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 2.2 times more expensive than Vietnam overall. A ₫1,900,000,000 salary in Vietnam would need to be roughly €142,000 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.
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A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Vietnam and Portugal.
What does your salary buy?
₫1,900,000,000 → €142,000
To maintain the same standard of living in Portugal
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 4.3 times more
Groceries
pay 39.0% more
Transportation
pay 2.3 times more
Housing
pay 2.6 times more
Childcare
pay 4.3% more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 2.3 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.
Cost of living by city
Cost of living varies a lot by city. Each figure is a city's overall cost of living as a percentage of New York City (the priciest, = 100%).
On average, cities in Portugal cost about 60% more than cities in Vietnam.
Compare cities head-to-head
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
What the data shows about people moving from Vietnam to Portugal.
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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110.58
Vietnam
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Portugal compared to Vietnam.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Portugal performs significantly better than Vietnam across all safety metrics.
How's the healthcare?
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.
What about the environment?
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.
Will I have good infrastructure?
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.
What are the job prospects?
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.
Is it good for families?
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 generally does better on family life, though Vietnam leads in literacy rate.
Sources: World Bank (2021–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2011–2021), World Health Organization (2024), General Department Of Taxation - Ministry Of Finance (2016), Autoridade Tributária e Aduaneira (2016), The World Factbook (2021). How we calculate this
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| 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) |
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| 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) |
Data:
Viet Nam Meteorological and Hydrological Administration,
Instituto Português do Mar e da Atmosfera
Visitor Visa Requirements
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
Visa Required
Portugal passport holder visiting Vietnam
Visa Online (e-Visa)Data: 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 Vietnam?
On average Portugal is around 116% pricier than Vietnam, with notable variation by city.
How much money do I need to move to Portugal?
Budget about €35,500 for 3 months in Portugal (based on a ₫1,900,000,000 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Portugal?
Connectivity is usually fine (Portugal: 45.2 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?
Is Portugal safe for expats?
Portugal performs significantly better than Vietnam across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Portugal is 0.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.5 in Vietnam.
How is healthcare in Portugal compared to Vietnam?
Vietnam generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Portugal leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 58.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Portugal, compared to 11.1 in Vietnam. Portugal scores 88 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Vietnam: 68).
What's the weather like in Portugal compared to Vietnam?
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.
What language do they speak in Portugal?
The official language in Portugal is Portuguese. In Vietnam, the official language is Vietnamese.
