Moving to Portugal from Armenia

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Armenia to Portugal? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Armenia to Portugal, you would find that Portugal is 59.6% more expensive than Armenia overall. A AMD27,376,402 salary in Armenia would need to be roughly €82,054 in Portugal to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Portuguese.

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How Far Will Your Money Go?

A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Armenia and Portugal.

What does your salary buy?

AMD27,376,402 €82,054

To maintain the same standard of living in Portugal

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How key spending categories compare

Restaurants

pay 86.2% more

Groceries

pay 51.7% more

Transportation

pay 92.9% more

Housing

pay 93.5% more

Childcare

pay 63.0% more

Entertainment and Sports

pay 45.5% more

See full cost of living breakdown
Exchange rate: 1 AMD = 0.0024 EUR (July 2026)

Data: MyLifeElsewhere's crowdsourced cost of living database, with prices submitted and updated by users worldwide. Exchange rates are refreshed regularly from public sources.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Armenia to Portugal.

Living there in 2020
112 ↑ 12% vs 2015

people born in Armenia live in Portugal · UN DESA

Who's moving to Portugal?

Top countries of origin for Portugal's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Portugal compared to Armenia.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

AM
2.2
PT
0.8
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

AM
13.6
PT
7.2

Portugal performs significantly better than Armenia across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

AM
$2,033
PT
$4,928
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

AM
31.2
PT
57.7

Armenia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Portugal leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

AM
70.0
PT
10.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

AM
2.5t
PT
3.3t

Armenia generally does better on environment, though Portugal leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

AM
18.4
PT
43.5
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

AM
59.9%
PT
12.3%

Portugal performs significantly better than Armenia across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

AM
8.6%
PT
6.5%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

AM
$20,800
PT
$41,700

Portugal generally does better on employment & economy, though Armenia leads in top income tax rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

AM
76.1 yrs
PT
81.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

AM
12.2
PT
2.5

Portugal generally does better on family life, though Armenia leads in literacy rate.

Data: Tax Service of Republic of Armenia, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Yerevan Rain: 10.9 in/yr (277 mm)
65° / 42°F

Avg. annual high / low

Lisbon Rain: 29.6 in/yr (751 mm)
69° / 55°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Yerevan Lisbon
Jan–Mar 42°/24°F (5°/-5°C) 61°/48°F (16°/9°C)
Apr–Jun 75°/50°F (24°/10°C) 71°/56°F (22°/13°C)
Jul–Sep 88°/60°F (31°/15°C) 81°/63°F (27°/17°C)
Oct–Dec 54°/35°F (12°/1°C) 65°/53°F (18°/12°C)
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Month Yerevan Lisbon
Jan 34°/18°F (1.0°/-8.0°C) 58°/47°F (14.5°/8.2°C)
Feb 39°/21°F (4.0°/-6.0°C) 60°/48°F (15.6°/9.0°C)
Mar 52°/32°F (11.0°/0.0°C) 64°/50°F (17.6°/9.9°C)
Apr 66°/43°F (19.0°/6.0°C) 66°/52°F (19.1°/11.1°C)
May 75°/50°F (24.0°/10.0°C) 71°/55°F (21.7°/13.0°C)
Jun 84°/57°F (29.0°/14.0°C) 77°/60°F (24.8°/15.6°C)
Jul 91°/63°F (33.0°/17.0°C) 81°/63°F (27.4°/17.4°C)
Aug 90°/63°F (32.0°/17.0°C) 82°/64°F (27.9°/17.7°C)
Sep 82°/54°F (28.0°/12.0°C) 80°/63°F (26.4°/17.0°C)
Oct 70°/45°F (21.0°/7.0°C) 72°/58°F (22.4°/14.6°C)
Nov 54°/34°F (12.0°/1.0°C) 64°/52°F (17.8°/11.2°C)
Dec 39°/25°F (4.0°/-4.0°C) 59°/48°F (14.8°/8.9°C)

Data: Instituto Português do Mar e da Atmosfera Instituto Português do Mar e da Atmosfera

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Armenia 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.

Armenia passport

Armenia passport holder visiting Portugal

Visa Required
Armenia passport holders need a visa to enter Portugal.
Portugal passport

Portugal passport holder visiting Armenia

Visa Free
Portugal passport holders can enter Armenia without a visa.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it cheaper to live in Portugal than Armenia?

On average Portugal is around 25% pricier than Armenia, with notable variation by city.

How much money do I need to move to Portugal?

Budget about €20,514 for 3 months in Portugal (based on a AMD27,376,402 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.

Can I work remotely from Portugal?

Connectivity is usually fine (Portugal: 43.5 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Portugal offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Portugal safe for expats?

Portugal performs significantly better than Armenia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Portugal is 0.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.2 in Armenia.

How is healthcare in Portugal compared to Armenia?

Armenia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Portugal leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 57.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Portugal, compared to 31.2 in Armenia. Portugal scores 88 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Armenia: 68).

What's the weather like in Portugal compared to Armenia?

The average high temperature in Lisbon is 69°F, compared to 65°F in Yerevan. Lisbon receives around 29.6 in of rainfall per year, while Yerevan gets 10.9 in.

What language do they speak in Portugal?

The official language in Portugal is Portuguese. In Armenia, the official language is Armenian.

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At a Glance

AM PT
Population 3,000,756 10,242,081
Currency Armenian Dram (AMD) Euro (€)
Languages Armenian Portuguese
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +374 +351
Time zones 1 2
Emergency number 112