearly better than Portugal on Volcano Risk.
Belgium scores clearly better than Portugal on Car Purchase Index.
Portugal scores clearly better than Belgium on Beach Quality.
Portugal scores clearly better than Belgium on Transaction Costs.
Categories Compared
Belgium
78 points
🛡️ Safety & Risk
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Portugal
77 points
| Topic | Belgium | Portugal | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crime & Personal Safety | 72 | 76 | Portugal |
| Conflicts & Political Security | 89 | 93 | Portugal |
| Natural Hazards & Disasters | 69 | 56 | Belgium |
| Digital Freedom & Surveillance | 84 | 86 | Portugal |
| Legal Protection & Property | 74 | 70 | Belgium |
| Long-Term Stability & Resilience | 74 | 74 | Tie |
Belgium
82 points
❤️ Health
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Portugal
81 points
| Topic | Belgium | Portugal | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Healthcare & Access | 79 | 78 | Belgium |
| Environmental Health | 87 | 85 | Belgium |
| Health Risks & Public Health | 80 | 80 | Tie |
Belgium
63 points
💸 Finance & Taxes
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Portugal
66 points
| Topic | Belgium | Portugal | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal Taxes | 35 | 45 | Portugal |
| Investment & Capital Access | 75 | 76 | Portugal |
| Banking & Fintech | 70 | 71 | Portugal |
| Bitcoin & Crypto | 60 | 73 | Portugal |
| Real Estate & Property | 55 | 68 | Portugal |
| Entrepreneurship & Business | 58 | 63 | Portugal |
| Macroeconomics | 71 | 73 | Portugal |
| Wages & Purchasing Power | 79 | 63 | Belgium |
Belgium
43 points
🏠 Costs
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Portugal
60 points
| Topic | Belgium | Portugal | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Housing & Utilities | 31 | 43 | Portugal |
| Food & Basic Goods | 25 | 42 | Portugal |
| Dining & Going Out | 48 | 72 | Portugal |
| Mobility Costs | 47 | 58 | Portugal |
| Communication & Digital Costs | 62 | 80 | Portugal |
| Personal Services | 45 | 68 | Portugal |
Belgium
81 points
🏗️ Infrastructure
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Portugal
75 points
| Topic | Belgium | Portugal | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic Infrastructure & Logistics | 89 | 68 | Belgium |
| Roads & Traffic Infrastructure | 69 | 68 | Belgium |
| Electricity & Energy | 82 | 83 | Portugal |
| Internet & Connectivity | 86 | 85 | Belgium |
| Public Transport | 78 | 67 | Belgium |
Belgium
67 points
🌿 Lifestyle
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Portugal
71 points
| Topic | Belgium | Portugal | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Work-Life Balance | 68 | 64 | Belgium |
| Climate & Weather | 58 | 80 | Portugal |
| Outdoor & Lifestyle | 38 | 63 | Portugal |
| Leisure & Recreation | 82 | 77 | Belgium |
| Arts & Entertainment | 80 | 74 | Belgium |
| Food & Culinary Culture | 70 | 79 | Portugal |
| Family-Friendly | 75 | 68 | Belgium |
| Pet-Friendly | 67 | 67 | Tie |
Belgium
80 points
✈️ Relocation & Residency
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Portugal
84 points
| Topic | Belgium | Portugal | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residency & Bureaucracy | 81 | 84 | Portugal |
| Visa, Entry & Travel Freedom | 83 | 85 | Portugal |
| Remote Work & Freelancing | 73 | 86 | Portugal |
| Work & Self-Employment Abroad | 86 | 87 | Portugal |
| Permanent Residency & Family | 83 | 86 | Portugal |
| Language & Integration | 70 | 69 | Belgium |
| Welcome Culture & Anti-Discrimination | 82 | 88 | Portugal |
| Everyday Life for Foreigners | 79 | 85 | Portugal |
Belgium
80 points
🏖️ Travel & Vacation
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Portugal
84 points
| Topic | Belgium | Portugal | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accommodation & Stay Quality | 90 | 90 | Tie |
| Tourism Infrastructure | 91 | 89 | Belgium |
| Attractions & Activities | 79 | 85 | Portugal |
| Beaches, Nature & Relaxation | 66 | 87 | Portugal |
| Vacation Costs | 63 | 69 | Portugal |
| Season & Travel Comfort | 91 | 87 | Belgium |
Belgium
85 points
🌐 Society & Participation
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Portugal
81 points
| Topic | Belgium | Portugal | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Society & Freedom | 84 | 83 | Belgium |
| Education & Knowledge | 91 | 80 | Belgium |
| Social System & Social Cohesion | 88 | 81 | Belgium |
| Equality & Anti-Discrimination | 84 | 85 | Portugal |
| LGBTQ+ Friendliness | 94 | 91 | Belgium |
| Inclusion & Accessibility | 91 | 87 | Belgium |
| Religion & Worldviews | 77 | 73 | Belgium |
| Demography | 58 | 52 | Belgium |