Living in Portugal ! If you already spend your holidays here, why don't you stay there?

If you already spend your holidays here, why not stay here?

In addition to all the reasons you already know, know that Portugal has attractive conditions to make your investment here.

Portugal is a special country in many aspects, among them, we can highlight the benefits arising from its location.

This country is located in southwestern Europe, on the Iberian Peninsula and has approximately 92 thousand km². It is bounded to the south and west by the Atlantic Ocean and to the north and east by Spain.
There are those who say that Portugal, along with Spain, Italy and Greece, have the most pleasant climates on the European continent. In the case of Portugal, its entire surface is located in the region classified as light, according to the Köppen-Geiger classification.

In practical terms, this means that the average temperature in Portugal is 16°C (60.8°F), being 18°C (64.4°F) in the south and 13°C (55.4°F) in the north of the country.

In addition to the Climate, Portugal's social and economic indices point to the country with a High Development Index (HDI). This is in accordance with the determination of the United Nations Development Program (UNDP).

Finally, it is worth knowing that Portugal occupies the 38th position in the ranking of human development.

Some additional interesting information about Portugal:

The life expectancy of its inhabitants is 81.9 years, one of the longest in the world.
It has one of the best health systems in the world.
It is a member of the European Union (EU), the United Nations (UN), the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD).

Cost of living
Questions related to the cost of living in Portugal are quite common. Not least because moving to another country requires good financial planning.

It is important to note that, although Portugal is considered a small country in territorial size, it has different cost of living patterns depending on the region under analysis.

The first rule is: the smaller the structure of the city (considering the routes of circulation, number of health centers, entertainment points, etc.) and the further away from the big cities, the lower the cost of living.

Portugal also has large urban centers, where corporations, shopping malls and business centers are well located. We all know these regions very well and we can highlight, among them, the cities of Lisbon, Porto and Faro.

Well, although these regions are quite different, Portugal has a unique characteristic. Most of the daily costs (except those related to housing) are usually similar regardless of the city where you live. And they are usually quite low when compared to the rest of Europe.

That is, expenses with electricity, water, gas, television, internet and transport do not change much. No matter where you're living.

Quality of life
Quality of life can be summarized as attributes of a given place that contribute to a less stressed lifestyle.

This includes the availability of essential services such as healthcare, a sense of safety, mobility options and basic infrastructure. And, on this subject, few countries are more qualified than Portugal.

When it comes to health, Portugal has an excellent public health structure. It consists of local health centers and also public and private hospitals, which serve its entire population.

For this reason, Portugal was one of the few countries where the national health system did not collapse during the COVID-19 pandemic.

It should also be noted that foreigners can have access to public healthcare. To do this, it is necessary to obtain the user number.

As for security, Portugal was considered in 2022 the sixth safest country in the world by the Global Peace Index. To give you an idea, France is in 60th place, Brazil in 126th, South Africa in 123rd and the USA in 121st.

Finally, in relation to mobility, Portugal was elected by the "Transport Scoreboard" as the second European country with the best roads. This has resulted, since 2010, in a reduction in the number of deaths resulting from road accidents.

Public transport should also be highlighted. This is because Portugal has a railway that crosses the entire country, from north to south. Which makes a train trip almost mandatory.

As for the metro service, Lisbon and Porto have a well-structured system. Regarding buses, most cities are well equipped with affordable and reliable vehicles.

Portuguese language
The language is a great advantage for Brazilians who wish to live in Portugal. In addition, for those who want to take the opportunity to learn other languages, English is commonly used in Portugal.

As for the French language, it is important to mention that Portugal and France have a strong connection built over the years. That is why the exchange of citizens between these two countries is quite frequent and has been increasing over time.

For this reason, there are some Portuguese cities where the French language is widely spoken. Especially in the northern part of the country. Currently, about 50,000 French people reside in Portugal. This makes them the seventh largest foreign community in the country, behind Brazil, Cape Verde, Romania, Ukraine, the United Kingdom and China.

A curious fact is that French citizens are the ones who have acquired the most property in Portugal. Then come the British, Brazilian, Swiss and Chinese citizens.

Here, you will feel at home!