Moving to Portugal from Guatemala
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Guatemala to Portugal — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Guatemala to Portugal, you would find that Portugal is 43.3% more expensive than Guatemala overall. A GTQ571,522 salary in Guatemala would need to be roughly €83,567 in Portugal to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Portuguese.
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What to expect for your wallet after moving from Guatemala to Portugal.
What does your salary buy?
GTQ571,522 → €83,567
To maintain the same standard of living in Portugal
Calculate with your salary →Where you'll feel the difference day-to-day
Restaurants
pay 77.3% more
Groceries
pay 8.6% less
Transportation
pay 85.9% more
Housing
pay 40.5% more
Childcare
pay 100.0% more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 2.7% 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.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
How many people actually move from Guatemala to Portugal, based on official data.
Who's moving to Portugal?
Top countries of origin for Portugal's foreign-born residents.
- 179,524
- 154,017
- 104,164
- 80,570
- 68,299
- 53,384
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121.32
Guatemala
Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Guatemala to Portugal.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Portugal performs significantly better than Guatemala across all safety metrics.
How's the healthcare?
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 Guatemala leads in healthcare spending per person.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Guatemala generally does better on environment, though Portugal leads in air pollution deaths.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
share of households with internet
Portugal generally does better on infrastructure, though Guatemala leads in water stress level.
What are the job prospects?
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
Guatemala generally does better on employment & economy, though Portugal leads in gdp per capita.
Is it good for families?
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
Portugal performs significantly better than Guatemala across all family life metrics.
Data: Superintendence of the Tax Administration, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Guatemala City | Lisbon |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 77°/55°F (25°/13°C) | 61°/48°F (16°/9°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 80°/61°F (27°/16°C) | 71°/56°F (22°/13°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 76°/60°F (25°/16°C) | 81°/63°F (27°/17°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 74°/58°F (24°/14°C) | 65°/53°F (18°/12°C) |
View all months
| Month | Guatemala City | Lisbon |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 75°/53°F (23.8°/11.5°C) | 58°/47°F (14.5°/8.2°C) |
| Feb | 77°/55°F (25.2°/12.9°C) | 60°/48°F (15.6°/9.0°C) |
| Mar | 80°/57°F (26.6°/14.0°C) | 64°/50°F (17.6°/9.9°C) |
| Apr | 82°/60°F (27.5°/15.4°C) | 66°/52°F (19.1°/11.1°C) |
| May | 81°/61°F (27.1°/16.2°C) | 71°/55°F (21.7°/13.0°C) |
| Jun | 78°/61°F (25.3°/16.2°C) | 77°/60°F (24.8°/15.6°C) |
| Jul | 76°/60°F (24.5°/15.8°C) | 81°/63°F (27.4°/17.4°C) |
| Aug | 77°/60°F (25.0°/15.8°C) | 82°/64°F (27.9°/17.7°C) |
| Sep | 76°/60°F (24.4°/15.8°C) | 80°/63°F (26.4°/17.0°C) |
| Oct | 75°/60°F (24.1°/15.4°C) | 72°/58°F (22.4°/14.6°C) |
| Nov | 74°/57°F (23.4°/14.0°C) | 64°/52°F (17.8°/11.2°C) |
| Dec | 74°/56°F (23.4°/13.1°C) | 59°/48°F (14.8°/8.9°C) |
Data:
Instituto Nacional de Sismología, Vulcanología, Meteorología e Hidrología (INSIVUMEH),
Instituto Português do Mar e da Atmosfera
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Guatemala 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.
Guatemala passport holder visiting Portugal
Visa Free
Portugal passport holder visiting Guatemala
Visa FreeData: 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 Guatemala?
No — Portugal is on average about 27% more expensive than Guatemala. City-level variation matters.
How much money do I need to move to Portugal?
Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly €20,892 in Portugal on a GTQ571,522 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees).
Can I work remotely from Portugal?
Internet is rarely the blocker — Portugal has 43.5 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.
Is Portugal safe for expats?
Portugal performs significantly better than Guatemala across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Portugal is 0.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 20.0 in Guatemala.
How is healthcare in Portugal compared to Guatemala?
Portugal generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Guatemala leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 57.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Portugal, compared to 12.8 in Guatemala. Portugal scores 88 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Guatemala: 59).
What's the weather like in Portugal compared to Guatemala?
The average high temperature in Lisbon is 69°F, compared to 77°F in Guatemala City. Lisbon receives around 29.6 in of rainfall per year, while Guatemala City gets 46.7 in.
What language do they speak in Portugal?
The official language in Portugal is Portuguese. In Guatemala, the official language is Spanish.
