Which has lower income requirements: Portugal or Belize?

Portugal requires $4,050/mo; Belize requires $6,250/mo. See the comparison table for full details.

Is insurance required for Portugal or Belize?

Check the Insurance required row in the comparison table above.

Last Updated: Feb 2026

Side-by-side comparison of tax rules, income requirements, and visa difficulty.

Criteria	Portugal	Belize
Income	$4,050/mo	$6,250/mo
Savings Option	€36,800 in a Portuguese account	N/A
Visa Fee	$190	$250
Processing	3-5 months	2 weeks
Validity	2 years (renewable)	1 year
Cost Tier	Medium-High	Medium
Nomad Cost (est.)	~$3,200/mo	~$2,300/mo
1BR Rent	~$1400	~$900
Internet	160 Mbps	30 Mbps
Pet Friendliness	9/10	5/10
Tax trigger	183 days	183 days
Insurance required	Yes	Yes
Pet Catch (2026)	Portugal is incredibly pet-friendly; dogs are allowed on most outdoor restaurant patios and trains.	Requires an import permit from BAHA.