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| Portugal | Italy | |
|---|---|---|
| Residency route | Portugal distinguishes between short-stay Schengen visas and long-sta… | Italy distinguishes between short-stay Schengen visas and long-stay n… |
| Income tax | Personal Income Tax in Portugal, known as Imposto sobre o Rendimento… | No verified guide yet |
| Healthcare | Portugal's public healthcare is delivered via the National Health Ser… | No verified guide yet |
| Climate | Portugal has a predominantly Mediterranean climate (Köppen Csa/Csb) w… | No verified guide yet |
| Cost of living | The national minimum wage (Salário Mínimo Nacional) stands at €870/mo… | No verified guide yet |
| Inflation trend | Consumer prices in Portugal rose 2.3% year-over-year in 2025 (World B… | Consumer prices in Italy rose 1.5% year-over-year in 2025 (World Bank… |
| Buying property | Foreign nationals face no restrictions on owning Portuguese real esta… | No verified guide yet |