New Zealand74.30
Overall rating
Open country profileNew Zealand vs. Portugal: Country Comparison
Portugal leads the overall rating with 74.93 points, ahead of New Zealand with 74.30 points. The largest measurable differences stand out especially in Foreigner Ownership Rights and Crypto Tax Rate.
New Zealand
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 New Zealand on Foreigner Ownership Rights.
Portugal scores clearly better than New Zealand on Crypto Tax Rate.
Portugal scores clearly better than New Zealand on Pet Entry Rules.
New Zealand scores clearly better than Portugal on Capital Gains Tax Rate (%).
New Zealand scores clearly better than Portugal on Cash Payment Limit.
Portugal scores clearly better than New Zealand on Cappuccino Price in a Cafe.
Portugal scores clearly better than New Zealand on Imported Beer Price in a Market.
Portugal scores clearly better than New Zealand on Soft Drink Price in a Market.
Categories Compared
New Zealand
82 points
🛡️ Safety & Risk
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Portugal
77 points
| Topic | New Zealand | Portugal | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crime & Personal Safety | 79 | 76 | New Zealand |
| Conflicts & Political Security | 94 | 93 | New Zealand |
| Natural Hazards & Disasters | 52 | 56 | Portugal |
| Digital Freedom & Surveillance | 86 | 86 | Tie |
| Legal Protection & Property | 86 | 70 | New Zealand |
| Long-Term Stability & Resilience | 82 | 74 | New Zealand |
New Zealand
80 points
❤️ Health
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Portugal
81 points
| Topic | New Zealand | Portugal | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Healthcare & Access | 79 | 78 | New Zealand |
| Environmental Health | 84 | 85 | Portugal |
| Health Risks & Public Health | 78 | 80 | Portugal |
New Zealand
71 points
💸 Finance & Taxes
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Portugal
66 points
| Topic | New Zealand | Portugal | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal Taxes | 67 | 45 | New Zealand |
| Investment & Capital Access | 77 | 76 | New Zealand |
| Banking & Fintech | 74 | 71 | New Zealand |
| Bitcoin & Crypto | 60 | 73 | Portugal |
| Real Estate & Property | 39 | 68 | Portugal |
| Entrepreneurship & Business | 71 | 63 | New Zealand |
| Macroeconomics | 77 | 73 | New Zealand |
| Wages & Purchasing Power | 83 | 63 | New Zealand |
New Zealand
39 points
🏠 Costs
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Portugal
60 points
| Topic | New Zealand | Portugal | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Housing & Utilities | 43 | 43 | Tie |
| Food & Basic Goods | 24 | 42 | Portugal |
| Dining & Going Out | 35 | 72 | Portugal |
| Mobility Costs | 44 | 58 | Portugal |
| Communication & Digital Costs | 51 | 80 | Portugal |
| Personal Services | 39 | 68 | Portugal |
New Zealand
75 points
🏗️ Infrastructure
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Portugal
75 points
| Topic | New Zealand | Portugal | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic Infrastructure & Logistics | 60 | 68 | Portugal |
| Roads & Traffic Infrastructure | 70 | 68 | New Zealand |
| Electricity & Energy | 93 | 83 | New Zealand |
| Internet & Connectivity | 85 | 85 | Tie |
| Public Transport | 66 | 67 | Portugal |
New Zealand
68 points
🌿 Lifestyle
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Portugal
71 points
| Topic | New Zealand | Portugal | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Work-Life Balance | 65 | 64 | New Zealand |
| Climate & Weather | 69 | 80 | Portugal |
| Outdoor & Lifestyle | 79 | 63 | New Zealand |
| Leisure & Recreation | 85 | 77 | New Zealand |
| Arts & Entertainment | 67 | 74 | Portugal |
| Food & Culinary Culture | 60 | 79 | Portugal |
| Family-Friendly | 65 | 68 | Portugal |
| Pet-Friendly | 55 | 67 | Portugal |
New Zealand
87 points
✈️ Relocation & Residency
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Portugal
84 points
| Topic | New Zealand | Portugal | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residency & Bureaucracy | 84 | 84 | Tie |
| Visa, Entry & Travel Freedom | 82 | 85 | Portugal |
| Remote Work & Freelancing | 78 | 86 | Portugal |
| Work & Self-Employment Abroad | 91 | 87 | New Zealand |
| Permanent Residency & Family | 92 | 86 | New Zealand |
| Language & Integration | 92 | 69 | New Zealand |
| Welcome Culture & Anti-Discrimination | 99 | 88 | New Zealand |
| Everyday Life for Foreigners | 91 | 85 | New Zealand |
New Zealand
82 points
🏖️ Travel & Vacation
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Portugal
84 points
| Topic | New Zealand | Portugal | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accommodation & Stay Quality | 89 | 90 | Portugal |
| Tourism Infrastructure | 90 | 89 | New Zealand |
| Attractions & Activities | 86 | 85 | New Zealand |
| Beaches, Nature & Relaxation | 92 | 87 | New Zealand |
| Vacation Costs | 53 | 69 | Portugal |
| Season & Travel Comfort | 83 | 87 | Portugal |
New Zealand
86 points
🌐 Society & Participation
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Portugal
81 points
| Topic | New Zealand | Portugal | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Society & Freedom | 91 | 83 | New Zealand |
| Education & Knowledge | 91 | 80 | New Zealand |
| Social System & Social Cohesion | 73 | 81 | Portugal |
| Equality & Anti-Discrimination | 95 | 85 | New Zealand |
| LGBTQ+ Friendliness | 95 | 91 | New Zealand |
| Inclusion & Accessibility | 89 | 87 | New Zealand |
| Religion & Worldviews | 79 | 73 | New Zealand |
| Demography | 68 | 52 | New Zealand |