1. Top quality of life
Portugal is retaining the charms of the laid back lifestyle but meeting today’s modernity. The people appreciate how they can steadily achieve work-life balance and live in an environment with above-average levels of personal security, environmental quality and low crime rates. Portugal has been consistently ranking as the top location for the best quality of life, especially for new residents.
2. Unbelievably lower costs of living
Fancy having espresso for €0.60, a beer for only €1, and a delectable meal with a good glass of wine for less than €15? In Portugal, you can get all that!
With great climate all-year round and access to the inland Mediterranean Sea from the Atlantic Ocean, locals enjoy the freshest affordable produce, the freshest seafood and variety of meat all year round. Complemented with delectable spices and olive oil, every home’s kitchen staple, dining in Portugal is a daily gastronomical experience.
3. 300 days of summer
With its strategic location, Portugal enjoys one of the best climates in continental Europe. Warm springs, autumn months, long hot summers and relatively mild winters — Portugal is the ideal home. For many expats, moving to Portugal means enjoying a day out in the sun, freedom from snowy, extremely cold, gloomy conditions and the immersion in its ecological diversity, stunning beaches and unending coasts all year round.
4. Warm and friendly people
The passion for food, music, history, the arts and the freedom to express it, make the Portuguese one of the happiest people in the world.
There is music playing and dancing in the streets; the local theatres welcome children at play; people, young and old enjoy long nights out during weekends.
The Portuguese love seeing everyone immersed in the culture and enjoying life. They take time to enjoy their cups of coffee, football and the company of family and friends way into the night. Such is a good and happy life.