What is expat life like in Portugal?

Portugal, with its welcoming locals and pleasant climate, offers expats a very good quality of life. However, career prospects and job security continue to rank poorly. Portugal attracts an above-average percentage of retirees. It also ranks in the top 10 for family life.

Is it better to live in Portugal or Spain?

Spain is much bigger than Portugal and that means its home to large cities whereas Portugal really only has Lisbon and Porto. If you want to live in or near a city, Spain has more options.

How easy is it to get a job in Portugal?

The easiest way to get a work visa for Portugal is to get a job offer from a Portuguese employer. The manager will submit your job offer to Portuguese authorities, and they will start the visa process. You then complete a visa application in your home country and submit it to your local consulate.

Is living in Portugal cheaper than Spain?

Portugal is 9.1% cheaper than Spain.

Which is better for expats Spain or Portugal?

Overall, however, Spain probably wins when it comes to weather as it has more areas with mild winter weather than Portugal. In Portugal, the mild winter weather is limited to anywhere south of Lisbon and especially around the Algarve.