Moving to Pennsylvania from Portugal
What to Expect
Considering a move from Portugal to Pennsylvania? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Portugal to Pennsylvania, you would find that Pennsylvania is 56.7% more expensive than Portugal overall. A €65,577 salary in Portugal would need to be roughly $85,730 in Pennsylvania to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in English.
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A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Portugal and Pennsylvania.
What does your salary buy?
€65,577 → $85,730
To maintain the same standard of living in Pennsylvania
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 27.0% more
Groceries
pay 75.6% more
Transportation
pay 10.8% more
Housing
pay 53.4% more
Childcare
pay 2.7 times more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 72.8% 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?
What the data shows about people moving from Portugal to Pennsylvania.
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
The numbers behind daily life in Pennsylvania compared to Portugal.
How's the healthcare?
share of adults with obesity
Portugal performs better than Pennsylvania across all health & wellbeing metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
Pennsylvania 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
Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania 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 | Harrisburg |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 61°/48°F (16°/9°C) | 42°/25°F (5°/-4°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 71°/56°F (22°/13°C) | 71°/50°F (22°/10°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 81°/63°F (27°/17°C) | 81°/61°F (27°/16°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 65°/53°F (18°/12°C) | 52°/34°F (11°/1°C) |
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| Month | Lisbon | Harrisburg |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 58°/47°F (14.5°/8.2°C) | 36°/21°F (2.5°/-5.9°C) |
| Feb | 60°/48°F (15.6°/9.0°C) | 40°/23°F (4.4°/-5.1°C) |
| Mar | 64°/50°F (17.6°/9.9°C) | 49°/30°F (9.3°/-0.9°C) |
| Apr | 66°/52°F (19.1°/11.1°C) | 61°/40°F (16.1°/4.6°C) |
| May | 71°/55°F (21.7°/13.0°C) | 72°/50°F (22.2°/10.1°C) |
| Jun | 77°/60°F (24.8°/15.6°C) | 81°/60°F (27.2°/15.5°C) |
| Jul | 81°/63°F (27.4°/17.4°C) | 85°/64°F (29.2°/17.8°C) |
| Aug | 82°/64°F (27.9°/17.7°C) | 83°/63°F (28.2°/17.0°C) |
| Sep | 80°/63°F (26.4°/17.0°C) | 75°/55°F (23.8°/12.8°C) |
| Oct | 72°/58°F (22.4°/14.6°C) | 63°/42°F (17.4°/5.6°C) |
| Nov | 64°/52°F (17.8°/11.2°C) | 52°/35°F (11.1°/1.6°C) |
| Dec | 59°/48°F (14.8°/8.9°C) | 40°/26°F (4.4°/-3.2°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 Pennsylvania than Portugal?
On average Pennsylvania is around 14% pricier than Portugal, with notable variation by city.
How much money do I need to move to Pennsylvania?
Budget about $21,432 for 3 months in Pennsylvania (based on a €65,577 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Pennsylvania?
From major Pennsylvania cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in Portugal and Pennsylvania are what actually decide it long-term.
How is healthcare in Pennsylvania compared to Portugal?
Portugal performs better than Pennsylvania across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What's the weather like in Pennsylvania compared to Portugal?
The average high temperature in Harrisburg is 61°F, compared to 69°F in Lisbon. Harrisburg receives around 43.6 in of rainfall per year, while Lisbon gets 29.6 in.
What language do they speak in Pennsylvania?
The official language in Pennsylvania is English. In Portugal, the official language is Portuguese.
