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@michaelhoffman5486 Жыл бұрын
to me the idea of sending my fricken dna to anyone is totally ludicrous
@jupiterherranz-wilkinson3787 Жыл бұрын
like you, my DNA has 32% Iberian (Basque & Valencia from Spain & Azores, Portugal) 😊
@pedrogo4903 Жыл бұрын
i show you Portugal ! you know nothing !!
@aninhascs3735 Жыл бұрын
hey Dave, where did you send your sample to? Assuming you had it sent to you in Portugal.
@ficadeolho123 Жыл бұрын
Haha if you're looking for a real life challenge then Portugal is the place for you! filling out paperwork for documentation wil be like piecing a puzzle 😂 together
@RicardoSantos-ow3ju Жыл бұрын
"Living in Portugal as an American is ANYTHING but easy." Yeah.... It ain't easy for us portuguese either🤣🤣🤣
@carlosfigueira5076 Жыл бұрын
Right in the bull's eye 😅😂😂
@Sedafo11 Жыл бұрын
There's a reason why so many of us leave, that's for sure😅
@terryballard2350 Жыл бұрын
@@Sedafo11You could not pay me to liv in US with 😢 the insane Rethuglian people’s party! Portugal is not perfect. No place ticks all the boxes, but it’s dam close! Military veteran.
@teresa..M Жыл бұрын
As a portuguese I completely agree!!!!! 😅😅😅😅😅
@ninim8118 Жыл бұрын
As an American, i found Portuguese people the nicest people you would ever meet, if anyone having a hard time being away from their home country they should consider moving back!
@mikemasters11 Жыл бұрын
when living overseas you run into people who weren't happy where they came from, and after a while you realize they brought there own problems with them. no country can fix that
@micheleparadis2808 Жыл бұрын
I couldn't agree more
@ladyancap007 Жыл бұрын
💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯
@transitionsnc Жыл бұрын
Agreed.
@suzannataverne990 Жыл бұрын
So true!
@davidlaki10 ай бұрын
AMEN. This is sounding more and more like any other white US American who migrated elsewhere in the globe, just moping about over how things don't go as they expected. We get a lot of these types in the Philippines too.
@TaavP Жыл бұрын
As a portuguese myself, this is all true. Yet, I've visited many well developed countries, different continents and I still wouldn't move elsewhere. yeah the salaries aren't as good as in germany and yada yada, bureaucracy is a pain in the asx, but... the way of life, the tranquility, the freedom, the safetyness, the sun, the sea, the landscapes, the people,... you can't buy that.
@Johnny-bgood Жыл бұрын
Completely agree!! I lived there for 30 years and I really miss the way of life but moved to Toronto few years ago and I absolutely love it here and going back now is out of the question besides vacay couple times a year
@paulomendes4892 Жыл бұрын
tranquility and bureacracy - oxymoron
@Nunov103 Жыл бұрын
The people? They are actually the worst thing about the country, I mean, they’re not all bad, but the vast majority … could use some kind of improvement.
@paulomendes4892 Жыл бұрын
freedom? portuguese are fascist by nature
@paulomendes4892 Жыл бұрын
@@Nunov103 bingo
@enewberg2812 Жыл бұрын
I like your honesty. I was born and raised in Los Angeles and met my wife in Portugal in 1985. We were married in Lisbon, where she was born and raised, a year later. We have spent the last 37 years living and raising our family in both countries. My situation is unique in that I’ve never known anyone but Portuguese people in Portugal. My wife’s family and friends,etc. I learned the language early as my wife learned English. Without mastering the language you will always be a tourist and even when you speak fluently you will always be a “estrangeiro”. It’s the same for my wife in the US. It’s not a big deal because we are both fluent in both languages but it is what it is. If you move to Portugal for love or love of the country then great but if you move, like most people, because you think it will be cheaper you are just doing yourself a disservice, a disservice to Portugal and will never assimilate. Just move to Arkansas if you want cheap. Um abraço
@knightheaven8992 Жыл бұрын
Portugal changed drastically in the last 7 or so years, i wouldnt be surprised if Portuguese people were a minority in Lisbon right now
@enewberg2812 Жыл бұрын
@@knightheaven8992 I agree. I still spend half the year there and unfortunately it doesn’t even resemble the beautiful Portugal of old. Back in the 80s we had our problems but overall it was great. The world in general has changed a lot in the last seven years and not for the better.
@transitionsnc Жыл бұрын
Good for you and your wife! You both sound like awesome people.
@brokenrecord3095 Жыл бұрын
My aunt married a Portuguese man back in the 60's and has lived in Porto ever since Salazar went to his eternal reward. I asked my cousin if her mother spoke "correct" Portuguese- she kind of laughed and just said no. Apparently she still gets tenses and declensions or whatever wrong- I'm glad we don't have those things in English! Anyway, yes, you will always be “estrangeiro”
@ricardomagro2883 Жыл бұрын
Ta tudo dito!
