Jamaica58.26
Overall rating
Open country profileJamaica vs. Portugal: Country Comparison
Portugal leads the overall rating with 74.93 points, ahead of Jamaica with 58.26 points. The largest measurable differences stand out especially in Same-Sex Legal Status and Unemployment Benefit Duration (months).
Jamaica
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 Jamaica on Same-Sex Legal Status.
Portugal scores clearly better than Jamaica on Unemployment Benefit Duration (months).
Portugal scores clearly better than Jamaica on Doctor Density.
Portugal scores clearly better than Jamaica on Rail Network Density.
Portugal scores clearly better than Jamaica on Homicide Rate.
Portugal scores clearly better than Jamaica on Pension Replacement Rate.
Portugal scores clearly better than Jamaica on LGBTQ+ Rights.
Portugal scores clearly better than Jamaica on Waste Management.
Categories Compared
Jamaica
57 points
🛡️ Safety & Risk
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Portugal
77 points
| Topic | Jamaica | Portugal | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crime & Personal Safety | 34 | 76 | Portugal |
| Conflicts & Political Security | 82 | 93 | Portugal |
| Natural Hazards & Disasters | 50 | 56 | Portugal |
| Digital Freedom & Surveillance | 65 | 86 | Portugal |
| Legal Protection & Property | 53 | 70 | Portugal |
| Long-Term Stability & Resilience | 56 | 74 | Portugal |
Jamaica
62 points
❤️ Health
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Portugal
81 points
| Topic | Jamaica | Portugal | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Healthcare & Access | 59 | 78 | Portugal |
| Environmental Health | 60 | 85 | Portugal |
| Health Risks & Public Health | 67 | 80 | Portugal |
Jamaica
60 points
💸 Finance & Taxes
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Portugal
66 points
| Topic | Jamaica | Portugal | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal Taxes | 73 | 45 | Jamaica |
| Investment & Capital Access | 64 | 76 | Portugal |
| Banking & Fintech | 63 | 71 | Portugal |
| Bitcoin & Crypto | 38 | 73 | Portugal |
| Real Estate & Property | 77 | 68 | Jamaica |
| Entrepreneurship & Business | 56 | 63 | Portugal |
| Macroeconomics | 63 | 73 | Portugal |
| Wages & Purchasing Power | 40 | 63 | Portugal |
Jamaica
67 points
🏠 Costs
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Portugal
60 points
| Topic | Jamaica | Portugal | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Housing & Utilities | 58 | 43 | Jamaica |
| Food & Basic Goods | 57 | 42 | Jamaica |
| Dining & Going Out | 75 | 72 | Jamaica |
| Mobility Costs | 72 | 58 | Jamaica |
| Communication & Digital Costs | 63 | 80 | Portugal |
| Personal Services | 80 | 68 | Jamaica |
Jamaica
43 points
🏗️ Infrastructure
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Portugal
75 points
| Topic | Jamaica | Portugal | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic Infrastructure & Logistics | 23 | 68 | Portugal |
| Roads & Traffic Infrastructure | 49 | 68 | Portugal |
| Electricity & Energy | 57 | 83 | Portugal |
| Internet & Connectivity | 44 | 85 | Portugal |
| Public Transport | 42 | 67 | Portugal |
Jamaica
55 points
🌿 Lifestyle
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Portugal
71 points
| Topic | Jamaica | Portugal | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Work-Life Balance | 51 | 64 | Portugal |
| Climate & Weather | 78 | 80 | Portugal |
| Outdoor & Lifestyle | 68 | 63 | Jamaica |
| Leisure & Recreation | 57 | 77 | Portugal |
| Arts & Entertainment | 39 | 74 | Portugal |
| Food & Culinary Culture | 51 | 79 | Portugal |
| Family-Friendly | 47 | 68 | Portugal |
| Pet-Friendly | 51 | 67 | Portugal |
Jamaica
63 points
✈️ Relocation & Residency
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Portugal
84 points
| Topic | Jamaica | Portugal | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residency & Bureaucracy | 61 | 84 | Portugal |
| Visa, Entry & Travel Freedom | 79 | 85 | Portugal |
| Remote Work & Freelancing | 53 | 86 | Portugal |
| Work & Self-Employment Abroad | 62 | 87 | Portugal |
| Permanent Residency & Family | 61 | 86 | Portugal |
| Language & Integration | 73 | 69 | Jamaica |
| Welcome Culture & Anti-Discrimination | 56 | 88 | Portugal |
| Everyday Life for Foreigners | 53 | 85 | Portugal |
Jamaica
68 points
🏖️ Travel & Vacation
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Portugal
84 points
| Topic | Jamaica | Portugal | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accommodation & Stay Quality | 59 | 90 | Portugal |
| Tourism Infrastructure | 63 | 89 | Portugal |
| Attractions & Activities | 64 | 85 | Portugal |
| Beaches, Nature & Relaxation | 80 | 87 | Portugal |
| Vacation Costs | 76 | 69 | Jamaica |
| Season & Travel Comfort | 75 | 87 | Portugal |
Jamaica
53 points
🌐 Society & Participation
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Portugal
81 points
| Topic | Jamaica | Portugal | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Society & Freedom | 72 | 83 | Portugal |
| Education & Knowledge | 64 | 80 | Portugal |
| Social System & Social Cohesion | 37 | 81 | Portugal |
| Equality & Anti-Discrimination | 53 | 85 | Portugal |
| LGBTQ+ Friendliness | 25 | 91 | Portugal |
| Inclusion & Accessibility | 52 | 87 | Portugal |
| Religion & Worldviews | 64 | 73 | Portugal |
| Demography | 53 | 52 | Jamaica |