How can I move to Portugal from the US?
How can I move to Portugal from the US? To live in Portugal, you must have a Portuguese residence permit. A residence permit can be obtained if you find work in the country, enroll in a long-term course of studies, marry a Portuguese citizen, or invest in Portugal's economy. You can live and work in Portugal freely if you're an EU citizen.
Where do most Americans live in Portugal?
Where do American expats live in Portugal? Expat life in Portugal is a dream. The biggest American expat communities are Lisbon, the Algarve, and Porto. Compared to some other European countries, Portugal manages to balance a high quality of life with a low cost of living.
What US state is most like Portugal?
While California is relatively larger than Portugal as a country, there are so many similarities that they share.
Can you live in Portugal on $2000 a month?
In Coimbra or Braga a couple could live quite comfortably on that same budget of around $1,600 per month. Living in Lisbon, Porto, or trendy areas of the Algarve is going to cost more, but in other areas you can easily have a nice, cushy life for $2,000—add another $700+ to that for an equivalent Lisbon lifestyle.