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Portugal

Current 24x state
business: TIGHTENINGeconomy: STABLEhealth: STABLEhouseholds: STABLEhousing: PRESSUREinstitutions: STABLElegal: STABLEsafety: DETERIORATINGsociety: STABLE
24X DECISION

Portugal's main constraint is the business environment; its main strength is the economy. To decide on relocation, weigh whether that constraint matters for your profile: if it is your dominant factor, compare G20 markets with better conditions before committing capital or a move; if not, the overall base is reasonable.

WHAT TO DO NOW
RetirementA good mix for retirement: healthcare, cost and safety line up.
CONFIDENCE 73%UPDATED 20260905T221707ZSOURCES 7

Legal and institutional conditions remain stable (legal security 49/100, confidence 58, MEDIUM).

OverviewEconomyCost of LivingHousingHealthInternetSafetyFreedom
Portugal · Economy

Economy: so-so.

41/100 SO-SO
G20 median 43
UPDATED
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No time series — see score
24X READING

Measures the strength of the economic cycle: growth, jobs and credit. A high score means a base that lowers the risk of income shocks. It stands at 41/100 below the G20 median (43): so-so. It is driven mainly by unemployment and credit growth. In practice, income stability shouldn't be taken for granted.

24X DECISION

Neither good nor bad. Don't tie yourself to high fixed costs, and keep some room in case things turn. It'll get clearer in the next updates.

WHY · GDP_GROWTH_QOQ, UNEMPLOYMENT_RATE, ECB_MFI_CREDIT_GROWTH, BANKRUPTCIES_MOMENTUM
CONFIDENCE 36%OECD · Eurostat · ECB · WB · OMS · M-LabJSON
Portugal · Cost of Living

Cost of Living: so-so.

56/100 SO-SO
G20 median 56
UPDATED
20260905T221707Z
Cost of Living1.72.43.12024-112025-12PT
24X READING

Measures how much of your income essentials consume (housing, energy, prices). A high score means money goes further and leaves room to save. It stands at 56/100 below the G20 median (56): so-so. It is driven mainly by household pressure, housing pressure and inflation. In practice, saving depends on keeping fixed costs in check.

24X DECISION

You can save, but it's tight. Trim fixed costs (subscriptions, bills) and set some aside each month before spending. It'll get clearer in the next updates.

WHY · ETV04, ETV05, ETV02
CONFIDENCE 63%OECD · Eurostat · ECB · WB · OMS · M-LabJSON
Portugal · Housing

Housing: so-so.

52/100 SO-SO
G20 median 58
UPDATED
20260905T221707Z
No time series — see score
24X READING

Measures whether buying or renting is reasonable against local incomes. High = affordable housing; low = you overpay relative to what people earn. It stands at 52/100 below the G20 median (58): so-so. It is driven mainly by housing pressure, the labour market and household pressure. In practice, housing weighs but is manageable with planning.

24X DECISION

Housing weighs but is manageable. Before buying, check the mortgage and rents: often renting and waiting beats buying in a hurry. It'll get clearer in the next updates.

WHY · ETV05, ETV03, ETV04
CONFIDENCE 49%OECD · Eurostat · ECB · WB · OMS · M-LabJSON
Portugal · Health

Health: good.

66/100 GOOD
G20 median 60
UPDATED
20260905T221707Z
Health79.880.881.820112024PT
24X READING

Measures healthcare quality, access and cost. A high score lowers a major risk: a medical emergency wiping out years of savings. It stands at 66/100 above the G20 median (60): good. It is driven mainly by health. In practice, a medical emergency is unlikely to wreck your finances.

24X DECISION

On health, relax: if you get sick, it won't ruin you. A strong point if you're thinking of retiring or coming with kids. This changes if it worsens.

WHY · ETV13
CONFIDENCE 45%OECD · Eurostat · ECB · WB · OMS · M-LabJSON
Portugal · Internet

Internet: no data.

NO DATA NO DATA
UPDATED
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No time series — see score
24X READING

Measures connection speed, latency and stability. A high score supports income that depends on being online (remote work). There isn't enough data to read the level reliably.

24X DECISION

Internet holds up for work, but keep a plan B (mobile data, another area) in case it fails. It'll get clearer in the next updates.

WHY · —
CONFIDENCE —OECD · Eurostat · ECB · WB · OMS · M-LabJSON
Portugal · Safety

Safety: so-so.

45/100 SO-SO
G20 median 49
UPDATED
20260905T221707Z
24X READING

Measures crime and institutional stability. A high score protects both quality of life and the value of what you own. It stands at 45/100 below the G20 median (49): so-so. It is driven mainly by safety, institutional stability and crime. In practice, watch the trend before committing.

24X DECISION

Average safety; keep an eye on the trend before moving. It'll get clearer in the next updates.

WHY · ETV10, ETV18, ETV11, ETV21
CONFIDENCE 68%OECD · Eurostat · ECB · WB · OMS · M-LabJSON
Portugal · Freedom

Freedom: so-so.

57/100 SO-SO
G20 median 51
UPDATED
20260905T221707Z
24X READING

Measures civil liberties and the institutions that protect property and contracts, the quiet foundation of long-term wealth. It stands at 57/100 above the G20 median (51): so-so. It is driven mainly by civil liberties, freedom (Freedom House) and legal security. In practice, there's some uncertainty for long commitments.

24X DECISION

Average framework; keep it in mind for long-term commitments. It'll get clearer in the next updates.

WHY · ETV19, ETV28, ETV16
CONFIDENCE 82%OECD · Eurostat · ECB · WB · OMS · M-LabJSON