14 Best reasons NOT to retire in Portugal! Don't live in Portugal!

14 Best reasons NOT to retire in Portugal Don't live in Portugal! Now Portugal is a super popular destination to retire to. The problem is when searching about these popular countries, you don't hear as much about the cons the less talked about, which is super important when considering to live in it. Here is a vlog on the 14 Best reasons NOT to retire to Portugal.
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[@roninblue5885]

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[@evangelistangelbowman3122]

Thank you for pinning this sad update. Hope you are okay...it is known to be the worst pain to lose your significant other.

[@pgoody7698]

So sorry to hear about your loss.

[@marianneeichler648]

I am sorry for your loss. His videos are great. I just got to know this site.

[@florangan9644]

I'm sorry for your loss! That's sad :( Robin n his great spirit will be greatly missed.

[@majorali242]

Thank you for providing an update. I am so sorry for your loss.

[@armandolima823]

I'm portuguese, i do agree with most of those, but not all. Regardless, my country is one of the best countries to live in. Life in Lisbon and Porto is totally different from living on the rest of the country, in all aspects you mentioned. The true portuguese experience is in smaller cities and cozy little towns, genuine people, traditional cuisine, beautiful scenery. That's the quality of life we have, it is awesome, actually glad it is still a hidden gem. I wanna keep it that way.

[@naturerelaxmusic2598]

Hi Armando. Could you please let me know which is the best place of Portugal to live. I would prefer to hear a portugues about it. Thanks in advance. I'm looking for a place, and believe me it is being difficult to me because all places I see I like. jajaja

[@Mossytube]

@@naturerelaxmusic2598 anywhere but Lisbon and Porto. There's so much beauty outside the big main cities, especially in Portugal!

[@ernestorubio1295]

@ Armando Lima. What you think of Viana do Castelo? i was planing buy a property there.

[@y2k21]

Nazare, Portugal 5-10ft waves 100ft 💪

[@Food4thought1234]

I’m coming to live there, and brining all my family and friends.

[@chrisward4576]

Well let me say this. Native California here. I was in Portugal in January 2022. We were there for 4 weeks. Visited many towns between Porto and Lisbon. I could give you 114 reasons not to retire in California. The 14 reasons not to retire in Portugal don't even come close to the 114 reasons not to retire in California. Believe you me, you probably don't want to know anyway

[@oldmanonamission8055]

I could give a million plus reason not to live in the USA

[@Hunter_Nebid]

Pretty much anywhere is better than California these days.

[@rogeriasouza5976]

👏👏👏👏

[@user-hy7uy3my8p]

i prefere usa then this shit place

[@3fortheroad]

He forgot to add the following: The nights are way too dark in Portugal When you look at the Sun in Portugal it can hurt your eyes Don't jump off buildings OR bridges in Portugal because gravity will pull you down FAST (no matter where you are in Portugal) Don't drink the ocean water by Portugal--it is VERY salty

[@zzzaaalll]

😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆v

[@nelsonsoares2975]

:))) LOL ..The douche forgot all these to🔇🔕🚭🚷🚯🚳🚱🔞📵 also not enough rain bows🌈waves to big sometimes🌊 i say here is a safety pin 🧷 for his fraldas < (diapers ) 💪🤪🤜 ... as for the chilly nights i suggest grabbing your mate a little titer if you cant afford the heater or the fire wood :) body friction is clean free energy & it feels so gooooood :))) 😎👍

[@eduardovieira7487]

Spot on. Lol

[@eduardovieira7487]

The wind is cold.

[@eduardovieira7487]

The water is wet in Portugal.

[@PoetClbrown]

Not one of these reasons was enough to change my mind

[@gdaaps]

when are you going to go? I am also going at the beginning of next year

[@tchallasqueen4861]

Same

[@Izkolouk]

are You sure ? what about the narrow roads ?

[@vickiamaral6494]

These are the most stupids things not to go to reiré to Portugal, may e he is trying to let other not to move and get overcrowded of Americans? Hahaha thank you then! I hope he doesn’t live in Portugal BC he will have a pice of me if i find him in the street. Pacific Ocean is very cold in San Francisco

[@cheguevara5560]

I'm with you ...🤣🤣 I have to laugh when he mention Portugese winter ,mediteranian climate is one of the most pleasent to live

[@olhovivocdb6355]

FYI I had made more friends in Portugal in 7 years than in 37 years in USA. I mean real friends that invite you to their homes to eat and sleep and share with you the intimate things of their lives.

[@Capuchinho987]

That is just how Portuguese are, hospitality is a gift. As a foreigner I can say very little cultures understand hospitality as much as the Portuguese. But of course the Portuguese have their downfalls, hospitality isn't one of them.

[@MrStan0630]

I was born in the US 75 years ago, and I still haven’t integrated.

[@lewisbrand]

I smoke, love windy roads, like looking at the sea rather than getting my feet wet, work for myself, love cash over cards, know how to fit central heating myself, and don't mind cheap food and wine. Now what are the downsides exactly ?

[@anaramos2802]

Love your comment!

[@chrisward4576]

I second that, I'm on my way

[@wisetibetanmonkey1624]

I guess Spain could be a better option. Choose the Mediterranean 👌

[@ronloc3309]

Smoke what? 😏

[@vickiamaral6494]

Narrow roads, carry cash, not understanding the language? Well, stay in your hole were you belong right? He is so fedicuouls! I was there and live people and everything about it! There are many worse places in USA, like San Francisco!

[@dickielarue1451]

The beauty of Portugal is that it packs a powerful punch in a small package...Mountains, beaches, Rivers, lakes and Islands...Did I mention the food...I lived in the capital for 4 years and loved it...But I also traveled around the country and took the roads less traveled and ended up in Ponte de Lima...Simply fantastic...I'm from the U.S. and what I've learned on this journey called life, is that you don't move to another country to change it or brings your views about how things should be or how things are from where your from, but to embrace diversity and go with the flow...Not perfect but just right...Been blessed to live and travel in many countries around the World...It would be tough for any country I have lived in to match the quality of life I have here in Portugal today...Bênçãos e energia positiva! 🇵🇹✌🤙🤘

[@valerieellis421]

Why is Pont de Lima so special....am curious as i would like to move to Portugal....I live in Chile altho am British

[@dickielarue1451]

@@valerieellis421 You live in Chile...Ever been to Pucon...Ponte de Lima is one of the oldest villages in Portugal...A beautiful area surrounded by nature, The Rio Lima, mountains and etc...Has everything I need in terms of creature comforts, including fiber optic internet...The proximity to larger cities, Such as Braga makes it an easy choice in terms of transport, the train of getting around a lot of Portugal...It's an laid back quiet life and I love it...

[@valerieellis421]

@@dickielarue1451 Thank you...sounds interesting...no have never been to Pucon....do you know if they are into alternative medicine? I am a cranial osteopatjh and would like to keep working

[@dickielarue1451]

@@valerieellis421 Yes there are folks here into holistic medicine...Plenty of places from local stores to groceries selling organic products, food and etc...I live an healthy lifestyle and have not wanted for any holistic modalities here in Portugal...Best bet is to do a search online for the things that interest you and of course do a dry run in country...Boa Sorte...

[@ML-jr1yz]

Boa, Ponte de Lima onde nasci.

[@cristiankopp5324]

After being in America, Argentina, chile, Brazil, poland, paraguay, Spain, france, Germany, Croatia, montenegro, serbia, slovakia, hungary, slovenia, Italy, Netherlands,. I still choose Portugal as my place to live in the world.

