Finance
From opening your first Portuguese bank account to filing IRS and navigating the new NHR 2.0 regime — everything expats need to manage money in Portugal. We explain the real cost of living across cities, social security contributions, Segurança Social registration, and the tax implications of keeping income abroad. Updated 2026 with current thresholds from Portal das Finanças.
IMI Portugal 2026: Annual Property Tax for Expats [Guide]
IMI is Portugal's annual property tax, 0.3%-0.45% of your VPT for urban homes. See rates, payment dates, exemptions, and AIMI for high-value owners.
Minimum Wage Portugal 2026: €920 Salary Guide for Expats
Minimum wage Portugal 2026 is €920/month gross (14 payments). See the net take-home, average salary, and how it sets D7 and D8 visa income limits.
Can Russians Hold More Than €100,000 in a Portuguese Bank Account?
EU law caps Russian nationals' bank deposits at €100,000 per bank — unless you hold an EU, EEA or Swiss residence permit. Here is exactly how the rule works.
Sending Money From Portugal to India, Nepal, Bangladesh and Pakistan: How to Compare the Real Cost
Compare the true cost of sending money from Portugal to India, Nepal, Bangladesh or Pakistan in 2026: fees, FX margins, transfer limits and licensed operators.
Sending Money From Portugal to Angola and Cabo Verde: A Currency Guide
Compare ways to send money from Portugal to Angola and Cabo Verde in 2026: the fixed CVE rate, Angola's floating kwanza, fees, limits and licensed operators.
Sending Money to Portugal: Remittance and Transfer Fee Comparison (2026)
Compare 2026 fees for sending money to Portugal: Wise, Revolut, N26, and bank wire costs, EU cash-declaration rules, and legal options from Brazil and Russia.
Renting vs Buying in Portugal 2026: Real Math for Americans
Renting vs buying in Portugal: see 5-year costs in Lisbon, Porto & Braga, 2026 IMT rates, non-resident mortgage limits, and when buying breaks even.
Social Security in Portugal for Americans [2026 Guide]
Collecting Social Security in Portugal as an American: SSA direct deposit, the 1989 totalization treaty, taxes, and why Medicare covers nothing.
US Taxes for Americans in Portugal: 2026 Filing Guide
US taxes for Americans in Portugal: exclude up to $132,900 with the FEIE, file by June 15, and stay FBAR-compliant. What US expats must know for 2026.
Buying Property in Portugal as a Foreigner [2026 US Guide]
Yes, foreigners can buy property in Portugal with no restrictions, and that includes Americans. Buying property in Portugal as a foreigner means you'll
Cost of Living in Porto 2026: 6 Costs US Expats Face
Living in Porto in 2026 costs a single person roughly $1,600 to $2,350 (~€1,400 to €2,050) a month; couples should budget $2,450 to $3,450.
Cost of Living in Lisbon 2026: 7 Costs US Expats Face
Living in Lisbon in 2026 costs a single American $2,150 to $3,000 a month, a couple $3,150 to $4,300. See real 2026 costs for rent, groceries, and healthcare.