Freedom Score

Belgium to Portugal: tax & freedom compared

How does Portugal score against Belgium? The Freedom Score weighs five dimensions, built on primary government sources.

Net per month€2,988

Per year vs. Belgium+€3,683

IFICI 20% flat · Schengen · Visa-free EU

Tax

73/100

Passport & mobility

96/100

Residency

78/100

Lifestyle

73/100

Compared by dimension

On an average Belgium income of €49,200 gross per year, you keep €35,851 net in Portugal: a difference of €3,683 per year compared with Belgium.

Tax: on this income Portugal lands at an effective rate of about 27%, against 35% in Belgium.
Passport and mobility: from Portugal you travel visa-free to 188 countries.
Residency: on our accessibility scale Portugal scores 78 out of 100 for obtaining residency.
Lifestyle: banking, internet, safety and healthcare together give Portugal a lifestyle score of 73 out of 100.

How much do I save by moving from Belgium to Portugal?: On an average Belgium income it differs by roughly €3,683 net per year. Your own figure depends on your income and situation; calculate it with the free freedom check.
Is this tax advice?: No. Libaros compares on the basis of primary government sources and provides information. For personal decisions, consult a qualified adviser.
What sources is this based on?: The Freedom Score uses the OECD Tax Database, IATA Timatic, the Henley Visa Index and Eurostat, with direct links to primary government sources.

Figures from primary government sources. Information, not advice.

OECD Tax Database · IATA Timatic · Henley Visa Index · Eurostat