Portugal74.93
Overall rating
Open country profilePortugal vs. South Africa: Country Comparison
Portugal leads the overall rating with 74.93 points, ahead of South Africa with 59.32 points. The largest measurable differences stand out especially in Fixed Broadband Subscriptions and CO2 Intensity.
Portugal
South Africa59.32
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 South Africa on Fixed Broadband Subscriptions.
Portugal scores clearly better than South Africa on CO2 Intensity.
Portugal scores clearly better than South Africa on Pension Replacement Rate.
Portugal scores clearly better than South Africa on Unemployment Benefit Duration (months).
Portugal scores clearly better than South Africa on Gini Index.
Portugal scores clearly better than South Africa on Unemployment Rate (% of Labour Force).
Portugal scores clearly better than South Africa on Homicide Rate.
Portugal scores clearly better than South Africa on Doctor Density.
Categories Compared
Portugal
77 points
🛡️ Safety & Risk
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South Africa
58 points
| Topic | Portugal | South Africa | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crime & Personal Safety | 76 | 36 | Portugal |
| Conflicts & Political Security | 93 | 81 | Portugal |
| Natural Hazards & Disasters | 56 | 59 | South Africa |
| Digital Freedom & Surveillance | 86 | 70 | Portugal |
| Legal Protection & Property | 70 | 47 | Portugal |
| Long-Term Stability & Resilience | 74 | 55 | Portugal |
Portugal
81 points
❤️ Health
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South Africa
56 points
| Topic | Portugal | South Africa | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Healthcare & Access | 78 | 60 | Portugal |
| Environmental Health | 85 | 57 | Portugal |
| Health Risks & Public Health | 80 | 49 | Portugal |
Portugal
66 points
💸 Finance & Taxes
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South Africa
61 points
| Topic | Portugal | South Africa | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal Taxes | 45 | 62 | South Africa |
| Investment & Capital Access | 76 | 63 | Portugal |
| Banking & Fintech | 71 | 65 | Portugal |
| Bitcoin & Crypto | 73 | 60 | Portugal |
| Real Estate & Property | 68 | 65 | Portugal |
| Entrepreneurship & Business | 63 | 58 | Portugal |
| Macroeconomics | 73 | 66 | Portugal |
| Wages & Purchasing Power | 63 | 46 | Portugal |
Portugal
60 points
🏠 Costs
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South Africa
72 points
| Topic | Portugal | South Africa | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Housing & Utilities | 43 | 60 | South Africa |
| Food & Basic Goods | 42 | 58 | South Africa |
| Dining & Going Out | 72 | 80 | South Africa |
| Mobility Costs | 58 | 75 | South Africa |
| Communication & Digital Costs | 80 | 77 | Portugal |
| Personal Services | 68 | 81 | South Africa |
Portugal
75 points
🏗️ Infrastructure
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South Africa
49 points
| Topic | Portugal | South Africa | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic Infrastructure & Logistics | 68 | 54 | Portugal |
| Roads & Traffic Infrastructure | 68 | 49 | Portugal |
| Electricity & Energy | 83 | 54 | Portugal |
| Internet & Connectivity | 85 | 40 | Portugal |
| Public Transport | 67 | 43 | Portugal |
Portugal
71 points
🌿 Lifestyle
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South Africa
55 points
| Topic | Portugal | South Africa | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Work-Life Balance | 64 | 48 | Portugal |
| Climate & Weather | 80 | 78 | Portugal |
| Outdoor & Lifestyle | 63 | 57 | Portugal |
| Leisure & Recreation | 77 | 53 | Portugal |
| Arts & Entertainment | 74 | 47 | Portugal |
| Food & Culinary Culture | 79 | 51 | Portugal |
| Family-Friendly | 68 | 45 | Portugal |
| Pet-Friendly | 67 | 57 | Portugal |
Portugal
84 points
✈️ Relocation & Residency
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South Africa
61 points
| Topic | Portugal | South Africa | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residency & Bureaucracy | 84 | 59 | Portugal |
| Visa, Entry & Travel Freedom | 85 | 55 | Portugal |
| Remote Work & Freelancing | 86 | 64 | Portugal |
| Work & Self-Employment Abroad | 87 | 60 | Portugal |
| Permanent Residency & Family | 86 | 65 | Portugal |
| Language & Integration | 69 | 65 | Portugal |
| Welcome Culture & Anti-Discrimination | 88 | 60 | Portugal |
| Everyday Life for Foreigners | 85 | 56 | Portugal |
Portugal
84 points
🏖️ Travel & Vacation
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South Africa
71 points
| Topic | Portugal | South Africa | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accommodation & Stay Quality | 90 | 61 | Portugal |
| Tourism Infrastructure | 89 | 66 | Portugal |
| Attractions & Activities | 85 | 68 | Portugal |
| Beaches, Nature & Relaxation | 87 | 79 | Portugal |
| Vacation Costs | 69 | 84 | South Africa |
| Season & Travel Comfort | 87 | 80 | Portugal |
Portugal
81 points
🌐 Society & Participation
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South Africa
60 points
| Topic | Portugal | South Africa | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Society & Freedom | 83 | 69 | Portugal |
| Education & Knowledge | 80 | 63 | Portugal |
| Social System & Social Cohesion | 81 | 34 | Portugal |
| Equality & Anti-Discrimination | 85 | 59 | Portugal |
| LGBTQ+ Friendliness | 91 | 74 | Portugal |
| Inclusion & Accessibility | 87 | 52 | Portugal |
| Religion & Worldviews | 73 | 68 | Portugal |
| Demography | 52 | 64 | South Africa |