This is one of Portugal’s greatest assets. The country’s minimum wage is only 635 euros in 2020. With a much higher income, expatriates live there like roosters in pasta. According to Numbéo (the largest database), Portugal is ranked 54th country in the world in relation to the cost of living. In comparison, Belgium is in 18th position, France in 14th and Spain in 41st. Likewise, Eurostats data on the Consumption prices of goods and services in the European Union reveals that Portugal is at the top of the cheaper in Western Europe. By settling in Portugal you increase your purchasing power for the services and consumption of: + 9% if you live in Spain + 31% if you live in France + 20% if you live in Belgium + 35% if you live in Luxembourg + 53% if you live in Switzerland