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Moving to Portugal
A top destination for digital nomads and tech talent.
Pros & Cons of Living in Portugal
Pros
- Weather: One of the mildest and sunniest climates in Europe.
- Cost of Living: More affordable than most Western European countries.
- Safety: Consistently ranks as one of the safest countries in the world.
- Tech Scene: Rapidly growing hub for startups and digital nomads (Web Summit).
- People: Extremely friendly and English levels are very high.
Cons
- Bureaucracy: AIMA (immigration) is currently experiencing massive backlogs.
- Salaries: Local salaries are significantly lower than EU average.
- Housing: Rents in Lisbon/Porto have skyrocketed due to popularity.
- Heating: Houses are famously cold in winter due to poor insulation.