Moving to Portugal from Louisiana
What to Expect
Considering a move from Louisiana to Portugal? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Louisiana to Portugal, you would find that Portugal is 11.3% cheaper than Louisiana. A $75,000 salary in Louisiana would need to be roughly €63,276 in Portugal to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Portuguese. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Lisbon averages 69°F vs 79°F in Baton Rouge, making it significantly cooler.
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A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Louisiana and Portugal.
What does your salary buy?
$75,000 → €63,276
To maintain the same standard of living in Portugal
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 17.1% less
Groceries
pay 29.7% less
Transportation
pay 36.6% more
Housing
pay 27.9% less
Childcare
pay 34.1% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 32.6% less
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 Louisiana to Portugal.
people moved from United States 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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20.7,980
United States
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Portugal compared to Louisiana.
How's the healthcare?
share of adults with obesity
Portugal performs significantly better than Louisiana across all health & wellbeing metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
Louisiana performs better than Portugal across all infrastructure metrics.
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
Louisiana generally does better on employment & economy, though Portugal leads in poverty rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
Portugal performs significantly better than Louisiana across all family life metrics.
Data: Bureau of Economic Analysis, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), OECD Regional Demography, US Census Bureau (American Community Survey)
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Baton Rouge | Lisbon |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 67°/45°F (19°/7°C) | 61°/48°F (16°/9°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 85°/64°F (30°/18°C) | 71°/56°F (22°/13°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 91°/72°F (33°/22°C) | 81°/63°F (27°/17°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 72°/50°F (22°/10°C) | 65°/53°F (18°/12°C) |
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| Month | Baton Rouge | Lisbon |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 62°/41°F (16.8°/5.1°C) | 58°/47°F (14.5°/8.2°C) |
| Feb | 66°/44°F (18.7°/6.9°C) | 60°/48°F (15.6°/9.0°C) |
| Mar | 73°/50°F (22.6°/10.2°C) | 64°/50°F (17.6°/9.9°C) |
| Apr | 79°/57°F (26.3°/13.8°C) | 66°/52°F (19.1°/11.1°C) |
| May | 86°/65°F (30.1°/18.4°C) | 71°/55°F (21.7°/13.0°C) |
| Jun | 91°/71°F (32.7°/21.9°C) | 77°/60°F (24.8°/15.6°C) |
| Jul | 92°/74°F (33.4°/23.2°C) | 81°/63°F (27.4°/17.4°C) |
| Aug | 92°/73°F (33.6°/23.0°C) | 82°/64°F (27.9°/17.7°C) |
| Sep | 89°/69°F (31.5°/20.3°C) | 80°/63°F (26.4°/17.0°C) |
| Oct | 81°/58°F (27.1°/14.4°C) | 72°/58°F (22.4°/14.6°C) |
| Nov | 72°/49°F (22.2°/9.4°C) | 64°/52°F (17.8°/11.2°C) |
| Dec | 64°/43°F (17.8°/5.9°C) | 59°/48°F (14.8°/8.9°C) |
Data:
National Weather Service,
Instituto Português do Mar e da Atmosfera
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between United States 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.
United States passport holder visiting Portugal
Visa Free
Portugal passport holder visiting United States
Electronic Travel AuthorisationData: 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 Louisiana?
On average Portugal is about 4% less expensive than Louisiana, with major cities narrowing the gap.
How much money do I need to move to Portugal?
Budget about €15,819 for 3 months in Portugal (based on a $75,000 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Portugal?
From major Portugal cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in Louisiana and Portugal are what actually decide it long-term.
How is healthcare in Portugal compared to Louisiana?
Portugal performs significantly better than Louisiana across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What's the weather like in Portugal compared to Louisiana?
The average high temperature in Lisbon is 69°F, compared to 79°F in Baton Rouge. Lisbon receives around 29.6 in of rainfall per year, while Baton Rouge gets 60.6 in.
What language do they speak in Portugal?
The official language in Portugal is Portuguese. In Louisiana, the official language is English.
