Moving to
Portugal

The real numbers for Portugal — what you'd take home after tax, what living in Lisbon actually costs, and how expats and nomads get a visa.

CurrencyEUR

Main hubLisbon

Nomad visaYes

Single / mo$1,850

Take-home pay

On a $60,000 gross salary, an employee in Portugal keeps about:

$33,800/yr · $2,817/mo

Income tax−$19,600

Social security−$6,600

Effective rate43.7%

IRS progressive brackets + 11% employee Social Security.

Single person, all-in$1,850/mo

Family of four, all-in$4,200/mo

D8 digital-nomad visa needs ~4x the national minimum wage in monthly income.

Typical income requirement: $3,480/month.

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Is there income tax in Portugal?

Yes. Portugal taxes income on progressive brackets. On a $60,000 salary the effective rate is about 43.7%, leaving roughly $33,800.

Can digital nomads get a visa for Portugal?

Yes — D8 digital-nomad visa needs ~4x the national minimum wage in monthly income.

How much does it cost to live in Lisbon?

A single person needs roughly $1,850/month in Lisbon, and a family around $4,200/month, all-in.