Portugal Country Guide
Portugal Country Guide
Everything you need to know about moving to Portugal
Portugal Overview
Portugal, with its stunning landscapes, rich cultural heritage, and welcoming atmosphere, stands out as an ideal destination for expats seeking a unique European experience. Its affordable cost of living, particularly in comparison to many Western European countries, allows expats to stretch their budgets further. Additionally, Portugal’s mild climate, low crime rate, diverse outdoor activities, and high-quality healthcare make it an attractive option for those looking to enhance their overall well-being. With English widely spoken and a growing expat community, Portugal provides a seamless transition for North Americans, offering a blend of Old World charm and modern amenities.
Major advantages of Portugal
Become an EU citizen in only 5 years
#1 place to retire in 2023, according to International Living
Universal healthcare
6th safest country in the world
Affordable, with 32% lower cost of living than the U.S. on average
Multiple visa options
Great climate: 200 days of sunshine per year with average temperature range of 62 - 81 degrees F
Cost of living is 27% lower than the U.S. on average
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Helpful resources
Partner Article: Protect Yourself From Currency Volatility When Purchasing a Property in Portugal
December 12, 2023
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Portugal client reviews
StartAbroad made the process easy and manageable. Anna is the BEST, she informed me of the necessary steps to get me to Portugal. StartAbroad helped with housing, needed documents, and the million questions I had. I highly recommend their services if you want an easy and very manageable process to travel and live overseas.
Joyce L.
Portugal Concierge Client
5/5
We hired StartAbroad to help us find a long-term rental in Portugal and we’re extremely happy that we did. Because we wanted to be in the Algarve where longer term rentals aren’t easy to find, Anna from StartAbroad helped us create a wish list that matched our budget [and] still managed to check the boxes that were important to us. Based on that, she compiled listings for us to see as soon as we touched down in Portugal from the US. Armed with that, and a little bit of luck, we were able to find a home that was everything we’d hoped for!
We feel very confident recommending StartAbroad to anyone looking to relocate abroad.
Richard F.
Rental Search Client
5/5
We greatly appreciated the personable…concierge service that StartAbroad offered. [They] listened to what we said and what we did not say and helped us plan a very fun, but strategic exploratory trip. We were able to see multiple cities during our very brief visit and have a lot of fun along the way.
Tea N.
Exploratory Trip Client
5/5
Frequently asked questions
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Your bundles aren't exactly what I'm looking for. Can I create a custom bundle?
Yes. Clients realize savings when they book two or more services via our bundled approach. While we do have standard bundles — including our Concierge Relocation Support and Digital Nomad Bundle — which meet many of our clients’ needs, if those bundles do not cover the type of support you are looking for, we will work with you to create a bundle of support services tailored specifically to you.
I just need to speak with an expert. Do you offer consultation calls?
Yes. We offer free 15-minute consultation calls. If you would like to spend more time on a call with an international relocation specialist, we offer coaching calls for 30 or 60 minutes.
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