Bulgaria68.45
Overall rating
Open country profileBulgaria vs. Portugal: Country Comparison
Portugal leads the overall rating with 74.93 points, ahead of Bulgaria with 68.45 points. The largest measurable differences stand out especially in Top Personal Income Tax Rate (%) and Same-Sex Legal Status.
Bulgaria
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
Bulgaria scores clearly better than Portugal on Top Personal Income Tax Rate (%).
Portugal scores clearly better than Bulgaria on Same-Sex Legal Status.
Bulgaria scores clearly better than Portugal on Public Debt (% of GDP).
Portugal scores clearly better than Bulgaria on Digital Nomad Visa.
Bulgaria scores clearly better than Portugal on Dividend Tax Rate (%).
Portugal scores clearly better than Bulgaria on LGBTQ+ Rights.
Portugal scores clearly better than Bulgaria on Pension Replacement Rate.
Portugal scores clearly better than Bulgaria on Bitcoin Merchant Acceptance.
Categories Compared
Bulgaria
70 points
🛡️ Safety & Risk
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Portugal
77 points
| Topic | Bulgaria | Portugal | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crime & Personal Safety | 67 | 76 | Portugal |
| Conflicts & Political Security | 88 | 93 | Portugal |
| Natural Hazards & Disasters | 66 | 56 | Bulgaria |
| Digital Freedom & Surveillance | 76 | 86 | Portugal |
| Legal Protection & Property | 54 | 70 | Portugal |
| Long-Term Stability & Resilience | 64 | 74 | Portugal |
Bulgaria
73 points
❤️ Health
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Portugal
81 points
| Topic | Bulgaria | Portugal | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Healthcare & Access | 70 | 78 | Portugal |
| Environmental Health | 74 | 85 | Portugal |
| Health Risks & Public Health | 74 | 80 | Portugal |
Bulgaria
71 points
💸 Finance & Taxes
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Portugal
66 points
| Topic | Bulgaria | Portugal | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal Taxes | 72 | 45 | Bulgaria |
| Investment & Capital Access | 70 | 76 | Portugal |
| Banking & Fintech | 65 | 71 | Portugal |
| Bitcoin & Crypto | 57 | 73 | Portugal |
| Real Estate & Property | 79 | 68 | Bulgaria |
| Entrepreneurship & Business | 71 | 63 | Bulgaria |
| Macroeconomics | 79 | 73 | Bulgaria |
| Wages & Purchasing Power | 66 | 63 | Bulgaria |
Bulgaria
73 points
🏠 Costs
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Portugal
60 points
| Topic | Bulgaria | Portugal | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Housing & Utilities | 59 | 43 | Bulgaria |
| Food & Basic Goods | 44 | 42 | Bulgaria |
| Dining & Going Out | 86 | 72 | Bulgaria |
| Mobility Costs | 76 | 58 | Bulgaria |
| Communication & Digital Costs | 91 | 80 | Bulgaria |
| Personal Services | 80 | 68 | Bulgaria |
Bulgaria
64 points
🏗️ Infrastructure
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Portugal
75 points
| Topic | Bulgaria | Portugal | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic Infrastructure & Logistics | 52 | 68 | Portugal |
| Roads & Traffic Infrastructure | 55 | 68 | Portugal |
| Electricity & Energy | 74 | 83 | Portugal |
| Internet & Connectivity | 81 | 85 | Portugal |
| Public Transport | 57 | 67 | Portugal |
Bulgaria
63 points
🌿 Lifestyle
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Portugal
71 points
| Topic | Bulgaria | Portugal | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Work-Life Balance | 58 | 64 | Portugal |
| Climate & Weather | 73 | 80 | Portugal |
| Outdoor & Lifestyle | 71 | 63 | Bulgaria |
| Leisure & Recreation | 67 | 77 | Portugal |
| Arts & Entertainment | 55 | 74 | Portugal |
| Food & Culinary Culture | 54 | 79 | Portugal |
| Family-Friendly | 62 | 68 | Portugal |
| Pet-Friendly | 65 | 67 | Portugal |
Bulgaria
67 points
✈️ Relocation & Residency
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Portugal
84 points
| Topic | Bulgaria | Portugal | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residency & Bureaucracy | 71 | 84 | Portugal |
| Visa, Entry & Travel Freedom | 79 | 85 | Portugal |
| Remote Work & Freelancing | 58 | 86 | Portugal |
| Work & Self-Employment Abroad | 73 | 87 | Portugal |
| Permanent Residency & Family | 76 | 86 | Portugal |
| Language & Integration | 55 | 69 | Portugal |
| Welcome Culture & Anti-Discrimination | 48 | 88 | Portugal |
| Everyday Life for Foreigners | 59 | 85 | Portugal |
Bulgaria
76 points
🏖️ Travel & Vacation
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Portugal
84 points
| Topic | Bulgaria | Portugal | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accommodation & Stay Quality | 72 | 90 | Portugal |
| Tourism Infrastructure | 77 | 89 | Portugal |
| Attractions & Activities | 72 | 85 | Portugal |
| Beaches, Nature & Relaxation | 79 | 87 | Portugal |
| Vacation Costs | 78 | 69 | Bulgaria |
| Season & Travel Comfort | 82 | 87 | Portugal |
Bulgaria
59 points
🌐 Society & Participation
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Portugal
81 points
| Topic | Bulgaria | Portugal | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Society & Freedom | 65 | 83 | Portugal |
| Education & Knowledge | 75 | 80 | Portugal |
| Social System & Social Cohesion | 50 | 81 | Portugal |
| Equality & Anti-Discrimination | 58 | 85 | Portugal |
| LGBTQ+ Friendliness | 41 | 91 | Portugal |
| Inclusion & Accessibility | 64 | 87 | Portugal |
| Religion & Worldviews | 66 | 73 | Portugal |
| Demography | 50 | 52 | Portugal |