[@mattfisher8090]

Very interesting

[@Sunny-fx3hc]

That's because you wasn't in Kazakhstan

[@emiliopenayo4738]

Paraguay sucks

[@mlmbeliever]

👍 Great that u have lots of comparsans.

[@nicktheomartin162]

Good to know👍🏻

[@reginahuber]

A lot more Portuguese people know English than Americans Portuguese. Imagine this: It’s enriching to learn another language and Portuguese is beautiful. Are you seriously saying that the reason not to live in Portugal is to not learn the language? That’s insane.

[@martamilutinovic6172]

This cracked me up! 👏...every single reason mentioned 'against' felt like a paradise to me...x

[@pedroRodriguesMD]

Because only like 10% of the video is accurate. Even the imagery are from ROTOR, not Portugal. It is WAY WORST.

[@discoverglobeliving]

It's essential to explore both pros and cons. This video provides valuable insights for making informed retirement decisions. Appreciate it!

[@redwoods7370]

My parents moved from California where I grew up to Cascais, Portugal when I was 17. We don’t have Portuguese heritage. Every good thing you hear about Portugal is true! But the best thing about Portugal is the wonderful people.

[@clementdedadelsen4065]

My parents live in Cascais now. The town is changing so quickly. I would love to know more about how it was when you were 17. More peaceful, I imagine. It's still gorgeous, though.

[@pedroRodriguesMD]

Where are those people ? So you dont live here, and say that the Portuguese are good people? I rest my case.

[@GG-cn2th]

I don't care about this list...I want to go to Portugal still. Great video.

[@Solo50plus]

😂😂

[@joelmadrid2193]

Panama relocation tours!!

[@casecold1864]

you will not regret it my friend. I will never leave this paradise called Portugal

[@joaosousa6950]

come on!

[@jeanetteashworthphd]

Sorry for your loss. He left a meaningful legacy with his content.

[@rocklandrockland2680]

Portugal is still one of the best places to retire to on earth with virtually zero violent crime. The cost of living is quite affordable compared to most of Europe and the Western world. I’ve lived in Portugal for over 7 years. It is a great place with great people and I do not speak Portuguese either.

[@drivingschool11]

Zero violent in Portugal!?!? Delusional!! Check the Portuguese newspaper Correio da Manhã. Crime and death every two days.

[@nickybutt9733]

That's just ignorant to not speak Portuguese in 7 years living there.

[@sandienochs6132]

@@nickybutt9733 Dear Nickey Butt, he is not ignorant, this is a tough language to learn and for what? You will find that like everywhere else, money talks the loudest. Try being nice, it works wonderfully. How about not calling other folks ignorant?

[@nickybutt9733]

@@sandienochs6132 it's a fact. You live in a country, and don't bother to learn the language in 7 years. It's arrogant and ignorant. Expecting everybody else to speak your own language.

[@br3ak_]

@@nickybutt9733 "It's a fact". Love how much crap people talk when they get butthurt and triggered.

[@micheldeslandes4339]

I don't consider foreigners who don't speak Portuguese as rude. I consider them guests. This video has a few imprecisions (consumer goods are not expensive and you can order online) but on the whole (expensive housing, high energy costs) it does correctly identify the main drawbacks of life here. I'm not sure how low salaries are a negative if you want to retire here. Low salaries = cheap services. And that seems like a plus, if you're getting your retirement cheque from somewhere else. Also, if you move here to retire, you'll be classified as a "non-habitual resident", which means almost no tax on that retirement for the first 10 years. If your home country has a double-taxation treaty with Portugal (most rich-world countries do), that means you won't get taxed at home, either. Those tax breaks can help you pay for home insulation of whatever place you end up getting, so you won't be so cold in winter. Old houses are poorly insulated, although many have had retrofits. On the whole, though, you do have to weigh the positives (great weather, good food, generally friendly people, good healthcare, cheap services, one of the lowest crime rates in the world and good flight connections to many places) against what's on this video. Oh! And the reason many small stores don't have payment terminals is not because they don't get coverage (That's just the excuse they give. We have some of the best mobile network coverage in the world). It's because, by law, the banks have to report to the tax authorities all transactions made on those payment terminals. The authorities then corelate that information with reported earnings. A lot of the smaller retailers prefer not to give so much information to the tax man.

[@Davidian8001]

The point about the signal really got me triggered. I was about to type a comment on that until I found yours. It's precisely due to the reason you've stated, plus they pay a fee everytime someones pays by card. Hence the very common minimum of €5 per purchase if you're going to pay by card.

[@brianmaughan5830]

My daughter and I visited Portugal just before Covid and I was shocked by the price of some consumer goods. Her luggage was lost in Amsterdam so we had to buy her some clothing in Lisbon. I was amazed at how expensive things were. I mean, wow! Super expensive. I love Portugal very much, but I don't understand how people afford it. I will visit there often when I retire in the U.S., but I don't know if I could afford to actually move there. But a piece of my heart will always be in Portugal.

[@jeffroberts_tunes]

Mas acho que depois um tempo a gente deveria de aprender um bocadinho se eles vao morar la nao eh? Um visitante e uma coisa e estrangeiro que espera hospedagem sim respeter as costumes do lugar e otra...

[@meggtokyodelicious]

@@brianmaughan5830 secret of buying in Portugal.....go to Andorra. Tax free. Same thing with New Yorkers and Bostonians that get a truck and go to New Hampshire for major shopping. Canadians drive to Seattle, WA. Stay on the weekend, do shopping and have fun and go back Sunday evening but things changed due to COVID-19.

[@lovelance__5892]

Yeah actually I stopped watching when he mentioned road size, the reasons was for murican eh.

[@autotuna3805]

I cannot agree with everything here... 1) The roads and highways in Portugal are overall good and not always steep or narrow. Also the people there drive a lot better than in Spain or Italy. I am German so I can tell driving in Portugal isn't much of an issue. 2) Portugal is a tax heaven if you earn money from a non-portuguese source. 3) Portuguese are actually quite hard-working. Their work mentality is quite good for Southern European standards. 4) Petrol is expensive in all of Southern Europe. If you can get a liter for 1,60€ this is very cheap. Only Eastern Europe has cheap fuels. 5) Making friends is hard anywhere in foreign places, especially if you don't speak the foreign language.

[@DaniPlaysTech]

Bro, the first reason you said in the comment, I dont agree is because some roads in cities or towns are the worst. And the third reason you said is not true also, the Portuguese are lazy and dont get good salaries. And reason number 4, in spain, you can get €1,60 in central Spain and somewhere near Mediterranian Sea.

[@Capuchinho987]

Yes, all the reasons not to live in Portugal are very redundant and superfluous, only the salary and bureaucracy. In terms of consumer goods, if you move to any country, until you settle you will have no idea where you can get cheaper things. I know foreigners living in Portugal for years and they don't even know how to say "Olá" and they are fine. There are so many foreigners in Portugal, if you don't make Portuguese friends, you will make other friends, until you are able to expand.

[@fatimadafonte7699]

I have all the time in the world! So, willing to stand in queues to meet my soulmate! 😍 Here I come Portugal ✈😃

[@vickiamaral6494]

Me too! Love Portugal. I rather be in Portugal than in San Francisco were I am sick of people being so nasty! Dirty and I can go on and on.

