The social security bit is very important to highlight. Especially if he can't recover the payments once he leaves the company. He is putting over 50% of his pay check to the Portuguese authorities.
To the OP: Did you visit Portugal? Why do you want to move there?
It is not a third-world dump hole but it is a not a first world class country either.
> The social security bit is very important to highlight. Especially if he can't recover the payments once he leaves the company. He is putting over 50% of his pay check to the Portuguese authorities.
Within the EU you can transfer social security between countries. If he doesn't he will be entitled to retirement income when reaching retirement age. In no condition would he forfeit these payments.
> It is not a third-world dump hole but it is a not a first world class country either.
One of the best health services in Europe, one of the lowest crime rates in the world, lots of english-speaking nationals, and gorgeous weather. You won't find the hubbub of very large cities such as NY, Paris, or London, but then again you might not miss the hubbub. It's definitely first-world.
To the OP: Did you visit Portugal? Why do you want to move there?
It is not a third-world dump hole but it is a not a first world class country either.