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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.
Re: moving to portugal-cost of living. IT depends on what you are used to really. CAr in the uk new 15k, in pt 25k. Electricity and gas cheaper, if your rarely in or always in it makes a big difference as does the type of house its used in.e: moving to portugal-cost of living. Wilf, wishing you a very happy retirement. Essentials first-beer between 6-10 euros for a 24 pack depending on brand. Wine-lots of very drinkable wine 1-3 euros a bottle. Fixed price lunches everywhere including the Algarve - 4-8 euros a person, often including a drink.