[@loredanalopez4462]

@@vickiamaral6494 If you vote Democrat, I have NO sympathy for you. They have RUINED the former "most beautiful city in the U.S."

[@pedroRodriguesMD]

I been in queues all my life. I was born here in 1981. I never found a soulmate in a queue, unless she is 90 years old and farting. That is fantasy. Been alone for 13 years now. In queues no one even speaks to you.

[@fatimadafonte7699]

@@pedroRodriguesMD and you don't fart🤣😂

[@adelesr4965]

António Silva Tens que aprender Falar português

[@appstratum9747]

Although some of these points hold true, I don't agree with many of these observations. I've been living in Portugal for more than 20 years, split between Lisbon and the interior (Alentejo), so have plenty of experience as a foreigner here. Some of the points raised in the video are very out of date: Portugal has changed radically over the last 25 years or so. Also, some of the observations are very specific to the major cities rather than the country as a whole. Where you live plays a huge role in how you perceive the country. The comments on driving are a mixed bag. Portugal was an incredibly dangerous place for driving 25 years ago. Now, on the other hand, the standard of driving is not so different to the United States. Which is, it has to be said, nor particularly good - or particularly safe - either compared with those countries with the best and safest roads in the world. I would definitely rank Portugal as now more or less average for a European country in this regard. Drink driving used to be a very bad problem and still is in certain age ranges. Generally, though, Portuguese drivers - particularly those under 50 years of age - have become much like any other country in Europe. Parking, on the other hand, can be a little hit and miss: especially at supermarkets with pickup trucks and large vans. Aggressive drivers tend to mount up within cities like Lisbon. This is now rarely noticeable outside of those areas and in some of the very busy multilane highways that serve them in the mornings and evenings. Outside of these areas, driving has become very relaxed (and far safer) with traffic trundling along at more or less the legal limits: 90km/h on most country roads and 120km/h on motorways. Yes, people pass / overtake at these speeds ... but not for the most part these days. Whereas 20 years ago the rule seemed to be that you should drive as fast as your car could go. Tailgating used be rife. Now it's very much the exception rather than the rule. Except, of course, in certain built-up areas. Road tolls (in those areas that have them) mount up and can be expensive. But many areas / common journeys don't have them so don't impact people much. This is more in the country than around cities (where use of toll roads is, in practice, necessary for much of the time). Some of the points raised around consumer prices would have been very true once, but not so much now. Once purchase tax (IVA, at 23%) is deducted from the price, the differences with the United States are not so dramatic. But then Americans pay incredibly silly money for healthcare (or worry about it) and medicines which (more) than compensates for this difference. Many Portuguese retail prices are in line with France, Germany, Spain and Italy. And tend to be a little cheaper than the UK these days. Which definitely wasn't true 10 to 15 years ago. Some are substantially cheaper: promotions and internet pricing are very competitive. I used to import many items from the UK. These days I tend to buy from Portuguese or Spanish companies that deliver into Portugal. It's often cheaper and/or with better discounts available depending on the item. Supermarkets in Portugal have traditionally been very expensive for some consumer items. Cosmetics and toiletries can be very expensive. As can some kinds of processed food (such as breakfast cereals which are incredibly expensive here compared with places like the UK). Meat and cheese are expensive compared to places like the UK. But the quality and the range of these is quite a bit better. Cars in Portugal are very expensive due to the tax regime. This has always been so, unfortunately. Wages for most Portuguese people are very low. And rents these days are very high relative to the earning power of the average Portuguese. For foreigners who have overseas income, this isn't really a huge problem. Integration into Portuguese society is pretty easy. The language isn't so hard to learn (no more than Spanish or German, for example) but does require more effort than languages like French (for an English-speaker). There's a wide range of English language TV available so culturally you don't have to watch Portuguese TV at all if you don't want to. And this, rather than Portuguese itself, will be one of the biggest barriers to foreigners living here. Nothing forces you to speak Portuguese. And many won't, thinking that hardly anybody does - not realising that the number of Portuguese speakers is on a par with the number of French speakers and completely dwarfs the number of Russian and German speakers. Cold housing in winter time is a problem, though. Most older buildings have no thermal insulation and it's this, rather than a lack of heating, that is the problem. Portuguese houses lose heat in the summer (or don't let it in or a mixture of the two) and traditional houses are relatively comfortable in summer, even without air conditioning. But winter time in Portugal in an old house in the countryside - while idyllic in summer - can be unpleasantly cold and damp. If you can afford to live in Portugal (in terms of your income or savings) then the quality of life here is very high. People are friendly and helpful. It's very safe. And the climate is good for most of the year. All in all a very nice place to live.

[@rossgossman6530]

Thank you for your well written reply. A lot of what you write, I’ve experienced. I don’t understand why anyone would live in another country and not even try to learn the language. Seems odd to me.

[@marshamcintosh4790]

Thank you for sharing your experience of living in Portugal. Our family lived in Peru many years ago - So many of the points brought out in this video could have been said about our experience there. However, living in another culture and experiencing the wonders was well worth going beyond any of our petty American ideas about life and living. On the other hand, it is good to know the "cons" and to be prepared for them, but I was glad to read your updates.

[@appstratum9747]

@@marshamcintosh4790 Thank you, Marsha. Have a good weekend! 😉

[@portugal369]

Question please Is working in transport in Lisbon profitable? For example, buying 4 electric cars, hiring drivers and running them with Uber, or opening a taxi office

[@appstratum9747]

@@portugal369 Sorry. I really don't know the answer to this, I'm afraid.

[@posarandposer]

My husband is from Portugal and I am American. I can say all these reasons are accurate and I absolutely love living there because of the people and language. 💚❤️

[@adelesr4965]

António Silva Sim é verdade o idioma português é Lindo,tem um problema a lingua portuguêsa é traiçoeira e dificil de aprender e perceber. Yes, it is true, the Portuguese language is beautiful, there is a problem, the Portuguese language is treacherous and difficult to learn and understand.

[@jetfowl]

Cold, grey, damp winters means the temperature is above freezing. Therefore, no snow. This is a huge plus, not a minus.

[@playleave7454]

We have snow only in the high mountains, in Gerês, tras dos montes and serra da estrela. We have a bit of everything

[@MARLU60]

Estoy pasando este invierno en Portugal y ha hecho el mejor sol todos los días,estoy sorprendida...temperaturas diurnas de hasta 20 grados.

[@briandriscoll1480]

Not quite. Here in Canada's Okanagan Valley, it was minus 15 this morning, Feb. 23, cold and grey. Skiing and snowshoeing available.

[@tonyortiz1890]

Well I used to live in Washington state cold and grey suits me, now I live in Florida hate the heat, unfortunately can't afford to move back to Washington state so Portugal sounds wonderful !!!!!

[@mikearchibald744]

I'm in eastern canada and our winters are becoming more like BC..Frankly I prefer the cold because when its colder its sunnier. A coat actually make it 'feel warmer'.

[@10CentHead]

I’m from Seattle… it’s grey, cold, and wet for 6 months out of the year - it’s expensive - the people can be unwelcoming… Portugal sounds much better.

[@sockraltiltemper5402]

It's not....

[@christinestelmack574]

Agree with you! They are completely unwelcoming...20 years later, lol.

[@estebancorral5151]

I agree but it is only a pit stop on the way to Vancouver or Victoria. You should go there. It will help you get rid of that self-inflected pity party for yourself.

