Portugal74.93
Overall rating
Open country profilePortugal vs. Western Sahara: Country Comparison
Portugal leads the overall rating with 74.93 points, ahead of Western Sahara with 43.53 points. The largest measurable differences stand out especially in Unemployment Benefit Duration (months) and Border Openness.
Portugal
Western Sahara43.53
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 Western Sahara on Unemployment Benefit Duration (months).
Portugal scores clearly better than Western Sahara on Border Openness.
Portugal scores clearly better than Western Sahara on Pension Replacement Rate.
Portugal scores clearly better than Western Sahara on Nomad Community.
Portugal scores clearly better than Western Sahara on Same-Sex Legal Status.
Portugal scores clearly better than Western Sahara on Fintech Development.
Western Sahara scores clearly better than Portugal on Automatic Tax Information Exchange.
Portugal scores clearly better than Western Sahara on ATM Availability.
Categories Compared
Portugal
77 points
🛡️ Safety & Risk
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Western Sahara
52 points
| Topic | Portugal | Western Sahara | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crime & Personal Safety | 76 | 63 | Portugal |
| Conflicts & Political Security | 93 | 65 | Portugal |
| Natural Hazards & Disasters | 56 | 71 | Western Sahara |
| Digital Freedom & Surveillance | 86 | 35 | Portugal |
| Legal Protection & Property | 70 | 30 | Portugal |
| Long-Term Stability & Resilience | 74 | 36 | Portugal |
Portugal
81 points
❤️ Health
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Western Sahara
45 points
| Topic | Portugal | Western Sahara | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Healthcare & Access | 78 | 30 | Portugal |
| Environmental Health | 85 | 51 | Portugal |
| Health Risks & Public Health | 80 | 53 | Portugal |
Portugal
66 points
💸 Finance & Taxes
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Western Sahara
42 points
| Topic | Portugal | Western Sahara | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal Taxes | 45 | 73 | Western Sahara |
| Investment & Capital Access | 76 | 27 | Portugal |
| Banking & Fintech | 71 | 29 | Portugal |
| Bitcoin & Crypto | 73 | 21 | Portugal |
| Real Estate & Property | 68 | 42 | Portugal |
| Entrepreneurship & Business | 63 | 41 | Portugal |
| Macroeconomics | 73 | 56 | Portugal |
| Wages & Purchasing Power | 63 | 26 | Portugal |
Portugal
60 points
🏠 Costs
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Western Sahara
82 points
| Topic | Portugal | Western Sahara | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Housing & Utilities | 43 | 78 | Western Sahara |
| Food & Basic Goods | 42 | 91 | Western Sahara |
| Dining & Going Out | 72 | 72 | Tie |
| Mobility Costs | 58 | 81 | Western Sahara |
| Communication & Digital Costs | 80 | 79 | Portugal |
| Personal Services | 68 | 94 | Western Sahara |
Portugal
75 points
🏗️ Infrastructure
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Western Sahara
31 points
| Topic | Portugal | Western Sahara | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic Infrastructure & Logistics | 68 | 10 | Portugal |
| Roads & Traffic Infrastructure | 68 | 48 | Portugal |
| Electricity & Energy | 83 | 49 | Portugal |
| Internet & Connectivity | 85 | 30 | Portugal |
| Public Transport | 67 | 17 | Portugal |
Portugal
71 points
🌿 Lifestyle
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Western Sahara
30 points
| Topic | Portugal | Western Sahara | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Work-Life Balance | 64 | 47 | Portugal |
| Climate & Weather | 80 | 65 | Portugal |
| Outdoor & Lifestyle | 63 | 21 | Portugal |
| Leisure & Recreation | 77 | 20 | Portugal |
| Arts & Entertainment | 74 | 9 | Portugal |
| Food & Culinary Culture | 79 | 3 | Portugal |
| Family-Friendly | 68 | 38 | Portugal |
| Pet-Friendly | 67 | 38 | Portugal |
Portugal
84 points
✈️ Relocation & Residency
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Western Sahara
25 points
| Topic | Portugal | Western Sahara | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residency & Bureaucracy | 84 | 26 | Portugal |
| Visa, Entry & Travel Freedom | 85 | 17 | Portugal |
| Remote Work & Freelancing | 86 | 27 | Portugal |
| Work & Self-Employment Abroad | 87 | 30 | Portugal |
| Permanent Residency & Family | 86 | 26 | Portugal |
| Language & Integration | 69 | 32 | Portugal |
| Welcome Culture & Anti-Discrimination | 88 | 19 | Portugal |
| Everyday Life for Foreigners | 85 | 27 | Portugal |
Portugal
84 points
🏖️ Travel & Vacation
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Western Sahara
40 points
| Topic | Portugal | Western Sahara | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accommodation & Stay Quality | 90 | 25 | Portugal |
| Tourism Infrastructure | 89 | 25 | Portugal |
| Attractions & Activities | 85 | 19 | Portugal |
| Beaches, Nature & Relaxation | 87 | 32 | Portugal |
| Vacation Costs | 69 | 93 | Western Sahara |
| Season & Travel Comfort | 87 | 64 | Portugal |
Portugal
81 points
🌐 Society & Participation
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Western Sahara
26 points
| Topic | Portugal | Western Sahara | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Society & Freedom | 83 | 26 | Portugal |
| Education & Knowledge | 80 | 37 | Portugal |
| Social System & Social Cohesion | 81 | 20 | Portugal |
| Equality & Anti-Discrimination | 85 | 24 | Portugal |
| LGBTQ+ Friendliness | 91 | 11 | Portugal |
| Inclusion & Accessibility | 87 | 19 | Portugal |
| Religion & Worldviews | 73 | 14 | Portugal |
| Demography | 52 | 68 | Western Sahara |