Portugal74.93
Overall rating
Open country profilePortugal vs. Romania: Country Comparison
Portugal leads the overall rating with 74.93 points, ahead of Romania with 68.33 points. The largest measurable differences stand out especially in Top Personal Income Tax Rate (%) and Same-Sex Legal Status.
Portugal
Romania68.33
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
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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
Romania scores clearly better than Portugal on Top Personal Income Tax Rate (%).
Portugal scores clearly better than Romania on Same-Sex Legal Status.
Romania scores clearly better than Portugal on BAC Limit (‰).
Portugal scores clearly better than Romania on Pension Replacement Rate.
Portugal scores clearly better than Romania on Unemployment Benefit Duration (months).
Portugal scores clearly better than Romania on Bitcoin Merchant Acceptance.
Portugal scores clearly better than Romania on LGBTQ+ Rights.
Portugal scores clearly better than Romania on LGBTQ+ Anti-Discrimination.
Categories Compared
Portugal
77 points
🛡️ Safety & Risk
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Romania
70 points
| Topic | Portugal | Romania | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crime & Personal Safety | 76 | 74 | Portugal |
| Conflicts & Political Security | 93 | 83 | Portugal |
| Natural Hazards & Disasters | 56 | 62 | Romania |
| Digital Freedom & Surveillance | 86 | 74 | Portugal |
| Legal Protection & Property | 70 | 57 | Portugal |
| Long-Term Stability & Resilience | 74 | 63 | Portugal |
Portugal
81 points
❤️ Health
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Romania
71 points
| Topic | Portugal | Romania | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Healthcare & Access | 78 | 71 | Portugal |
| Environmental Health | 85 | 74 | Portugal |
| Health Risks & Public Health | 80 | 69 | Portugal |
Portugal
66 points
💸 Finance & Taxes
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Romania
67 points
| Topic | Portugal | Romania | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal Taxes | 45 | 71 | Romania |
| Investment & Capital Access | 76 | 67 | Portugal |
| Banking & Fintech | 71 | 63 | Portugal |
| Bitcoin & Crypto | 73 | 59 | Portugal |
| Real Estate & Property | 68 | 83 | Romania |
| Entrepreneurship & Business | 63 | 66 | Romania |
| Macroeconomics | 73 | 69 | Portugal |
| Wages & Purchasing Power | 63 | 63 | Tie |
Portugal
60 points
🏠 Costs
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Romania
73 points
| Topic | Portugal | Romania | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Housing & Utilities | 43 | 57 | Romania |
| Food & Basic Goods | 42 | 51 | Romania |
| Dining & Going Out | 72 | 85 | Romania |
| Mobility Costs | 58 | 75 | Romania |
| Communication & Digital Costs | 80 | 92 | Romania |
| Personal Services | 68 | 80 | Romania |
Portugal
75 points
🏗️ Infrastructure
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Romania
65 points
| Topic | Portugal | Romania | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic Infrastructure & Logistics | 68 | 53 | Portugal |
| Roads & Traffic Infrastructure | 68 | 50 | Portugal |
| Electricity & Energy | 83 | 79 | Portugal |
| Internet & Connectivity | 85 | 83 | Portugal |
| Public Transport | 67 | 56 | Portugal |
Portugal
71 points
🌿 Lifestyle
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Romania
60 points
| Topic | Portugal | Romania | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Work-Life Balance | 64 | 60 | Portugal |
| Climate & Weather | 80 | 66 | Portugal |
| Outdoor & Lifestyle | 63 | 63 | Tie |
| Leisure & Recreation | 77 | 65 | Portugal |
| Arts & Entertainment | 74 | 57 | Portugal |
| Food & Culinary Culture | 79 | 58 | Portugal |
| Family-Friendly | 68 | 54 | Portugal |
| Pet-Friendly | 67 | 62 | Portugal |
Portugal
84 points
✈️ Relocation & Residency
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Romania
71 points
| Topic | Portugal | Romania | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residency & Bureaucracy | 84 | 74 | Portugal |
| Visa, Entry & Travel Freedom | 85 | 79 | Portugal |
| Remote Work & Freelancing | 86 | 73 | Portugal |
| Work & Self-Employment Abroad | 87 | 76 | Portugal |
| Permanent Residency & Family | 86 | 77 | Portugal |
| Language & Integration | 69 | 58 | Portugal |
| Welcome Culture & Anti-Discrimination | 88 | 51 | Portugal |
| Everyday Life for Foreigners | 85 | 65 | Portugal |
Portugal
84 points
🏖️ Travel & Vacation
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Romania
75 points
| Topic | Portugal | Romania | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accommodation & Stay Quality | 90 | 74 | Portugal |
| Tourism Infrastructure | 89 | 77 | Portugal |
| Attractions & Activities | 85 | 71 | Portugal |
| Beaches, Nature & Relaxation | 87 | 70 | Portugal |
| Vacation Costs | 69 | 78 | Romania |
| Season & Travel Comfort | 87 | 82 | Portugal |
Portugal
81 points
🌐 Society & Participation
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Romania
59 points
| Topic | Portugal | Romania | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Society & Freedom | 83 | 68 | Portugal |
| Education & Knowledge | 80 | 69 | Portugal |
| Social System & Social Cohesion | 81 | 50 | Portugal |
| Equality & Anti-Discrimination | 85 | 60 | Portugal |
| LGBTQ+ Friendliness | 91 | 44 | Portugal |
| Inclusion & Accessibility | 87 | 64 | Portugal |
| Religion & Worldviews | 73 | 63 | Portugal |
| Demography | 52 | 47 | Portugal |