[@10CentHead]

@@estebancorral5151 pity party? Wow… project your insecurities much? Don’t worry about me… you’ve obviously got plenty of problems of your own

[@sivispacemparabellum395]

Wait is this the downsides of my Country?! Wow, what amazing country I'm living in, nice! 😁👍✌️

[@estebancorral5151]

It is a good thing that I read De Re Militari in Latin to graduate from secondary school so I know what Si vis pacem, para vellum-means.

[@pedroRodriguesMD]

As you probably know, this is all BS. Só nós que vivemos cá é que sabemos o sofrimento.

[@ninim8118]

I am not from Portugal but i think people in Portugal are grateful that you don't plan on living there for many reasons, at least until you learn how to drive, talk/speak, eat, use cash, appreciate seasons including winter, and most importantly know how to retire. I just wasted 15 minutes watching a stupid video from a guy that claims to be an expert on retirement in a country he never lived in and it seems that he also is an expert on many other countries as well, the ocean in winter is cold, but beautiful in the summer, the sun rises every day, the food is cheap and good, people are friendly, retired but looking for work...wait i am retired i shouldn't work, grey skies in the winter for few months... clouds are grey and it rains sometimes. Most languages are not easy to learn if you are not living and practicing, so for someone like you that does NOT live there, you probably will never learn.

[@Laracarvalho21]

Totally agree with you! I’m Brazilian but love Portugal. And if u can’t accept the country the way it is u should stay far. Portugal is lovely. This video doesn’t make any sense.

[@blktauna]

@@Laracarvalho21 Sadly lots of people aren't sensible enough to realise this.

[@jorgecatarino9723]

I am portuguese and I never carry money. Always cards. I have more problems with my telephone in USA than in Portugal...

[@vickiamaral6494]

I agree. With you!

[@johnballard6725]

It’s hardly a stupid video and he does highlight the good things about the country plus the fact that perceived drawbacks occur in other european countries as well.

[@eril2025]

I love everything about Portugal, especially the "no rush to do anything."

[@sandienochs6132]

Yeh, it’s great, until you need to do anything!

[@pedroRodriguesMD]

That is BS. It is not "no rush" , is having no money to do anything. It is sad and depressing. It is like we all given up.

[@movingshapes]

Lazy, flakey, never on time, overly rigid, backwards, corrupt, dishonest, lowest productivity in the EU, poor, always begging money from the hard working countries.

[@laslothe1]

Sounds like a normal European country , actually sounds like the place to be ! Specially the cash part, any free country use cash , the safest, way to go shopping , no over spending , no one will scam your credit cards, sounds like the freedom is in Portugal ! After this video, Portugal is my next destination for sure ! Thank you !

[@wilfriedschuler3796]

This video is absolutely ridiculos. Narrow streets and many bends in small country roads? Haha. This is the case in Norway, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Ireland, Croatia, Greece and so on. The Ocean in winter is bloody cold even in Morocco. So if you are not really stupid, what would you expect 500-800 km to the north. Portuguese is a difficult language? But in Porto, even the 4 year old kids are fluent. So what. For uneducated gringos any foreign language is extremely difficult. It is even hard for them to understand that foreign people have a different language. French is difficult for them, German is complicated. Let alone Russian. Even in Mexico houses are cold in the winter. In Italy, Israel, Syria and in Egypt too. There is nothing as cold as the Sinai desert in a January night. If you go to travel with such a mind set and expectations, you better stay in Detroit.

[@wilfriedschuler3796]

@Ego I used to smoke modestly, but stopped it in 1974. Since than I enoy 1 or 2 cigarettes every 3 or 4 months at special occasions. No addiction. Of course I don´t like bars full of smoke. So, I don´t go. In well aired areas or street cafes I don´t feel disturbed. A real problem are them dry drinkers and clean smokers. They are militant und agressive against drinkers/smokers, because of their own internal problems. Unsuportable people. I lived in Morroco, Egypt, Norway and Mexico. Of course I travelled to Portugal, Spain, Algeria, Libya, Lebanon, Turkey, Syria,Italy, France and 3 dozen other countries on all continents. So, the whole video is just ridiculous. Who does this simple minded guy think he is? Has he ever dealt with customs officer in Egypt? Ore a policeman in Kazakstan? Or with the water supplier in Mexico. Poor fool. Nobody in all of Europe needs him.

[@casecold1864]

I will never leave Portugal. Born in Amsterdam.

[@casecold1864]

@Ego It's total non-sense.

[@luisventura4575]

@Ego it is not allowed to smoke inside the buildings. Only outside.

[@vinloy23]

The reasons you gave me, give me all the reasons I need to consider Portugal as place to live.

[@FrancoFrames]

so much violence lol

[@RAMNIKK]

most of what is he telling is wrong.

[@JessieS]

I'm from NYC, this looks like paradise to me lol.

[@vinloy23]

@@JessieS Undoubtedly.

[@ernielopes654]

I really don’t agree with most the stuff you talking about Frist you don’t need to learn the language second Aveiro Braga is very affordable to rent a house another thing you are full of crap you can use credit card anywhere in Portugal

[@jayjubert5711]

Ha! We now live here and were blessed with Portuguese friends within days. Our neighbors speak no English and with wine and Google Interpreter we feel closer to them the most people we’ve ever met. Even gifts of food and roses! We had high hopes. The truth is beyond our expectations!

[@thelittlejennie]

1:27 Smoking 1:53 Rental 2:37 Roads 3:17 Water temp 3:54 Noise 4:19 Tourism 4:54 Salary 6:03 Pace 6:44 Cash 7:26 Bureaucracy 8:53 Winter 10:15 Expensive$ 11:37 Language difficult...it's a must. 12:53 Segregation of friends... no outsiders.

[@capassoluigi7387]

I was never invited by Portuguese people never salaries low,rent sky-high and as a foreigner everybody try to rip you of!!!!!

[@treaty8631]

Medical system is crap

[@Davidian8001]

@@capassoluigi7387 With that attitude, no wonder you weren't invited. We are friendly, not morons.

[@Davidian8001]

@@treaty8631 Lol, that's a joke, right?

[@lsvmuk]

@@capassoluigi7387 Are you from the south of Italy?

[@sebastiaobretao5315]

Portugal is one of the three safest and peaceful countries in the world. It has a healthy climate, friendly and welcoming people and exceptional Mediterranean cuisine. The landscapes are incredible, with beutifull historic towns and villages. Anyone who wants to come, is certainly welcome. Whoever doesn't want to come, we're sorry, but we don't force anyone to come here.

[@76456]

Portugal é o 6° país mais pacífico do mundo. Tu não estás a par da realidade do nosso país. A cada dia que passa caminhanos para um terceiro mundo. Esse rank é uma treta.

[@ghassanjneinaty4421]

My pleasure to come to Portugal it I managed to make it. Definitely no country in earth is 100% perfect. Love to dear Portuguese from Beirut Lebanon

[@SuperOuuuuu]

Portugal is one of the best countries in all of the EU.

[@ianwilliams8032]

Total nonsense crime figures are low because the police are useless. Go to tourist areas at night zero police and drugs being sold openly. The Portuguese think they are the best country but so many of them leave to work in other countries. Massive shortage of labour and thousands being brought from other countries to fill the gaps.

[@excellins]

been in portugal. Never experienced all the negatives you stated. it's a lovely country.

