Do you want to live in a country rich in history, culture, gastronomy, landscapes, architecture and migrant job opportunities? Portugal is one of the most popular destinations for Latinos. And if you want to migrate to one of the most beautiful areas of Europe, you need to plan your budget.

According to the Expatistan cost of living calculator, Portugal is the cheapest country in Western Europe and also an expensive country compared to 55% of the world’s territories.

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Unlike New York, United States, Portugal offers a very low cost of living. Rural accommodation is affordable; For example, according to Numbeo, renting a one-bedroom apartment in the center of cities can cost 589 euros or renting an apartment outside the center can cost 447 euros.

Factors such as the purchasing power index, the cost of living index and the relationship between real estate prices and income are classified as “high” and “very high”.

Unlike New York, United States, Portugal offers a very low cost of living. Photo: Istock

Although Portugal is qualified “positively” for its low cost of living, many people don’t have enough to buy a home.

In addition, the monthly costs for services such as electricity, heating, water and garbage for an apartment of 85 square meters can reach 101.55 euros.

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Similarly, if you plan to have an internet service with 60 Mbps, unlimited data and other features, you will need to allocate an additional 33.09 euros per month.

As for the cost of food, it will be much cheaper for you to shop than to often eat in restaurants, since a dinner for two people in a “middle-class” establishment can cost a little more than 30.00 euros.

In the event that you want to enjoy a dish in a cheaper place, the budget will be reduced to 8.00 euros.

To get around and save some money, you can opt for local transport, which is considered “cheap, convenient and efficient”. The metro ticket in Lisbon costs € 1.34. Photo: Istock

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To get around and save some money, you can opt for local transport, which is considered “cheap, convenient and efficient”. The metro ticket in Lisbon costs 1.34 euros and the price of the pass valid for 24 hours is 6.40 euros.

If you want to buy a vehicle, you should know that 1 liter of gasoline costs about 1.52 euros.

Portugal is the cheapest country in Western Europe and it is also an expensive country compared to 55% of the world’s territory. Photo: Istock

And of course we should not forget about the budget for sports and leisure. If you are a gym enthusiast, the monthly fee is 32.08 euros; Moreover, if you also like to go to the movies, you only have to pay 7.00 euros for it.

If you are migrating as a single person in total, you may need a monthly budget of more than 2,252.67 euros to stay in Portugal.