Your next job site is in Portugal

Earn between €1,400 and €2,200/month — 2 to 2.7× more than you earn now — with formal employment, fast-track visa, and a platform that guides you every step.

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How much can you earn

Real comparison after taxes and living costs

Mexico

Average construction salary

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Gross salary
MXN 14,500≈ €730/month
Deductions (~20%)
- MXN 2,900
Net salary
MXN 11,600
Living costs
- MXN 9,000
Monthly savings
≈ MXN 2,600

Portugal

Typical salary for Mexican worker

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Gross salary
€1,550/month~MXN 26,000
Deductions (~18%)
- €280
Net salary
€1,270
Living costsoutside Lisbon, shared room
- €700
Monthly savings
≈ €570 / MXN 9,600

Monthly savings in Portugal vs Mexico

3.7× more

€570 in Portugal vs MXN 2,600 in Mexico — with full labor rights and a European pension plan

The benefits of working in Portugal

It's not just the salary. It's the entire formal European employment package.

  • 14 months salary per year

    Christmas bonus + vacation bonus guaranteed by Portuguese law.

  • 22 paid vacation days

    Plus 13 official public holidays — enjoy Portugal while you work.

  • Universal free healthcare

    Immediate access to the NHS (National Health Service) from your first day of employment.

  • Unemployment insurance

    Protection if you lose your job — up to 65% of salary for 12–30 months.

  • Daily food subsidy

    €6–9 daily from many companies for meals — tax-free.

  • Overtime paid at 125–150%

    Legal maximum 8h/day, 40h/week. Everything extra is paid double.

  • European pension

    You contribute to the Portuguese pension system from your first paycheck.

  • 550,000+ Latinos in Portugal

    Established Latin community. 485,000 Brazilians. Your language, your culture, your food.

From registration to working in Portugal

The complete process — start to finish. No surprises.

  1. Week 1

    Create your profile

    Complete your experience, skills, and certifications. Upload your passport and ID.

  2. 1–3 months

    Receive an offer

    A Portuguese company requests to meet you. You review the contract: salary, duration, and benefits.

  3. ~20 days

    Visa process

    D1 Employment Visa. With construction fast-track: only 20 business days. We guide you step by step.

  4. Month 4–5

    Fly to Portugal

    The company covers or supports the flight. Many include accommodation for the first months.

  5. Month 5+

    Active and earning

    First day on site. Your residency is processing. In 1 year you can bring your family.

Total visa cost for you

€80
D1 Visa
€90
Residency
€170
Total

Manomundi charges nothing. Recruitment costs are paid by the company.

Frequently asked questions

Ready to take the step?

Register today, complete your profile, and wait to be contacted by verified Portuguese companies.

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  • No interviews until you're ready
  • Fully guided process
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