[@pedroRodriguesMD]

Of course. You are not Portuguese. Or white (no offense, this is a continuation of the African countries, even the prime minister that is leading us to ruin is not white). 80% of the portuguese dont live here.

[@TheLastSongbird124]

As a Brit who retired here, this vid is spot on mostly and I would recommend anyone thinking about living here to seriously consider everything in this vid. For me, all the cons are things I am really comfortable with and some are actually pros for me so it's been a great choice for me, I wouldn't live anywhere else now:) I think the biggest problem is that so many people considering moving here don't do their homework and make decisions based on how they saw PT as a tourist....BIG mistake. Most of the foreigners I talk to who do a lot of bitching are those that saw the beautiful tourist country and living here would be like being a perm tourist....DUMB perspective, and they will constantly suffer the annoyances!

[@eduardovieira7487]

Be careful! You have to pay for your food in Portugal.

[@JFA.117]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@helenamilheiro5305]

😄😄😄

[@y-limit]

Exactly 🤣🤣🤣

[@casecold1864]

really man this video is such bullshit, its so bad.

[@samandrade9854]

Where do you eat for free?

[@guvnor1971]

Don’t be scared to learn a language at any age. I started learning Portuguese at age 44 (albeit Brazilian Portuguese) whilst living in Australia. I am not a quick learner, but I am stubborn. I took lessons for 3 years, studied 30-45 minutes a day and 2-3 hours on weekends for around 4 years before I was conversationally fluent. I sought out language Portuguese speaking/English learning partners and chatted to practice. I still chat and watch KZbin and Netflix every day. The first time you realise you can take part in a conversation real-time in another language is one of the most rewarding feelings

[@wiseonwords]

Well done!

[@timothybruggeman9332]

Learning Portuguese too. Started at age 60. I've been at it 2 years now. It's hard, but I too am stubborn.

[@angelosliotscos8405]

I spent a month in Lisbon. A month too long. When the sun set, hoards of thousands of rats would roam the streets, brasenly rushing about looking for food. Drivers would drive through red lights, completely ignoring them. At a restaurant, I saw a waiter striking a busboy. Never had I seen these things while touring all of Europe.

[@donnydoit7678]

Omg rats, that got me.

[@pedroRodriguesMD]

Finally some one with REAL experiences. I hate how they fake how Portugal is wonderful. To me it has been my jail since 1981.

[@mannydossantos9603]

Here's my 5 cents of input: 1. Making friends: assimilate as much as possible and try to integrate in common interests... social, economic, politics, sports, etc. 2. Language: it is a good investment to learn it, specially in interacting with older people. Most young people speak English, albeit a bit broken, but don't rely on it only. 3. Consumer goods expensive: when buying, shop around. There's always a good deal somewhere. 4. Cold grey winters: when living in the northern hemisphere, that's what you get. But do adapt your lifestyle to the weather, then it's actually not bad at all. 5. Bureaucracy: it's annoying and efficiency is not a priority in dealing with the public. But the paperwork is worth it in the end. 6. Need to carry cash: well, cash is king and it's no different here. Cash never fails and doesn't talk. 7. No rush: jest for efficiency isn't there, but the people's attitude is slowly changing. 8. Salary: unfortunately, most businesses are avaricious, but the employees need to be more productive to show value. 9. Over tourism: well, it seems that the food and wine are in great demand. Yes, the place can get a bit over-crowded, but not like Bangkok. 10. Noise levels: the people can be a bit loud, but it's only genetic excitement. It's best to get used to it or avoid noisy areas. 11. Cold ocean: accept it and get used to it. On a positive note, the sea water is refreshing in the hot summers. 12. Driving: sadly, there are lunatics on the road. It's best to be safe and vigilant on the roads. 13. Long term rentals: a better option is to buy a property. There are many options and opportunities available. 14. Smoking: it's annoying, inconsiderate and unhealthy, but it's a silly status symbol and bad habit. There's an old saying: if you don't drink, don't smoke and don't f*ck, then what do you do?

[@brunog.1483]

How do you make Friends with Portuguese when 50 % doesnt speak English or any other foreign language or da other 50% are Racists???

[@WEEDobite]

Portugal is so pretty though! And the food is great. Retiring there sounds like a dream honestly 🤗

[@pedroRodriguesMD]

It is not. It would be your worst nightmare. Trust me on this, google / research more.

[@livewellherenow]

Wait, salary!? I thought this was about retirement.

[@anaramos2802]

Accuracy is not exactly the forte of this video!

[@chasjacks9378]

My most hated four letter word, WORK

[@jarabaa]

Exactly.

[@pauloseara7332]

Retired but counting the pennies, remember!

[@CarpetLayer]

That's what I thought

[@karstenschley9976]

I am from Germany and we have been traveling to Portugal for more than 20 years. What a fantastic, hospitable country! Compared to Hamburg, driving in Portugal is pure relaxation - the highways(Yes, you have to pay toll!) are in great condition, and hey - you survive the odd traffic jam, especially in Lisbon or Porto. And if it takes a little longer, it takes a little longer. Too bad for every day that I can't be in Portugal. /// Eu venho da Alemanha e estamos a viajar para Portugal há mais de 20 anos. Que país fantástico e hospitaleiro! Comparado com Hamburgo, conduzir em Portugal é puro relaxamento - as auto-estradas (sim, tem de pagar portagens!) estão em excelentes condições e, ei - você sobrevive ao estranho engarrafamento, especialmente em Lisboa ou no Porto. E se demorar um pouco mais, demora um pouco mais. Cada dia que não pode passar em Portugal é um dia perdido.

[@joelmadrid2193]

Panama relocation tours!! With jackie!!👍

[@rorod8000]

Português drivers suck ass

[@caver38]

But don't try living their its an administrative nightmare

[@rorod8000]

@@caver38 ong

[@Piairom]

Not so cold ocean in Algarve region in summer closer to spain...temperatures could reach 25°/ 27° maximum...thats preety great water temperature but the best temperature is 22/23° more refreshing and healthier...by the way its because of having a cold Atlantic ocean that we have the best fish in the world! If you want to eat great fish and have an healthier lifestyle and live longer, Portugal is for sure one of the best countries in the world to live and retire! Small but beautifull from North to South and Islands...one of the best! 👍

[@TheVaughan5]

If you don’t speak the language, forget it. The basics of Portuguese isn’t that difficult to learn but the verbs are ultra complicated and the real difficulty is understanding other people because of the pronunciation.

[@SuperOuuuuu]

You don’t have to be fluent. In fact locals love that you make an effort learning and speaking their language. Try doing that in France.

[@TheVaughan5]

@@SuperOuuuuu Yes I’m very aware that you don’t have to be fluent and most Brazilians are very helpful. However without a reasonable knowledge of Portuguese you will struggle and as in any country, not just Brasil, there’s always those who will take advantage of your limited knowledge.

[@rjvtechnologies]

making friends in Portugal its easy, in most countries even after going for long period to the same establishment, if you missing a few cents, the owner will twist his nose, in Portugal the owner of the establishment will take personally if you don't go there and open a tab and he only needs to know that person is from the Neiborhood or near by or simply just known by the majority of people that use that same establishment, so i can only conclude you think too much of yourself thus not approaching no one or give the chance to be approached

[@pedroRodriguesMD]

You will make a lot of friends, if you are paid more then them and pay them beers. Other then that, they will sell you out in a no time.

[@cabrui]

You’re having a laugh…. This is the most misleading video in KZbin. I don’t know how long you have spent in Portugal, or if you have even lived there at all. You obviously don’t know what you’re talking about!

