Cyprus68.43
Overall rating
Open country profileCyprus vs. Portugal: Country Comparison
Portugal leads the overall rating with 74.93 points, ahead of Cyprus with 68.43 points. The largest measurable differences stand out especially in Rail Network Density and Cash Payment Limit.
Cyprus
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
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Petty Crime Index
Healthcare Quality
Biggest Differences
Portugal scores clearly better than Cyprus on Rail Network Density.
Cyprus scores clearly better than Portugal on Cash Payment Limit.
Cyprus scores clearly better than Portugal on Dividend Tax Rate (%).
Portugal scores clearly better than Cyprus on CO2 Intensity.
Portugal scores clearly better than Cyprus on Unemployment Benefit Duration (months).
Portugal scores clearly better than Cyprus on Renewable Energy Share.
Portugal scores clearly better than Cyprus on Bitcoin Merchant Acceptance.
Portugal scores clearly better than Cyprus on Gender Ratio (F/100 M).
Categories Compared
Cyprus
74 points
🛡️ Safety & Risk
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Portugal
77 points
| Topic | Cyprus | Portugal | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crime & Personal Safety | 76 | 76 | Tie |
| Conflicts & Political Security | 86 | 93 | Portugal |
| Natural Hazards & Disasters | 58 | 56 | Cyprus |
| Digital Freedom & Surveillance | 79 | 86 | Portugal |
| Legal Protection & Property | 66 | 70 | Portugal |
| Long-Term Stability & Resilience | 68 | 74 | Portugal |
Cyprus
76 points
❤️ Health
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Portugal
81 points
| Topic | Cyprus | Portugal | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Healthcare & Access | 74 | 78 | Portugal |
| Environmental Health | 72 | 85 | Portugal |
| Health Risks & Public Health | 81 | 80 | Cyprus |
Cyprus
68 points
💸 Finance & Taxes
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Portugal
66 points
| Topic | Cyprus | Portugal | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal Taxes | 67 | 45 | Cyprus |
| Investment & Capital Access | 68 | 76 | Portugal |
| Banking & Fintech | 70 | 71 | Portugal |
| Bitcoin & Crypto | 60 | 73 | Portugal |
| Real Estate & Property | 68 | 68 | Tie |
| Entrepreneurship & Business | 62 | 63 | Portugal |
| Macroeconomics | 73 | 73 | Tie |
| Wages & Purchasing Power | 68 | 63 | Cyprus |
Cyprus
55 points
🏠 Costs
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Portugal
60 points
| Topic | Cyprus | Portugal | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Housing & Utilities | 46 | 43 | Cyprus |
| Food & Basic Goods | 29 | 42 | Portugal |
| Dining & Going Out | 60 | 72 | Portugal |
| Mobility Costs | 65 | 58 | Cyprus |
| Communication & Digital Costs | 70 | 80 | Portugal |
| Personal Services | 62 | 68 | Portugal |
Cyprus
59 points
🏗️ Infrastructure
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Portugal
75 points
| Topic | Cyprus | Portugal | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic Infrastructure & Logistics | 35 | 68 | Portugal |
| Roads & Traffic Infrastructure | 71 | 68 | Cyprus |
| Electricity & Energy | 63 | 83 | Portugal |
| Internet & Connectivity | 77 | 85 | Portugal |
| Public Transport | 46 | 67 | Portugal |
Cyprus
64 points
🌿 Lifestyle
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Portugal
71 points
| Topic | Cyprus | Portugal | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Work-Life Balance | 63 | 64 | Portugal |
| Climate & Weather | 83 | 80 | Cyprus |
| Outdoor & Lifestyle | 65 | 63 | Cyprus |
| Leisure & Recreation | 68 | 77 | Portugal |
| Arts & Entertainment | 53 | 74 | Portugal |
| Food & Culinary Culture | 56 | 79 | Portugal |
| Family-Friendly | 59 | 68 | Portugal |
| Pet-Friendly | 63 | 67 | Portugal |
Cyprus
77 points
✈️ Relocation & Residency
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Portugal
84 points
| Topic | Cyprus | Portugal | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residency & Bureaucracy | 77 | 84 | Portugal |
| Visa, Entry & Travel Freedom | 80 | 85 | Portugal |
| Remote Work & Freelancing | 76 | 86 | Portugal |
| Work & Self-Employment Abroad | 82 | 87 | Portugal |
| Permanent Residency & Family | 81 | 86 | Portugal |
| Language & Integration | 70 | 69 | Cyprus |
| Welcome Culture & Anti-Discrimination | 69 | 88 | Portugal |
| Everyday Life for Foreigners | 80 | 85 | Portugal |
Cyprus
76 points
🏖️ Travel & Vacation
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Portugal
84 points
| Topic | Cyprus | Portugal | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accommodation & Stay Quality | 77 | 90 | Portugal |
| Tourism Infrastructure | 77 | 89 | Portugal |
| Attractions & Activities | 72 | 85 | Portugal |
| Beaches, Nature & Relaxation | 84 | 87 | Portugal |
| Vacation Costs | 71 | 69 | Cyprus |
| Season & Travel Comfort | 78 | 87 | Portugal |
Cyprus
69 points
🌐 Society & Participation
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Portugal
81 points
| Topic | Cyprus | Portugal | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Society & Freedom | 77 | 83 | Portugal |
| Education & Knowledge | 77 | 80 | Portugal |
| Social System & Social Cohesion | 62 | 81 | Portugal |
| Equality & Anti-Discrimination | 71 | 85 | Portugal |
| LGBTQ+ Friendliness | 65 | 91 | Portugal |
| Inclusion & Accessibility | 72 | 87 | Portugal |
| Religion & Worldviews | 64 | 73 | Portugal |
| Demography | 54 | 52 | Cyprus |