Which country has the most advantageous taxation between Grece and Portugal?

The top marginal income tax rate is 44% in Grece compared to 48% in Portugal. Corporate tax is 22% in Grece and 19% in Portugal. Grece: Flat tax 7 % pour retraités étrangers. Portugal: Incentivo Fiscal à Investigação Científica e Inovação (IFICI).

What is the cost of living between Grece and Portugal?

The monthly cost for a single person is approximately 900 EUR in Grece compared to 1200 EUR in Portugal (excluding rent). City center rent costs around 600 EUR in Grece and 950 EUR in Portugal.

Should you choose Grece or Portugal for relocation?

The choice depends on your personal situation. Grece offers an average temperature of 18 degrees, a safety score of 8/10 and internet at 55 Mbps. Portugal offers 17 degrees, a safety score of 9/10 and internet at 120 Mbps. Check our detailed comparison to find the best destination.

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Grece

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Portugal

Grece vs Portugal

Complete comparison for your tax relocation

Top income tax bracket

44%

🇬🇷 Grece

48%

🇵🇹 Portugal

Monthly cost (single)

900 €

🇬🇷 Grece

1 200 €

🇵🇹 Portugal

Safety

8/10

🇬🇷 Grece

9/10

🇵🇹 Portugal

Taxation

🇬🇷Grece

🇵🇹Portugal

Top income tax bracket	44%	48%
Corporate tax	22%	19%
Capital gains	15%	28%
VAT	24%	23%
Tax treaty with France	Yes	Yes
Special regime	Flat tax 7 % pour retraités étrangers	Incentivo Fiscal à Investigação Científica e Inovação (IFICI)
Territorial taxation	No	No

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Flat tax 7 % pour retraités étrangers

Duration: 15 ans

Les retraités qui transferent leur résidence fiscale en Grece peuvent bénéficier d'un taux forfaitaire de 7 % sur tous leurs revenus de source étrangere (pensions, revenus fonciers, dividendes, intérets). Ce régime est tres attractif pour les retraités français.

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Incentivo Fiscal à Investigação Científica e Inovação (IFICI)

Duration: 10 ans

Successeur du NHR depuis 2024. Taux forfaitaire de 20 % sur les revenus portugais pour les nouveaux résidents fiscaux exerçant des activités à haute valeur ajoutée ou dans la recherche scientifique.

Cost of living

🇬🇷Grece

🇵🇹Portugal

Monthly cost (single)	900 €	1 200 €
Monthly cost (couple)	1 500 €	1 900 €
City center rent	600 €	950 €
Outside city rent	400 €	600 €

Estimated total monthly budget (single, with city center rent)

🇬🇷 Grece1 500 €/mo

🇵🇹 Portugal2 150 €/mo

Grece is approximately 650 € cheaper per month in total.

Quality of life

🇬🇷Grece

🇵🇹Portugal

Average temperature	18°C	17°C
Safety	8/10	9/10
Health index	79/100	85/100
Internet	55 Mbps	120 Mbps
Timezone vs Paris	+1h	-1h
French-speaking community	Small	Medium

Settling in

🇬🇷Grece

🇵🇹Portugal

Residence permit delay	4 months	6 months
Company creation	4 days	5 days
Bank account	Moderate	Moderate
Political stability	6.5/10	8/10

Summary

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Grece

Top IT: 44% | Corp. tax: 22%
Cost of living: 900 €/mo
Safety: 8/10 | Health: 79/100
Regime: Flat tax 7 % pour retraités étrangers (15 ans)

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Portugal

Top IT: 48% | Corp. tax: 19%
Cost of living: 1 200 €/mo
Safety: 9/10 | Health: 85/100
Regime: Incentivo Fiscal à Investigação Científica e Inovação (IFICI) (10 ans)

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Disclaimer

The tax information presented is based on estimates from public sources (PwC, OECD, government sources). It does not constitute tax or legal advice. Tax rules change regularly and your personal situation may significantly affect the calculation. Consult a qualified professional before making any relocation decision.