[@austinorphan8214]

Driving in Portugal is so much fun. In California, most people don't know how to drive (manual transmission). Portugal is also safer to drive than California.

[@diogopassagem]

Some of the points are valid, particularly with the prices of goods, burochacy and inefficiency. But is also true that nature gives you a lot of food and neighbours tend to share the extra apple from the appeal three. But this video is well exaggerated in most of the topics. As a Portuguese, I acknowledge some of the topics, however, I don't think this video is realistic.

[@Solo50plus]

Great to hear your views on this. 👍🏽

[@alisonbmcgillan4442]

Great to hear , I live in Cape Town South Africa and love it here for all its beauty , but I think as we all know crime is an issue., so now looking at Portugal but no idea where to start …. I mountain bike here everyday . So have been looking into Sintra as a start .

[@Quidproquo1143]

@@alisonbmcgillan4442 Sintra is great, but expensive. Setúbal is great as well and less expensive, and you'll have Arrábida near by.

[@pedroRodriguesMD]

It is not. Even the images arent from Portugal. Just one or two.

[@starluna22]

With all do respect it's your opinion. But nothing would stop me from going back to my country.Its safe beautiful not live in a rush.its better the live in a country that we have to look over our shoulders if we are going to get attacked or shoot. I Love Portugal🥰

[@stealthwarrior5768]

​@d c you are now able to vote so don't complain. Others died and suffered to get rid of the fascist dictatorship so use your vote and stop complaining.

[@pedroRodriguesMD]

So, you love your country, but you are not here? Was that what I got ? Muito inteligente sim senhora. Eu quero sair deste buraco de m*** chamado portugal.

[@deborahfigueiredo8731]

Portuguese is much easier to learn than people think. Took me a year to be conversational. Easier than German and if you speak English you’d be surprised how much the two languages have in common. Don’t be put off. Get a good teacher and reach out to the very friendly and helpful Portuguese natives.

[@celestebinus6142]

Wish I could give you a million likes. Yes, the Portuguese are very welcoming and almost in every situation are willing to walk the extra mile trying hard to understand and help foreigners.

[@northofyou33]

The Portuguese are incredibly friendly and helpful. I experience that on an almost daily basis. But I have been here 2 years and am still struggling with learning Portguguese. I think some people have more natural ability than others.

[@maxflight777]

Deborah, can you kindly post the name of your tutor ?

[@deborahfigueiredo8731]

@@maxflight777 Liz Sharma at Talk the Streets

[@celestebinus6142]

I am Portuguese living in the States. Can I be of help?

[@ErrolBeats]

#8 salaries. Why would anybody retiring be worried about salaries?

[@manuelacosta5604]

Exactly!!! With my pension I can live like a queen in Portugal!

[@TH-qk6ez]

​@@manuelacosta5604 Good point 👍

[@tonymcmahon_historybear]

I'm half Portuguese and I agree on the bureaucracy - it's maddening. Not as bad as it was in the past but - um - that's not saying much :)

[@jameskane8744]

Just came back from 2 week holiday in Portugal, its so cheap to live here and the people are really nice and friendly. I would live in Portugal

[@lolj0n4z]

Which city?

[@rong8889]

Yeah!! What city??

[@ShanicornBeauty]

Same! Was there for a month and planning to go back next year. 🥰

[@rong8889]

Come on Mr.Kane.. what city my man??

[@rong8889]

@@ShanicornBeauty Which city/cities?

[@sammiesmith6690]

Portugal 🇵🇹 is still top on my list.

[@santoshkatuwal9823]

Me2

[@Antandthegrasshopper]

overacted... go there if you like SF weather and cold Atlantic Ocean!

[@joelmadrid2193]

Panama relocation tours!!

[@casecold1864]

@@Antandthegrasshopper overacted? LOL go to Germany, Sauerkraud!

[@alibenali543]

I know very well Portugal, so I agree completely with you. This video gave me the impression this person was considered as person non grata in Portugal that´s why so much anger. 😜

[@Solrac-Siul]

jesus man , the cold ocean? it is the freaking atlantic ocean, what do you expect ? I hope that when you talk about the best 14 reasons to not retire to germany, france, england, finland, sweden, netherlands, ireland, and any other european country with an oceanic front to mention the cold ocean:P

[@y2k21]

The best time to go to the beach is in the winter. Better surf and less people.

[@sevdev9844]

People don't move to Scandinavia because of the ocean.

[@marcind4644]

Because the Mediterranean Sea is warmer, or things like Canary Islands also have far warmer water, despite it is also the Atlantic Ocean. There are plenty of places with warmer water and similar cost of living. I mean if weather and sea temperature is a factor to chose a place, people should be aware of it.

[@maxflight777]

The worlds highest VAT The worlds most expensive water The worlds most expensive Electricity The worlds most expensive cars Expensive petrol and Tolls

[@romeufilipe5574]

top 5 :(

[@nicolet2165]

Plus 2 million people around 16 % of Portuguese population living under €540. That is what RTP news said yesterday.

[@stealthwarrior5768]

Move to Australia mate if you want to know about high cost of living

[@joseoliveira3691]

@@nicolet2165 Well 50 million of Americans live in food stamps

[@inesvilela9454]

@@nicolet2165 nós US são milhões sem-abrigo, e sem acesso á saúde.Quem chamou este senhor para vir para um país pobre, se vivia num país rico?? Cheiras a br.

[@elfIbeatz]

Most these down points are my up points!

[@CristinaF210]

I love the cold water of my beautiful country is one of the reasons for me its the best place to swim, i hate warm waters for ex i dont like the south Algarve bc water is like a soup. I love the salty refreshing wavy ocean from centre to north portugal, I smoke so no problem there Im portuguese none of the "problems" above interfere with my life considering I lived in the USA and IK living here back in my country its a complete paradise compared to other countries i lived, and its freedom here too, real freedom, dont have to pay to go to ANY beach, u can decide to wear bikino or not, u have no very ugly in my opinion signs like "private property" NO, here the nature is to be enjoyed by all. The only thing its horrific for me is the people who love to set fires in the summer, thats the ONLY problem I see here. very cheap too, BEST food in the world I only eat fish, veggies and such and so theres more here than I can ask for, fruit is the very best as well. Also and that was the one of the main reasons too I decided to come back, u dont need to insurance to see a doctor, so many times I was sick as a dog and never saw a doctor in the US, awful just awful, now I have more doctors than I can count and being 52 years old you start seeing and needing the help of them more and more it should be a human right not a need and for such a rich country as USA is i still cant believe people there strugle with that where here in my little poor small country u DONT need insurance just walk in a clinic and see one. Fantastic weather just in my view its PARADISE 💖💖💖💖💖💖💖

[@hikari1591]

OQUE ???? mano no algarve a água para min é fria mesmo durante o verão

[@ziggydee9744]

Muito bom! Portugal é um bom pais.

[@lowellirish]

I live in Northern New Hampshire by the Canadian Border...Greenland is 700 miles away. Right now? Buffalo NY is getting hit with 5 feet of snow and white out conditions...It's -44F with the wind chill...Believe me, I can stay warm! My house is 54°F degrees right now, WITH the heat going...it's 7°F outside...I can take a Portugal winter!!

[@discoveringdavette4904]

Thanks for sharing. Definitely still relocating there. 😉

[@tchallasqueen4861]

Same

[@pedroRodriguesMD]

Plz dont. And I am HELPING you.

