Moving to Alabama from Portugal
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Portugal to Alabama — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Portugal to Alabama, you would find that Alabama is 31.5% more expensive than Portugal overall. A €65,700 salary in Portugal would need to be roughly $72,038 in Alabama to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in English.
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How your spending power changes when you relocate from Portugal to Alabama.
What does your salary buy?
€65,700 → $72,038
To maintain the same standard of living in Alabama
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Restaurants
pay 19.2% more
Groceries
pay 54.2% more
Transportation
pay 4.9% less
Housing
pay 30.4% more
Childcare
pay 84.2% more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 55.8% 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?
Real numbers on people moving from Portugal to Alabama, and how the trend has changed.
people moved from Portugal to United States · OECD (latest data available)
Who's moving to United States?
Top countries of origin for United States's foreign-born residents.
- 10,853,105
- 2,723,764
- 2,184,110
- 2,061,178
- 1,829,251
- 1,410,659
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42.191,313
Portugal
Key Indicator Comparison
How Portugal and Alabama stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
How's the healthcare?
share of adults with obesity
Portugal performs better than Alabama across all health & wellbeing metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
Alabama performs significantly 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
Alabama performs significantly better than Portugal across all employment & economy metrics.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
Portugal performs better than Alabama across all family life metrics.
Data: The World Factbook
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Lisbon | Montgomery |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 61°/48°F (16°/9°C) | 63°/40°F (17°/4°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 71°/56°F (22°/13°C) | 84°/60°F (29°/16°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 81°/63°F (27°/17°C) | 90°/69°F (32°/21°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 65°/53°F (18°/12°C) | 69°/45°F (21°/7°C) |
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| Month | Lisbon | Montgomery |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 58°/47°F (14.5°/8.2°C) | 57°/36°F (14.1°/2.1°C) |
| Feb | 60°/48°F (15.6°/9.0°C) | 62°/39°F (16.6°/4.0°C) |
| Mar | 64°/50°F (17.6°/9.9°C) | 70°/45°F (20.9°/7.4°C) |
| Apr | 66°/52°F (19.1°/11.1°C) | 77°/52°F (24.8°/10.9°C) |
| May | 71°/55°F (21.7°/13.0°C) | 84°/61°F (28.9°/15.9°C) |
| Jun | 77°/60°F (24.8°/15.6°C) | 90°/68°F (32.1°/20.1°C) |
| Jul | 81°/63°F (27.4°/17.4°C) | 92°/71°F (33.4°/21.9°C) |
| Aug | 82°/64°F (27.9°/17.7°C) | 92°/71°F (33.3°/21.7°C) |
| Sep | 80°/63°F (26.4°/17.0°C) | 87°/65°F (30.7°/18.4°C) |
| Oct | 72°/58°F (22.4°/14.6°C) | 78°/53°F (25.7°/11.9°C) |
| Nov | 64°/52°F (17.8°/11.2°C) | 69°/44°F (20.6°/6.6°C) |
| Dec | 59°/48°F (14.8°/8.9°C) | 60°/37°F (15.3°/3.0°C) |
Data:
Instituto Português do Mar e da Atmosfera,
National Weather Service
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Portugal and United States. To live, work, or study long-term in United States, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check United States's immigration authority.
Portugal passport holder visiting United States
Electronic Travel Authorisation
United States passport holder visiting Portugal
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 Alabama than Portugal?
Generally yes: Alabama runs about 4% cheaper than Portugal on average, though it depends heavily on the city.
How much money do I need to move to Alabama?
A safe rule of thumb is 3 months of local expenses plus relocation costs. On a €65,700 comparable salary, that's around $18,010 in Alabama for everyday spending, before flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Alabama?
Working remotely from Alabama's major cities is generally feasible. The legal layer matters more — visa category, employer policy on overseas employees, and tax residency in Portugal and Alabama.
How is healthcare in Alabama compared to Portugal?
Portugal performs better than Alabama across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What's the weather like in Alabama compared to Portugal?
The average high temperature in Montgomery is 76°F, compared to 69°F in Lisbon. Montgomery receives around 53.1 in of rainfall per year, while Lisbon gets 29.6 in.
What language do they speak in Alabama?
The official language in Alabama is English. In Portugal, the official language is Portuguese.
