As an expat living in Portugal, you'll likely manage your way around with English in the streets and tourist areas, but when it comes to governmental offices, the primary language spoken is generally Portuguese.
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Can a US citizen move to Portugal? A US citizen can enter Portugal without a visa and stay there for 90 days. You will need to secure a visa and obtain a residence permit for a long-term stay. Different visa options are better suited to different people.
In fact, the average cost of living in Portugal is around €1,608 (€1,500) per month, depending on what part of Portugal you're living in. Overall, Portugal is considered one of the cheapest countries in Western Europe and is, on average, 50 percent cheaper than living in the United States.
As an added bonus, the Portuguese people are friendly, welcoming to all visitors regardless of where they come from and a large portion of the population speaks English.
Some cons of retiring in Portugal include the slow pace of life, which doesn't suit everyone, bureaucracy and long waiting times, the need to carry cash, no central heating, and relatively low salaries compared to other European countries.