Luxembourg vs Portugal
Portugal costs roughly 57% less than Luxembourg. Use our tool below to personalize the estimate based on your income and lifestyle.
Portugal is approximately 57% less expensive than Luxembourg based on cost of living including rent. This makes Portugal a more budget-friendly option for expats considering a move.
Portugal has a FIRE Score of 59/100, indicating its suitability for financial independence and early retirement. The country's safety index is 67.9, which is relatively safe.
Recommended profile: Portugal is well-suited for retirees seeking a balanced lifestyle.
About Luxembourg
Not for budget retirees: rent alone runs $1,700-$1,973/mo, plus a 42% top tax rate. No digital nomad visa closes the door on remote workers too. This fits high-net-worth retirees who clear the EUR 2,570.93/mo income threshold and want elite safety, low crime, and strong healthcare over cheap living.
$-206/mo
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About Portugal
A one-bedroom in central Lisbon runs about $1,040/month, roughly a third of comparable Boston or DC rents. Combined with $776 in monthly living costs, a couple can live well under $2,500/month total, and the D7 visa only requires $1,031 income to qualify. The catch: Portuguese progressive tax hits 48% (top bracket), so this works best for retirees on fixed foreign income, not high earners staying tax resident.
$1,185/mo
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| Metric | Luxembourg | Portugal |
|---|---|---|
| Travel Advisory | Level 1: Normal Precautions | Level 1: Normal Precautions |
| Quality of Life Index | 220.1 +52.3 | 167.8 |
| Healthcare Index | 75.2 +3.0 | 72.2 |
| Safety Index | 65.8 | 67.9 +2.1 |
| Cost of Living Index | 64.8 | 41.2 +23.6 |
| Living Costs (Single, excl. rent) | $1,232.8 | $775.7 +457.1 |
| Living Costs (Family, excl. rent) | $4,368.6 | $2,805.2 +1,563.4 |
| 1BR Apartment (Center) | $1,972.92 | $1,039.76 +933.16 |
| 1BR Apartment (Outside) | $1,699.73 | $823.97 +875.76 |
| 3BR Apartment (Center) | $3,479.57 | $1,755 +1,724.57 |
| 3BR Apartment (Outside) | $2,765.25 | $1,328.84 +1,436.41 |
| Avg Internet Speed | 341.24 Mbps | 351.94 Mbps +10.7 |
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