Portugal vs The Netherlands

Portugal is cheaper than The Netherlands — $1,533/mo vs $2,401/mo. Portugal is cheaper than 25 of 41 European countries; The Netherlands is pricier than 33 of 41 European countries.

The Netherlands is safer than Portugal — 4.3/5 vs 2.9/5. Portugal is less safe than 23 of 41 European countries; The Netherlands is safer than 32 of 41 European countries.

The Netherlands scores higher on mobility than Portugal — 4.2/5 vs 3.1/5. Portugal is easier to get around than 23 of 41 European countries; The Netherlands is easier to get around than 40 of 41 European countries.

The Netherlands scores higher on culture than Portugal — 3.9/5 vs 3.4/5. Portugal is lighter on culture than 24 of 41 European countries; The Netherlands is richer in culture than 33 of 41 European countries.

Portugal's passport reaches 102 destinations visa-free to The Netherlands's 105 — The Netherlands 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.

The Netherlands is better connected than Portugal — 78M passengers/yr vs 73M passengers/yr. Portugal is busier than 61 of 87 countries worldwide; The Netherlands is busier than 63 of 87 countries worldwide. Portugal sees ~7 air passengers per resident a year; The Netherlands sees ~5 air passengers per resident a year — a derived figure, not itself ranked.

Portugal runs -1°C to 32°C for most people; The Netherlands runs -14°C to 29°C for most people. Depends on you — which range fits your tolerance is the real question here, not a score.