Malaysia66.86
Overall rating
Open country profileMalaysia vs. Portugal: Country Comparison
Portugal leads the overall rating with 74.93 points, ahead of Malaysia with 66.86 points. The largest measurable differences stand out especially in Same-Sex Legal Status and Pension Replacement Rate.
Malaysia
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
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Petty Crime Index
Healthcare Quality
Biggest Differences
Portugal scores clearly better than Malaysia on Same-Sex Legal Status.
Portugal scores clearly better than Malaysia on Pension Replacement Rate.
Portugal scores clearly better than Malaysia on Dual Citizenship Allowed.
Portugal scores clearly better than Malaysia on Unemployment Benefit Duration (months).
Portugal scores clearly better than Malaysia on LGBTQ+ Rights.
Portugal scores clearly better than Malaysia on Waste Management.
Portugal scores clearly better than Malaysia on Fixed Broadband Subscriptions.
Portugal scores clearly better than Malaysia on LGBTQ+ Anti-Discrimination.
Categories Compared
Malaysia
71 points
🛡️ Safety & Risk
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Portugal
77 points
| Topic | Malaysia | Portugal | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crime & Personal Safety | 72 | 76 | Portugal |
| Conflicts & Political Security | 90 | 93 | Portugal |
| Natural Hazards & Disasters | 59 | 56 | Malaysia |
| Digital Freedom & Surveillance | 60 | 86 | Portugal |
| Legal Protection & Property | 60 | 70 | Portugal |
| Long-Term Stability & Resilience | 69 | 74 | Portugal |
Malaysia
68 points
❤️ Health
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Portugal
81 points
| Topic | Malaysia | Portugal | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Healthcare & Access | 67 | 78 | Portugal |
| Environmental Health | 64 | 85 | Portugal |
| Health Risks & Public Health | 73 | 80 | Portugal |
Malaysia
68 points
💸 Finance & Taxes
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Portugal
66 points
| Topic | Malaysia | Portugal | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal Taxes | 70 | 45 | Malaysia |
| Investment & Capital Access | 71 | 76 | Portugal |
| Banking & Fintech | 71 | 71 | Tie |
| Bitcoin & Crypto | 60 | 73 | Portugal |
| Real Estate & Property | 70 | 68 | Malaysia |
| Entrepreneurship & Business | 49 | 63 | Portugal |
| Macroeconomics | 75 | 73 | Malaysia |
| Wages & Purchasing Power | 70 | 63 | Malaysia |
Malaysia
75 points
🏠 Costs
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Portugal
60 points
| Topic | Malaysia | Portugal | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Housing & Utilities | 69 | 43 | Malaysia |
| Food & Basic Goods | 59 | 42 | Malaysia |
| Dining & Going Out | 89 | 72 | Malaysia |
| Mobility Costs | 82 | 58 | Malaysia |
| Communication & Digital Costs | 85 | 80 | Malaysia |
| Personal Services | 69 | 68 | Malaysia |
Malaysia
61 points
🏗️ Infrastructure
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Portugal
75 points
| Topic | Malaysia | Portugal | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic Infrastructure & Logistics | 59 | 68 | Portugal |
| Roads & Traffic Infrastructure | 62 | 68 | Portugal |
| Electricity & Energy | 72 | 83 | Portugal |
| Internet & Connectivity | 57 | 85 | Portugal |
| Public Transport | 54 | 67 | Portugal |
Malaysia
59 points
🌿 Lifestyle
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Portugal
71 points
| Topic | Malaysia | Portugal | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Work-Life Balance | 49 | 64 | Portugal |
| Climate & Weather | 69 | 80 | Portugal |
| Outdoor & Lifestyle | 67 | 63 | Malaysia |
| Leisure & Recreation | 63 | 77 | Portugal |
| Arts & Entertainment | 42 | 74 | Portugal |
| Food & Culinary Culture | 77 | 79 | Portugal |
| Family-Friendly | 55 | 68 | Portugal |
| Pet-Friendly | 48 | 67 | Portugal |
Malaysia
69 points
✈️ Relocation & Residency
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Portugal
84 points
| Topic | Malaysia | Portugal | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residency & Bureaucracy | 72 | 84 | Portugal |
| Visa, Entry & Travel Freedom | 78 | 85 | Portugal |
| Remote Work & Freelancing | 69 | 86 | Portugal |
| Work & Self-Employment Abroad | 70 | 87 | Portugal |
| Permanent Residency & Family | 64 | 86 | Portugal |
| Language & Integration | 69 | 69 | Tie |
| Welcome Culture & Anti-Discrimination | 48 | 88 | Portugal |
| Everyday Life for Foreigners | 72 | 85 | Portugal |
Malaysia
78 points
🏖️ Travel & Vacation
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Portugal
84 points
| Topic | Malaysia | Portugal | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accommodation & Stay Quality | 74 | 90 | Portugal |
| Tourism Infrastructure | 77 | 89 | Portugal |
| Attractions & Activities | 73 | 85 | Portugal |
| Beaches, Nature & Relaxation | 81 | 87 | Portugal |
| Vacation Costs | 85 | 69 | Malaysia |
| Season & Travel Comfort | 89 | 87 | Malaysia |
Malaysia
49 points
🌐 Society & Participation
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Portugal
81 points
| Topic | Malaysia | Portugal | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Society & Freedom | 58 | 83 | Portugal |
| Education & Knowledge | 67 | 80 | Portugal |
| Social System & Social Cohesion | 45 | 81 | Portugal |
| Equality & Anti-Discrimination | 47 | 85 | Portugal |
| LGBTQ+ Friendliness | 22 | 91 | Portugal |
| Inclusion & Accessibility | 54 | 87 | Portugal |
| Religion & Worldviews | 29 | 73 | Portugal |
| Demography | 64 | 52 | Malaysia |