Moving to Portugal from Argentina
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Argentina to Portugal — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Argentina to Portugal, you would find that Portugal is 47.3% more expensive than Argentina overall. A ARS110,834,511 salary in Argentina would need to be roughly €87,909 in Portugal to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Portuguese. How your spending power changes when you relocate from Argentina to Portugal. What does your salary buy? ARS110,834,511 → €87,909 To maintain the same standard of living in Portugal The biggest cost differences at a glance Restaurants pay 7.0% more Groceries pay 12.3% more Transportation pay 47.5% more Housing pay 2.1 times more Childcare pay 2.5 times more Entertainment and Sports pay 25.0% more Data: MyLifeElsewhere's crowdsourced cost of living database, with prices submitted and updated by users worldwide. Exchange rates are refreshed regularly from public sources. We've teamed up with a vetted network of international movers to help MyLifeElsewhere readers plan their move with confidence. Tell us about your move and get up to 5 free, no-obligation quotes in under 2 minutes. Real numbers on people moving from Argentina to Portugal, and how the trend has changed. people moved from Argentina to Portugal · OECD (latest data available) Top countries of origin for Portugal's foreign-born residents. How Argentina and Portugal stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure. per 100,000 people per year per 100,000 people per year Portugal performs significantly better than Argentina across all safety metrics. annual government + private spending per person affects wait times and access to care WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access share of adults with obesity per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support Portugal generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Argentina leads in healthcare spending per person. deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year Portugal performs significantly better than Argentina across all environment metrics. fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work higher means greater strain on freshwater supply annual consumption — reflects grid capacity share of households with internet Argentina generally does better on infrastructure, though Portugal leads in broadband per 100 people. percentage of the labour force without work a broad measure of economic output per person the highest marginal rate on personal income share of people below the poverty line Argentina generally does better on employment & economy, though Portugal leads in gdp per capita. average years of life at birth deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better government spending on education as % of GDP percentage of adults who can read and write Argentina generally does better on family life, though Portugal leads in life expectancy. Data: Federal Administration of Public Revenue, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank Monthly averages — select a city to compare. Avg. annual high / low Avg. annual high / low Data: Short-stay tourist visa rules between Argentina and Portugal. To live, work, or study long-term in Portugal, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Portugal's immigration authority. Argentina passport holder visiting Portugal Portugal passport holder visiting Argentina Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements. Day-to-day costs in Portugal run about 33% higher than Argentina on average; specific cities can swing further. A safe rule of thumb is 3 months of local expenses plus relocation costs. On a ARS110,834,511 comparable salary, that's around €21,977 in Portugal for everyday spending, before flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees. With 43.5 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Portugal can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Argentina and Portugal. Portugal performs significantly better than Argentina across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Portugal is 0.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.3 in Argentina. Portugal generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Argentina leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 57.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Portugal, compared to 40.8 in Argentina. Portugal scores 88 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Argentina: 79). The average high temperature in Lisbon is 69°F, compared to 73°F in Buenos Aires. Lisbon receives around 29.6 in of rainfall per year, while Buenos Aires gets 48.7 in. The official language in Portugal is Portuguese. In Argentina, the official languages are Guaraní and Spanish. How Far Will Your Money Go?
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Months Buenos Aires Lisbon Jan–Mar 83°/66°F (29°/19°C) 61°/48°F (16°/9°C) Apr–Jun 67°/52°F (19°/11°C) 71°/56°F (22°/13°C) Jul–Sep 64°/48°F (17°/9°C) 81°/63°F (27°/17°C) Oct–Dec 78°/61°F (26°/16°C) 65°/53°F (18°/12°C) View all months
Month Buenos Aires Lisbon Jan 86°/68°F (30.1°/20.1°C) 58°/47°F (14.5°/8.2°C) Feb 84°/67°F (28.7°/19.2°C) 60°/48°F (15.6°/9.0°C) Mar 80°/64°F (26.8°/17.7°C) 64°/50°F (17.6°/9.9°C) Apr 73°/57°F (22.9°/13.8°C) 66°/52°F (19.1°/11.1°C) May 67°/51°F (19.3°/10.7°C) 71°/55°F (21.7°/13.0°C) Jun 61°/47°F (16.0°/8.1°C) 77°/60°F (24.8°/15.6°C) Jul 60°/45°F (15.3°/7.4°C) 81°/63°F (27.4°/17.4°C) Aug 64°/48°F (17.7°/8.8°C) 82°/64°F (27.9°/17.7°C) Sep 67°/51°F (19.3°/10.3°C) 80°/63°F (26.4°/17.0°C) Oct 73°/56°F (22.7°/13.3°C) 72°/58°F (22.4°/14.6°C) Nov 78°/61°F (25.6°/15.9°C) 64°/52°F (17.8°/11.2°C) Dec 83°/65°F (28.5°/18.4°C) 59°/48°F (14.8°/8.9°C) 
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