Ecuador58.42
Overall rating
Open country profileEcuador vs. Portugal: Country Comparison
Portugal leads the overall rating with 74.93 points, ahead of Ecuador with 58.42 points. The largest measurable differences stand out especially in Waste Management and Unemployment Benefit Duration (months).
Ecuador
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
Portugal scores clearly better than Ecuador on Waste Management.
Portugal scores clearly better than Ecuador on Unemployment Benefit Duration (months).
Portugal scores clearly better than Ecuador on Pension Replacement Rate.
Portugal scores clearly better than Ecuador on Homicide Rate.
Portugal scores clearly better than Ecuador on Social Spending.
Portugal scores clearly better than Ecuador on Crypto Tax Rate.
Ecuador scores clearly better than Portugal on Heating & Gas Cost.
Ecuador scores clearly better than Portugal on Cash Payment Limit.
Categories Compared
Ecuador
46 points
🛡️ Safety & Risk
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Portugal
77 points
| Topic | Ecuador | Portugal | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crime & Personal Safety | 37 | 76 | Portugal |
| Conflicts & Political Security | 51 | 93 | Portugal |
| Natural Hazards & Disasters | 42 | 56 | Portugal |
| Digital Freedom & Surveillance | 60 | 86 | Portugal |
| Legal Protection & Property | 41 | 70 | Portugal |
| Long-Term Stability & Resilience | 50 | 74 | Portugal |
Ecuador
59 points
❤️ Health
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Portugal
81 points
| Topic | Ecuador | Portugal | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Healthcare & Access | 61 | 78 | Portugal |
| Environmental Health | 52 | 85 | Portugal |
| Health Risks & Public Health | 65 | 80 | Portugal |
Ecuador
58 points
💸 Finance & Taxes
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Portugal
66 points
| Topic | Ecuador | Portugal | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal Taxes | 61 | 45 | Ecuador |
| Investment & Capital Access | 57 | 76 | Portugal |
| Banking & Fintech | 61 | 71 | Portugal |
| Bitcoin & Crypto | 36 | 73 | Portugal |
| Real Estate & Property | 82 | 68 | Ecuador |
| Entrepreneurship & Business | 46 | 63 | Portugal |
| Macroeconomics | 64 | 73 | Portugal |
| Wages & Purchasing Power | 55 | 63 | Portugal |
Ecuador
78 points
🏠 Costs
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Portugal
60 points
| Topic | Ecuador | Portugal | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Housing & Utilities | 72 | 43 | Ecuador |
| Food & Basic Goods | 61 | 42 | Ecuador |
| Dining & Going Out | 86 | 72 | Ecuador |
| Mobility Costs | 83 | 58 | Ecuador |
| Communication & Digital Costs | 80 | 80 | Tie |
| Personal Services | 87 | 68 | Ecuador |
Ecuador
52 points
🏗️ Infrastructure
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Portugal
75 points
| Topic | Ecuador | Portugal | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic Infrastructure & Logistics | 38 | 68 | Portugal |
| Roads & Traffic Infrastructure | 44 | 68 | Portugal |
| Electricity & Energy | 86 | 83 | Ecuador |
| Internet & Connectivity | 42 | 85 | Portugal |
| Public Transport | 48 | 67 | Portugal |
Ecuador
59 points
🌿 Lifestyle
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Portugal
71 points
| Topic | Ecuador | Portugal | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Work-Life Balance | 48 | 64 | Portugal |
| Climate & Weather | 76 | 80 | Portugal |
| Outdoor & Lifestyle | 79 | 63 | Ecuador |
| Leisure & Recreation | 57 | 77 | Portugal |
| Arts & Entertainment | 47 | 74 | Portugal |
| Food & Culinary Culture | 56 | 79 | Portugal |
| Family-Friendly | 48 | 68 | Portugal |
| Pet-Friendly | 60 | 67 | Portugal |
Ecuador
58 points
✈️ Relocation & Residency
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Portugal
84 points
| Topic | Ecuador | Portugal | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residency & Bureaucracy | 62 | 84 | Portugal |
| Visa, Entry & Travel Freedom | 71 | 85 | Portugal |
| Remote Work & Freelancing | 44 | 86 | Portugal |
| Work & Self-Employment Abroad | 54 | 87 | Portugal |
| Permanent Residency & Family | 67 | 86 | Portugal |
| Language & Integration | 50 | 69 | Portugal |
| Welcome Culture & Anti-Discrimination | 63 | 88 | Portugal |
| Everyday Life for Foreigners | 47 | 85 | Portugal |
Ecuador
69 points
🏖️ Travel & Vacation
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Portugal
84 points
| Topic | Ecuador | Portugal | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accommodation & Stay Quality | 58 | 90 | Portugal |
| Tourism Infrastructure | 61 | 89 | Portugal |
| Attractions & Activities | 64 | 85 | Portugal |
| Beaches, Nature & Relaxation | 76 | 87 | Portugal |
| Vacation Costs | 88 | 69 | Ecuador |
| Season & Travel Comfort | 79 | 87 | Portugal |
Ecuador
57 points
🌐 Society & Participation
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Portugal
81 points
| Topic | Ecuador | Portugal | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Society & Freedom | 61 | 83 | Portugal |
| Education & Knowledge | 65 | 80 | Portugal |
| Social System & Social Cohesion | 36 | 81 | Portugal |
| Equality & Anti-Discrimination | 55 | 85 | Portugal |
| LGBTQ+ Friendliness | 67 | 91 | Portugal |
| Inclusion & Accessibility | 50 | 87 | Portugal |
| Religion & Worldviews | 65 | 73 | Portugal |
| Demography | 62 | 52 | Ecuador |