Moving to Portugal from Tajikistan

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Tajikistan to Portugal — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Tajikistan to Portugal.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

TJ
0.9
PT
0.8
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

TJ
13.9
PT
7.2

Portugal performs significantly better than Tajikistan across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

TJ
$364
PT
$4,928
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

TJ
21.3
PT
57.7

Tajikistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Portugal leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

TJ
159.0
PT
10.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

TJ
0.9t
PT
3.3t

Tajikistan generally does better on environment, though Portugal leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

TJ
0.1
PT
43.5
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

TJ
69.9%
PT
12.3%

Portugal performs significantly better than Tajikistan across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

TJ
7.0%
PT
6.5%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

TJ
$4,600
PT
$41,700

Portugal generally does better on employment & economy, though Tajikistan leads in top income tax rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

TJ
69.4 yrs
PT
81.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TJ
32.3
PT
2.5

Tajikistan generally does better on family life, though Portugal leads in life expectancy.

Data: National Center of Legislation under the President of the Republic of Tajikistan, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Dushanbe Rain: 25.7 in/yr (653 mm)
72° / 47°F

Avg. annual high / low

Lisbon Rain: 29.6 in/yr (751 mm)
69° / 55°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Dushanbe Lisbon
Jan–Mar 52°/33°F (11°/0°C) 61°/48°F (16°/9°C)
Apr–Jun 81°/56°F (27°/13°C) 71°/56°F (22°/13°C)
Jul–Sep 92°/59°F (33°/15°C) 81°/63°F (27°/17°C)
Oct–Dec 62°/39°F (17°/4°C) 65°/53°F (18°/12°C)
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Month Dushanbe Lisbon
Jan 47°/28°F (8.1°/-2.4°C) 58°/47°F (14.5°/8.2°C)
Feb 49°/31°F (9.3°/-0.8°C) 60°/48°F (15.6°/9.0°C)
Mar 59°/40°F (15.1°/4.4°C) 64°/50°F (17.6°/9.9°C)
Apr 71°/50°F (21.9°/9.8°C) 66°/52°F (19.1°/11.1°C)
May 80°/55°F (26.8°/12.9°C) 71°/55°F (21.7°/13.0°C)
Jun 91°/62°F (33.0°/16.8°C) 77°/60°F (24.8°/15.6°C)
Jul 96°/65°F (35.7°/18.3°C) 81°/63°F (27.4°/17.4°C)
Aug 94°/61°F (34.4°/16.0°C) 82°/64°F (27.9°/17.7°C)
Sep 86°/52°F (29.9°/11.3°C) 80°/63°F (26.4°/17.0°C)
Oct 74°/45°F (23.2°/7.1°C) 72°/58°F (22.4°/14.6°C)
Nov 62°/38°F (16.5°/3.3°C) 64°/52°F (17.8°/11.2°C)
Dec 51°/33°F (10.6°/0.3°C) 59°/48°F (14.8°/8.9°C)

Data: Instituto Português do Mar e da Atmosfera Instituto Português do Mar e da Atmosfera

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Tajikistan 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.

Tajikistan passport

Tajikistan passport holder visiting Portugal

Visa Required
Tajikistan passport holders need a visa to enter Portugal.
Portugal passport

Portugal passport holder visiting Tajikistan

Visa Free
Portugal passport holders can enter Tajikistan without a visa.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

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 Tajikistan across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Portugal is 0.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.9 in Tajikistan.

How is healthcare in Portugal compared to Tajikistan?

Tajikistan 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 21.3 in Tajikistan. Portugal scores 88 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Tajikistan: 67).

What's the weather like in Portugal compared to Tajikistan?

The average high temperature in Lisbon is 69°F, compared to 72°F in Dushanbe. Lisbon receives around 29.6 in of rainfall per year, while Dushanbe gets 25.7 in.

What language do they speak in Portugal?

The official language in Portugal is Portuguese. In Tajikistan, the official languages are Russian and Tajik.

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At a Glance

TJ PT
Population 9,119,347 10,242,081
Currency Tajikistani Somoni (TJS) Euro (€)
Languages Russian, Tajik Portuguese
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +992 +351
Time zones 1 2
Emergency number 112