Freedom Score

Portugal to Malaysia: tax & freedom compared

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

Net per month€1,622
Per year vs. Portugal+€2,776

0% foreign income tax · MM2H visa · Asian hub

Tax

92/100

Residency

80/100

Cost of living

88/100

Living environment

65/100

Mobility

96/100

Ownership

85/100

Compared by dimension

On an average Portugal income of €21,600 gross per year, you keep €19,469 net in Malaysia: a difference of €2,776 per year compared with Portugal.

  • Tax: on this income Malaysia lands at an effective rate of about 10%, against 23% in Portugal.
  • Passport and mobility: from Malaysia you travel visa-free to 180 countries.
  • Residency: on our accessibility scale Malaysia scores 80 out of 100 for obtaining residency.
  • Living environment: banking, internet, safety and healthcare together give Malaysia a living-environment score of 65 out of 100.

Frequently asked questions

What is the financial difference between Portugal and Malaysia?
On an average Portugal income it differs by roughly €2,776 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.
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Figures from primary government sources. Information, not advice.

Sources

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