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Portugal
Attractive taxation and Mediterranean quality of life
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Portugal has become THE go-to destination for French expatriates. With its attractive tax regime (NHR), sunny climate, and moderate cost of living, it checks a lot of boxes.
Key figures
Studio rent
800-1 200 €
Monthly budget
1 500-2 500 €
Tax
20% (NHR)
Flight from Paris
2h30
Avg. temperature
18°C
Language
Portuguese
Time zone
Paris -1h
Population
10,3M
Indicators
Cost of living
7
Tax burden
6
Quality of life
8
Safety
9
Healthcare
7
Climate
9
Infrastructure
7
Expat community
9
Visa access
8
English
6
Comparison with France
| France | Portugal | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Max tax | 45% | 20% NHR | |
| Studio rent | 900-1 400 € | 800-1 200 € | |
| Monthly budget | 2 000-3 000 € | 1 500-2 500 € | |
| Safety | 55/100 | 72/100 |
Advantages
- •NHR regime: 10 years of reduced taxation (20% flat tax)
- •No wealth tax, no inheritance tax for non-residents
- •Exceptional quality of life (climate, food, safety)
- •Established French-speaking community
- •Close to France (2h flight)
Points of attention
- •NHR regime is tightening for new arrivals
- •Tight real estate market in Lisbon and Porto
- •Low local salaries if you're looking for local employment
- •Administrative complexity (even within the EU)
Visa
As a French citizen, you can settle freely in Portugal (EU). For non-EU nationals, the D7 visa (passive income) or Golden Visa are the main options.
Taxation
Progressive income tax up to 48%. The NHR regime offers 20% flat tax on certain income for 10 years. No tax on foreign-source income in some cases.
Cost of living
Monthly solo budget: €1,500-2,500 in Lisbon, €1,200-1,800 in the provinces. Studio rent: €800-1,200 in Lisbon.
Guide complet
S'expatrier au Portugal : le guide complet pour les Français (2026)
12 min de lecture
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