[@pus1948]

Sorry this guy passed away. So I do not want to make nasty remarks about his negative views of Portugal. His remarks remind me to my American friends in diplomatic services abroad. Never satisfied and never able to adapt to a foreign country. My advice: just stay at home!

[@dm4859]

Well, the comments here are the most helpful. I live in the US and would like to retire in Portugal. We could make a video of 14 reasons not to live in the US or anywhere. I like to read what people say who know the place.

[@geraldtseng8905]

14? That's low!

[@marshamcintosh4790]

So true, lol. My husband and I are preparing to walk on the Camino de Santiago de Compostela and I happened to be on a site that was telling of the "dangers" of being in Spain. My husband did a little research and came back with the information that on a list grading countries of the world by how safe they are, Spain is about #6 and the US is # 139!!!

[@carlos-ju7ce]

Ask Madonna... she's eventually left Portugal 😆

[@lotusgrl444]

Exactly..Ive lived in Chicago my whole life but I feel it is not going to improve neither locally or nationally..it is too divisive with too many polarizing issues...and its getting very expensive..I just turned 40 and would love to just get out of the U.S

[@Marc-NZ]

I've been living in different countries, and Portugal is our next and probably ultimate one...we are currently living in USA and about the prices, based in my research, they are similar, but when it comes to food and groceries Portugal is almost half USA price, basically you can live a good life in Portugal with $3000.00 including rent..if you buy a house...much easier...and what is very attractive to me is the low pace ..this is what I'm looking for.

[@casecold1864]

Lol 3K is totally unnecessary. Unless you want to throw around money or have 10 kids, 3K is an insult to your intelligence.

[@hanworld6565]

Did you move yet?

[@pedroRodriguesMD]

Yeah, come with your 3000.00 to a place where people get up at 6 in the morning till 7 in the afternoon to have 750 a month...That will go well...(mugged).

[@wisdomknowledgelover6293]

If I moved there, I would make an effort to learn the language, just like I hope someone would moving to the States.

[@DaniPlaysTech]

True, I moved to Portugal and it's required to learn at least A2 Portuguese.

[@semedo2006]

In this vídeo there are some truths (low wages, cold seas and cold winter weather - it's the Atlantic not the Caribbean, driving is difficult - but we have an extensive network of highways, bureaucracy, and so on) but there is a lot lies: it is not allowed to smoke inside commercial establishments, schools, public buildings, etc., only on the street; most people use payment cards a lot (debit, credit, etc.), we have the best ATM systems in the world with which we can do many transactions; there is the possibility of long-term lease, obviously, you have to look hard. Our lifestyle is calmer and service is more relaxed. Is making friends difficult? Of course, with the weak ability to understand others it is like this everywhere. The Portuguese distinguish well between friends and simple acquaintances. Friends are those very close people, in whom we trust a lot. The others are acquaintances, we communicate easily with foreigners, but not with those who don't make the slightest effort to understand us. It's not about speaking Portuguese, we know the difficulties foreigners have in speaking the language and, in general, we make an effort to make ourselves understood, but not when on the other side they don't have the capacity to learn the basics or don't make the effort.

[@day-to-dayknits]

The drama is exaggerated with this one 🙄

[@juliojames5986]

Gotcha ! Clear as possible ! I am getting my tickets.

[@josevieira3020]

YOU FORGOT TO SAY THAT PORTUGAL IS ONE OFF THE SAFEST COUNTRIES TO VISIT. BESIDES THE BEAUTY.

[@ruinunes7365]

Até quando?!

[@josevieira3020]

@@ruinunes7365 FOREVER

[@pedroRodriguesMD]

You sir, are living in another reality. This place is hell. But EI, do come over and taste hell for yourself.

[@pedroRodriguesMD]

Estes estrangeiros idiotas andam a dormir com a publicidade falsa... @@ruinunes7365

[@miguellemos4669]

LOL. Some of things you say are simply untrue. I'm Portuguese and I almost never carry money with me. 95% of the time I use a contactless card or the smartphone to pay. Honestly: that's not true. I don't know how you came up with that. You're joking right?

[@alexsalemo9137]

Not he’s not joking at all, writing this to reply you is my solidarity for this guy who can’t reply you for itself because he already passed away suddenly in heart attack, by the way just because you use cards to shop thosent really means 99% of Portuguese does I guess

[@venuskirby8243]

My sincere condolences 💐. I just happened upon this video today! Thank you for sharing 🥰

[@Dmm108]

Portugal is amazing, a lot of what you mentioned as disadvantages are actually untrue or can be seen as advantages , with exception of the Portuguese themselves whom I find quite closed and difficult to make close friends with, but as acquaintances they are very kind and gentle.

[@websoft]

exactly.

[@PedroPaulo-lk2xq]

You are right. Portuguese are quite closed. Not easy to make friends with.

[@heidijonyetidogr3173]

But he DID say it’s perspective and it’s up to you to decide if these are negatives or not.

[@Isochest]

The Portuguese do make allowances better and don't gloat on others' misfortune unlike many English people. They are accepting towards people with disabilities and neurodiversity too. I have autism and most people accepted me better than at home. Perhaps my willingness to embrace their language and culture helped.

[@ji3946]

Click bait with retire, then go on about wages? Wages are when you work, not retire

[@roninblue5885]

Well, actually there are digital nomads who are partially financially independent/semi-retired as well as people who are traditionally retired who choose to work part time as well.

[@anaramos2802]

@@roninblue5885 It's a small group, if they really exist. That's not a general truth. You should answer the other questions.

[@ianashton1226]

Great vid. All fair points. The 2 that stick out for me personally are the difficulties of the language and bureaucracy. However, not gonna put me off living there when I retire in 18 months!

[@pepijnbonte2469]

I find reading and writing easier than speaking it. Hard pronunciation indeed, but many foreigners also in the winter. I would like to add 1 reason, dogs running around without a leash. Some came up to me and were barking. I asked to leash them (da trela por favor), and stated that I was afraid, but Nao faz mal was the only answer that I got back. Other things anoyed me was the lack of respect of foreigners for signs and the public space, but that's unfortunately common everywhere.

[@SanjeevDD]

Very informative. I have been there as a tourist and found people very friendly and in Lisbon many spoke English, more so than in Spain. Also things were much cheaper than Northern Europe. A country worth exploring.

[@somosdeamstrad]

I am living in Porto for around 18 years.... Every point you discussed is true to me ... Remember that Portugal is a family-oriented society more than a friend-oriented. If you integrate you will discover groups of friends that know each other for years but never have got really private... It is not always like this but it is quite often

[@pedroRodriguesMD]

Yup. I have friendships for 15 years, we would see each other every day. And good ones, as soon as they got a girl, 20 years later and not even a "happy birthday" or "wanna come over"? There are no real friendships here. Mostly in man. Woman still have some groups, but man it is all about that testoesterone. They would try to bone your mother if they could.

[@Loobylooto2]

My daughter,grandchildren and I love Portugal 🇵🇹 my daughter is a very qualified ,highly skilled TA .She does one to one with severely autistic children... She is so disheartened with the way England is going that she wants out - to Portugal It’s stil good to hear all sides tho⭐️

[@stephenramos2824]

Living outside the major cities its easy to find long term rentals and in the south the water is warm.

[@Emy53]

The last point about making friends threw me because I have heard that it's easy to make friends.

