Caroline was 50 when she left for Lisbon. She already knew the city from earlier stays, so when the chance came, the destination was never really the question. What she did not know was how the practical side would go: the language, the paperwork, the first weeks in a country where she could not ...

Living in Portugal costs one person between €800 and €1,150 a month in 2026, rent included. Where you land in that range comes down to two things: which city you pick, and whether you share a flat. Lisbon sits at the top of it, Porto at the bottom. Below you find what a normal month actually look...

Some people see a Customer Support or Content Moderation job abroad as something temporary. A way to live in another country, meet new people and take some time to figure out what you want next. But it is more than that. You work in a new country, speak with different people every day, deal with ...

Portugal is one of the most popular destinations for people working abroad, and for good reason: the weather is kind, the cost of living is manageable and the international community is already there waiting. But once you've decided on Portugal, you still have a real choice to make. Lisbon, Porto...

‘’Is working abroad worth it? It's one of the most common questions for anyone thinking about a move, and it is a fair one. Will it actually be as good as you imagine, or will you wish you'd stayed home? Luis asked himself exactly that before he packed up and left Germany for Lisbon. He really wa...

Ready to shift your career into a new gear? Working for Mercedes-Benz abroad lets you support one of the world's most iconic car brands while building a new life in either Portugal or Greece. Both jobs put you in the same role at the same brand, but they put you in very different cities, with dif...

Portugal is having a moment, and honestly, it has been for a while. Good weather, great food, affordable living. The real question is: Lisbon or Porto? Both are worth it. But they are not the same, and your wallet will feel the difference. In this blog, we break down the real costs of living in b...

Moving abroad sounds exciting… until you actually have to do it. New country, new job, new life. So what does it really look like once you’re there? River made the move from the Netherlands to Lisbon and quickly discovered that working abroad is not just about a job. It’s about how your everyday ...

Sun, city life and a slower rhythm make working in Portugal for Dutch or German speakers a popular choice. You work in your own language, build a new life abroad and experience a different daily routine than Germany or the Netherlands. Most opportunities are in Lisbon and Porto, the main cities f...

If you’re thinking about working in Portugal, you’ve probably asked yourself the same question I once had: Should I move to Porto or Lisbon? I didn’t just compare the cities online. I actually experienced both. When I was 19, I moved to Porto during my Erasmus, life was mostly about studying and ...