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The cost of living in Portugal is among the lowest in Western Europe, on average 30 percent lower than in any other country of the region. A retired couple could live here comfortably but modestly on a budget of as little as $1,500 per month.he golf courses, beaches and European lifestyle are among the many attractions of southern Portugal. By Kathleen Peddicord. + More. Portugalâs Algarve, home to more than 100,000 resident expat retirees, could be the best place in the world to retire that nobodyâs talking about.
Budget Conscious â $500-1,000 per month. Yes, itâs totally possible to live in Bali for $500 a month, although it will take a little bit of effort as a westerner. A more reasonable and comfortable level will be around the $800-1,000 a month mark, but itâs definitely possible to do it cheaper.t this budget, youâll probably be living in a villa, or a very nice house or serviced apartment. A nice apartment would start at around $600 at minimum, and most villas are yearly rentals, starting at around $12,000 per year for a villa with a private pool.