Freedom Score

Emigrating from Slovenia to Portugal: tax and cost of living

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

Net per month€1,777
Per year vs. Slovenia+€2,309

IFICI 20% flat · Schengen · Visa-free EU

Tax

64/100

Residency

90/100

Cost of living

100/100

Living environment

73/100

Mobility

94/100

Ownership

85/100

Compared by dimension

On an average Slovenia income of €28,800 gross per year, you keep €21,326 net in Portugal: a difference of €2,309 per year compared with Slovenia.

  • Tax: on this income Portugal lands at an effective rate of about 26%, against 34% in Slovenia.
  • Passport and mobility: from Portugal you travel visa-free to 188 countries.
  • Residency: on our accessibility scale Portugal scores 90 out of 100 for obtaining residency.
  • Living environment: banking, internet, safety and healthcare together give Portugal a living-environment score of 73 out of 100.

The tax regime in Portugal

Portugal levies progressive income tax up to 53% for residents, but newcomers may benefit for 10 years under the IFICI regime (formerly NHR) with a 20% flat rate on Portuguese-sourced income and exemption on many foreign-source items. Dividends and capital gains are generally taxed at 28%.

Residency and visas in Portugal

EU/EEA citizens require no permit and may settle freely. Non-EU nationals have several routes including the D7 passive-income visa, D8 Digital Nomad visa and the Golden Visa (investment). Permanent residency is available after 5 years of legal stay.

  • D7 Visto de Residencia para Pessoas com Rendimentos · €8,460/year · 5 years to permanent residency
  • D8 Visto para Nomadas Digitais · €38,400/year · 5 years to permanent residency
  • Autorizacao de Residencia para Atividade de Investimento (ARI / Golden Visa) · €500,000 · 5 years to permanent residency
  • D3 Visto para Atividade Altamente Qualificada · 5 years to permanent residency
Read the full guide to PortugalTax, residency routes, property rules and quality of life, with sources.

Frequently asked questions

What is the financial difference between Slovenia and Portugal?
On an average Slovenia income it differs by roughly €2,309 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.

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