[@osvaldobrito3904]

Very easy

[@stealthwarrior5768]

It is

[@pedroRodriguesMD]

If you have tits and fanny, yes. LOADS of blue balled friends...Other then that, good luck, save that ticket to leave!

[@davidsylvia5378]

Compared to what other country/s? Most of the points with the exception of bureaucracy were inconsequential.

[@flyheli]

Some people aren’t meant to leave their home town…ever 🙄😉

[@bezoozime9170]

...and the rest of us truly appreciate it.

[@pedroRodriguesMD]

🤣@@bezoozime9170

[@helder6175]

2:38 - "Now if you're from California..." Me: "Stay in California. Don't ruin Portugal, too." 😉

[@angelikafeiler6863]

Yeah, i was thinking the same lol. 🤣 these informations are good for who has to look at a map to understand were Portugal is located 😉. Speaking of retirement i would want to know about healthcare but perhaps its because I m not from the USA. By the way, don t retire in Spain, France, Italy, Greece etc either, it rains and is cold in winter too 😉

[@justbeingme003]

I would still live in Portugal. It's one of the most beautiful countries in the world, the people are friendly and I love the Portuguese language.

[@theonijkerk3012]

Well, I'd say apart from the cold Atlantic ocean..... Never heard of the warm gulf stream?

[@dinobarros3364]

People come to Portugal to enjoy. As long as they enjoy it i dont care about anything else.

[@gtagide]

Please dont come, let Portugal for us

[@Sup7569]

Come on man , don’t be like that

[@mrvoid912]

I am coming and we must be friends

[@chunvon9407]

Thanks for sharing these informations ， I'm from far east China and I'll get my golden visa of Portugal in the next few months . I'm so excited to start my new life in this amazing country . BTW ，come on，Diogo Jota，U are the best ！！！

[@gangliu5703]

祝贺，您有葡萄牙有宜居的小城市推荐吗，谢谢

[@pedroRodriguesMD]

There are no more golden visas. That was a scam. Thank god!

[@WilliamKTobey]

Do you really know what you are talking about. The cold ocean, the driving, paying cash, long lines (try Texas), low salaries??(Isn't the topic retirement). The cost of electricity, yes it is high about .22per KWH vs .15 I pay in North Carolina but houses/apartments are smaller. Also, you are lumping the US as if it was one small country, it is not. For example take a dip at the beach in Maine...it is not South Florida. I really thought you would come up with some good well thought reasons. You swung and missed by a lot.

[@cleaningtime8156]

I don't think you know what you are talking about , you don't know Portugal for sure .

[@inesvilela9454]

@@cleaningtime8156 explica-lhe.

[@eduardovieira7487]

Be careful. There are many clouds loads of water in Portugal and they can fall out.

[@youngspiritsinging]

Those 14 negatives were helpful. Thank you.

[@Karlsruhe105]

How much money u get to do yhis nonsense clip ? 14 reasons with the burocracy included , ha ha ha , what a bad joke ! U live in USA and yet u`r a asian from a country with 28 social problems ! Before to speak about european countrys u have to live minimum 10 years in that country. Portugal? One of the best country in the world !

[@carlos1rsa]

Portuguese central heating is actually a shot of Aguardente, Poncha and a Macieira in your coffee, gives you that inner glow, its like falling in love again. Learn from us and you will adapt well.

[@cheguevara5560]

Ha ha that is great " central heating " I can imagine sitting front of fire place in rural Portugal old house and trying them. Here in Australia we sitting wrapped up in blankets and wearing sheep skin UGG boots to keep warm ,so looking forward to Portugese winter 🤣🤣 Only difference is I can afford to buy house in Portugal but not here ... old 2bdr house in Sydney is over 1 mil ,insane !

[@ryanmckay6471]

Tell me you have never been to Ontario Canada, without telling me you have never been to Ontario Canada. 🤣🤣 I have been to Portugal and I absolutely loved it.

[@BleuSkiddew]

Great list. I was hoping you'd touch on rights, freedoms, and strange laws, but I understand it may be difficult since you aren't sure what countries your viewers may want to move from.

[@davea3329]

Many of those "disadvantages" don't seem like disadvantages if you are going there to retire. To respond to some of them. The narrow roads are just a fact for most of Europe, nothing specific to Portugal. Guessing you can take an Uber if you are in one of the big cities. The cold ocean, nothing different than north america. Paying cash, actually view that as a positive. In north america a lot of places wont even accept cash anymore. With respect to housing rentals, my understanding is that even short term rentals in Portugal are cheaper than rentals here in the U.S., at least if you are on one of the coasts, so that's no big deal. Bureaucracy, yes, that could be a pain but if you are retired doesn't really matter. Low salaries - not an issue if you are retiring in Portugal. The whole point is to work in a fast paced environment like in a big city in the U.S. and then move to a slower paced environment. Consumer goods could be a small challenge, maybe amazon delivers there. The language is very beautiful, even if difficult, working knowledge can be learned online. Are those videos really showing genuine Portuguese people? I could see how the integration issue could be a challenge for ex-pats....

[@NotFinancialAdvice]

The ocean is warm here in Texas. :)

[@diogorodrigues747]

@@NotFinancialAdvice Texas is much more to the south than Portugal.

[@anaramos2802]

@@NotFinancialAdvice Good. I bet you don't even know how to swim.

[@marcind4644]

Amazon does deliver, but deliveries often do not arrive. You should compare rental of similar quality apartments, some in PT might be cheaper, but some of them are a freezer in winter and an oven in the summer, and most locals live in them not because they want to, they have to since nicer apartments are expensive. You might need written long-term contract for some of the bureaucracy as immigrant, therefore a lack of it is a problem and limits your choices. Many landlords refuse to write a contract because they don't want to pay 25% tax.

[@virtualworldsbyloff]

@@anaramos2802 LOOLLLL

[@frankgatsbybeats3999]

Portugal is one of the best places in the world to live or retire to.

[@casecold1864]

Thank you, I did it and it's true!

[@RobIn-ky4uz]

If you have good income from elswhere.

[@pedroRodriguesMD]

Yes, or else you will end up stuck here starving@@RobIn-ky4uz

[@eduardovieira7487]

Be careful! The water is wet in Portugal.

[@tonybeeckx9601]

it all depends about the whereabouts, check on the province called Alentejo, very empty 12000 square miles, no big tourism, a lot to find as touristic treasures, but hidden, about the best weather in Portugal, living there and find cheaper ways to get accommodation you have to be here, check it out, and here it is easy to get into the community, I live here for eight years, and I can compare, cause I lived and worked, being Belgian, in a lot of countries. Quebec, Pennsylvania, Florida, California, Nevada, in Europe, the Netherlands, Denmark, Germany, Switserland, France, Spain, Hungary, in Maghreb, A;geria and Morocco, so I think I cam compare a little bit, and I ended up in Portugal and now I am 70 years old,

[@Helen-co7th]

Thanks for sharing this. It doesn't matter if it is on the point or exaggerated - it still gives a feel of what to expect - and not be overwhelmed with your rose-tinted glasses on. It isn't hateful. Just not all sunshine. A personal view. I'm grateful. My condolences, Samy. I love how it started a discussion or thread of comments, giving me more insight.

[@anuraaggad]

Portuguese is one of the most easiest languages to learn if you are an English speaker.

[@Solo50plus]

Some of these are spot on. Nothing too serous though. Very witty and funny. 😊