A panel of expats shares the real pros and cons of life in Portugal, discussing their experiences with moving to Portugal and settling into expat life. They offer insights into the cost of living in portugal and address both the joys and challenges of living in Portugal as expats in Portugal. Hear firsthand accounts and advice for anyone considering a move to Portugal.
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💬 Thank you to our amazing Expats Portugal members — Gail & Mills, Thea & Theresa, Debby, Suzi & Rob, and Sarah — for sharing their experiences so openly. Your insights help others understand the real journey of settling in and making Portugal home.
If you’re planning your move or already here, you’re welcome in our community! Join https://expatsportugal.com to connect with others, get practical advice, and take part in our live Q&As, forums, and events that make life abroad a little easier — and a lot more connected.
đź•’ CHAPTERS
00:00 Introduction & overview
01:50 Gail & Mills from New Mexico
04:15 Thea & Theresa from San Diego living in Lisbon
08:00 Debby from the US living in Coimbra
11:52 Suzi & Rob from California
13:20 Sarah from the UK living in Cascais
15:27 Gail & Mills on the positives & negatives of living in Portugal
20:00 Thea & Theresa on the positives & negatives about living in Portugal
22:50 Debby on the positives & negatives of living in Portugal
25:00 Suzi & Rob on the positives & negatives of living in Portugal
26:20 Sarah on the positives & negatives of living in Portugal
29:26 Costs: Gail & Mills
34:10 Costs: Thea
37:50 Costs: Debby
40:12 Costs: Suzi & Rob
44:39 Healthcare: Suzi & Rob
47:22 Healthcare & costs: Sarah
51:00 Advice for others moving to Portugal
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