Moving to Portugal from Vietnam
What to Expect
Considering a move from Vietnam to Portugal? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Vietnam to Portugal, you would find that Portugal is 2.7 times more expensive than Vietnam overall. A ₫1,972,386,622 salary in Vietnam would need to be roughly €113,123 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 82°F in Hanoi, making it significantly cooler. A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Vietnam and Portugal. What does your salary buy? ₫1,972,386,622 → €113,123 To maintain the same standard of living in Portugal How key spending categories compare Restaurants pay 4.4 times more Groceries pay 60.9% more Transportation pay 2.9 times more Housing pay 3.4 times more Childcare pay 71.5% more Entertainment and Sports pay 2.8 times 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. We've teamed up with a vetted network of international movers to help MyLifeElsewhere readers plan their move with confidence. Tell us about your move and get up to 5 free, no-obligation quotes in under 2 minutes. What the data shows about people moving from Vietnam to Portugal. Top countries of origin for Portugal's foreign-born residents. The numbers behind daily life in Portugal compared to Vietnam. per 100,000 people per year per 100,000 people per year Portugal performs significantly better than Vietnam across all safety metrics. 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 Vietnam generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Portugal leads in doctors per 10,000 people. deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year Portugal performs significantly better than Vietnam across all environment metrics. fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work higher means greater strain on freshwater supply annual consumption — reflects grid capacity share of households with internet Portugal performs significantly better than Vietnam across all infrastructure metrics. percentage of the labour force without work a broad measure of economic output per person the highest marginal rate on personal income share of people below the poverty line Vietnam generally does better on employment & economy, though Portugal leads in gdp per capita. 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 Vietnam across all family life metrics. Data: General Department Of Taxation - Ministry Of Finance, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank Monthly averages — select a city to compare. Avg. annual high / low Avg. annual high / low Data: Short-stay tourist visa rules between Vietnam 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. Vietnam passport holder visiting Portugal Portugal passport holder visiting Vietnam Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements. On average Portugal is around 72% pricier than Vietnam, with notable variation by city. Budget about €28,281 for 3 months in Portugal (based on a ₫1,972,386,622 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees. 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? Portugal performs significantly better than Vietnam across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Portugal is 0.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.5 in Vietnam. Vietnam 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 8.3 in Vietnam. Portugal scores 88 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Vietnam: 68). The average high temperature in Lisbon is 69°F, compared to 82°F in Hanoi. Lisbon receives around 29.6 in of rainfall per year, while Hanoi gets 64.1 in. The official language in Portugal is Portuguese. In Vietnam, the official language is Vietnamese. How Far Will Your Money Go?
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Months Hanoi Lisbon Jan–Mar 71°/62°F (22°/16°C) 61°/48°F (16°/9°C) Apr–Jun 88°/75°F (31°/24°C) 71°/56°F (22°/13°C) Jul–Sep 90°/78°F (32°/26°C) 81°/63°F (27°/17°C) Oct–Dec 79°/66°F (26°/19°C) 65°/53°F (18°/12°C) View all months
Month Hanoi Lisbon Jan 68°/58°F (20.0°/14.6°C) 58°/47°F (14.5°/8.2°C) Feb 70°/61°F (21.3°/16.2°C) 60°/48°F (15.6°/9.0°C) Mar 74°/66°F (23.5°/18.7°C) 64°/50°F (17.6°/9.9°C) Apr 82°/71°F (27.7°/21.9°C) 66°/52°F (19.1°/11.1°C) May 89°/76°F (31.7°/24.5°C) 71°/55°F (21.7°/13.0°C) Jun 93°/79°F (33.8°/26.3°C) 77°/60°F (24.8°/15.6°C) Jul 92°/80°F (33.3°/26.5°C) 81°/63°F (27.4°/17.4°C) Aug 90°/78°F (32.5°/25.8°C) 82°/64°F (27.9°/17.7°C) Sep 89°/76°F (31.6°/24.7°C) 80°/63°F (26.4°/17.0°C) Oct 85°/72°F (29.6°/22.4°C) 72°/58°F (22.4°/14.6°C) Nov 79°/67°F (26.3°/19.2°C) 64°/52°F (17.8°/11.2°C) Dec 72°/60°F (22.1°/15.4°C) 59°/48°F (14.8°/8.9°C) 
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