Moving to Portugal from Guinea-Bissau
What to Expect
Considering a move from Guinea-Bissau to Portugal? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Guinea-Bissau to Portugal. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Lisbon averages 69°F vs 90°F in Bissau, making it significantly cooler.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
What the data shows about people moving from Guinea-Bissau to Portugal.
people moved from Guinea-Bissau to Portugal · OECD (latest data available)
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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Guinea-Bissau
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Portugal compared to Guinea-Bissau.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Portugal performs significantly better than Guinea-Bissau 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
Guinea-Bissau generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Portugal leads in doctors per 10,000 people.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Guinea-Bissau 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
share of households with internet
Portugal generally does better on infrastructure, though Guinea-Bissau 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
share of people below the poverty line
Portugal generally does better on employment & economy, though Guinea-Bissau leads in unemployment rate.
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 Guinea-Bissau across all family life metrics.
Data: 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 | Bissau | Lisbon |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 92°/67°F (33°/20°C) | 61°/48°F (16°/9°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 91°/66°F (33°/19°C) | 71°/56°F (22°/13°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 87°/68°F (30°/20°C) | 81°/63°F (27°/17°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 90°/69°F (32°/21°C) | 65°/53°F (18°/12°C) |
View all months
| Month | Bissau | Lisbon |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 90°/67°F (32.0°/19.4°C) | 58°/47°F (14.5°/8.2°C) |
| Feb | 96°/72°F (35.4°/22.0°C) | 60°/48°F (15.6°/9.0°C) |
| Mar | 90°/63°F (32.1°/17.1°C) | 64°/50°F (17.6°/9.9°C) |
| Apr | 92°/64°F (33.4°/17.7°C) | 66°/52°F (19.1°/11.1°C) |
| May | 91°/67°F (33.0°/19.3°C) | 71°/55°F (21.7°/13.0°C) |
| Jun | 89°/68°F (31.4°/20.0°C) | 77°/60°F (24.8°/15.6°C) |
| Jul | 88°/68°F (30.9°/20.1°C) | 81°/63°F (27.4°/17.4°C) |
| Aug | 86°/68°F (30.2°/20.2°C) | 82°/64°F (27.9°/17.7°C) |
| Sep | 86°/67°F (30.0°/19.3°C) | 80°/63°F (26.4°/17.0°C) |
| Oct | 90°/69°F (32.2°/20.5°C) | 72°/58°F (22.4°/14.6°C) |
| Nov | 90°/69°F (32.2°/20.6°C) | 64°/52°F (17.8°/11.2°C) |
| Dec | — | 59°/48°F (14.8°/8.9°C) |
Data:
Instituto Nacional de Meteorologia da Guiné-Bissau,
Instituto Português do Mar e da Atmosfera
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Guinea-Bissau 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.
Guinea-Bissau passport holder visiting Portugal
Visa Required
Portugal passport holder visiting Guinea-Bissau
Visa on ArrivalData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
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 Guinea-Bissau across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Portugal is 0.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.1 in Guinea-Bissau.
How is healthcare in Portugal compared to Guinea-Bissau?
Guinea-Bissau 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 2.1 in Guinea-Bissau. Portugal scores 88 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Guinea-Bissau: 37).
What's the weather like in Portugal compared to Guinea-Bissau?
The average high temperature in Lisbon is 69°F, compared to 90°F in Bissau. Lisbon receives around 29.6 in of rainfall per year, while Bissau gets 69.1 in.
What language do they speak in Portugal?
The official language in Portugal is Portuguese. In Guinea-Bissau, the official languages are Portuguese and Upper Guinea Creole.
