Belgium vs Portugal

Portugal is cheaper than Belgium — $1,533/mo vs $2,622/mo. Belgium is pricier than 36 of 41 European countries; Portugal is cheaper than 25 of 41 European countries.

Belgium is safer than Portugal — 3.2/5 vs 2.9/5. Belgium is safer than 21 of 41 European countries; Portugal is less safe than 23 of 41 European countries.

Belgium scores higher on mobility than Portugal — 3.1/5 vs 3.1/5. Belgium is easier to get around than 24 of 41 European countries; Portugal is easier to get around than 23 of 41 European countries.

Belgium scores higher on culture than Portugal — 3.7/5 vs 3.4/5. Belgium is richer in culture than 26 of 41 European countries; Portugal is lighter on culture than 24 of 41 European countries.

Belgium's passport reaches 106 destinations visa-free to Portugal's 102 — Belgium opens more doors without a visa. Passport strength shifts over years of naturalisation, not months of planning, so it's a long-horizon footnote — not scored in the tally.

Portugal is better connected than Belgium — 73M passengers/yr vs 34M passengers/yr. Belgium is busier than 44 of 87 countries worldwide; Portugal is busier than 61 of 87 countries worldwide. Belgium sees ~3 air passengers per resident a year; Portugal sees ~7 air passengers per resident a year — a derived figure, not itself ranked.

Belgium runs -13°C to 30°C for most people; Portugal runs -1°C to 32°C for most people. Depends on you — which range fits your tolerance is the real question here, not a score.