@jaanaprall9961 Жыл бұрын
I am originally from Denmark, but lived in Northern California for many years and I would say for Americans the things to be aware of are you cannot get a 30 year mortgage if you are older. Also the mold and lack of modern insulation, heating and aircon comes as a shock to many. Be aware of this and make sure you have the money to either rent or buy a newer place if this will be a concern. And, of course when renting in Europe you need to remember that you likely will not have a dryer, just a washer. I love Portugal! I feel safe as a woman walking pretty much anywhere, the food is great, proximity and ease of travel to other places is great, and the Portuguese people are very relaxed and I find it to be a very welcoming place.
@imnolte Жыл бұрын
>=20Litre p/d capacity €150 dehumidifier, strategically used, can relieve a lot of issues.
@paulgoebertp Жыл бұрын
@@imnolte I found that many houses in Portugal use dehumidifiers instead of air conditioners, and I found that that works well.
@DonAntoniodetucum Жыл бұрын
You didn’t mention anything about the Portuguese women and their attitude towards American men.
@Srcccfy Жыл бұрын
@@DonAntoniodetucumCan you explain a little more?
@DonAntoniodetucum Жыл бұрын
@@Srcccfy Dave was asking for input for his future videos and I was curious about his and other single men attempting to settle there and find mates or just dating. There is resentment towards foreigners coming to Portugal and causing property values to rise as well as services. And problems of poor communication because of not being fluent in Portuguese. So what is the experience with finding mates or dating. And what are Portuguese women like compared to USA women? That’s it Christian.
@dmatmor Жыл бұрын
Some comments from US citizen settled here. A) Transportation is way better then the US ! Trains, buses , cheap Airline tickets if you wish to fly. US lacks by far ! Here , I don't even own a car. Bought a Scooter for whenever I need to, that's it !) B) Health care cost & services which are extremely important, especially for retirees is WAY BETTER then the US even under Medicare. C) Food is way better and fresh !!! nothing like in the US D) US is in a spiral mode down for the last few years to an unbearable mode (For me and many others that I know,) ... so am happy to leave the crap out there and relax here.
@kikoempis Жыл бұрын
And you are welcome here. You came, you live here, you pay some taxes here, including in every purchase you make. What you use from our society is probably less than what you contribute with, unless you use our public health care with some difficult health issue. But I guess that won't be the case, as most likely you'll have private health insurance. The only only problem is the now lack of housing affordability. But that's not a problem of who's coming here. The problem is the lack (or insufficiency) of new construction, to keep up with demand. The americans, or others, are not to blame. They are just seeking a better lifestyle, like we all do. The housing (now distopic) prices are hurting many people here (specially renters), but at the same time are benefiting home owners who are selling houses to forigners at doble or more the price they would get 5 years ago. It gets also to be a problem to young portuguese who are trying to buy their first home, and got completly priced out nowadays. I remember 10 years ago, I used to rent a bedroom in Lisbon for 150€/m. Nowadays the same kind of room is going for 400/500€/m. It's unbeliaveble. But I reafirm, the problem is the lack of construction. Not the forigners. From a portuguese young man.
@superpoodlehead Жыл бұрын
Thank you! Thank you! This is one of the most helpful bits of information about Portugal I’ve seen thus far! Transportation and food happen to be a priority in my life. 🌞
@peergerber7609 Жыл бұрын
@@kikoempis lack of new construction is only part of the problem. The othe big problem is the lack of transparency and due diligence on the part of real estate agents, especially the ones catering to foreigners. No system in Portugal to check actual prices of sold properties, no appraisal or thorough inspections of properties before purchase, agents pressuring foreigners to buy at full asking price, etc. I dont blame agents, it's just that real este regulations are severely lacking in Portugal. Also, the vast majority of properties need major renovations and many foreigners have spent a lot of money to bring them to modern standards. Naturally, the asking price is much higher when they sell and many foreign buyers like me are looking for the same type of property (high energy efficiency rating, open floor plan, light/neutral colors, A/C, no sign of mold/humidity inside, etc.)
@LeonardWaks Жыл бұрын
So true. US is now a third world country. Half the population has revealed itself as fascist. Everyone on the left is at the throat of everyone else on the left. The front page news is about the number of mass murders the night before. In the cities one is surrounded by homeless drug addicts. The party t hat controls the House of Reps thinks the biggest problem is the dirt on Hunter Biden's laptop. I truely wonder why anyone would want to live there. And I have been a lifelong patriot and scholar of American culture. Pols from both parties somehow kept the ugly underbelly of the nation under wraps at least since the 1960s. Now they dominate.
@hannsjoergschroeder2782 Жыл бұрын
Complete bs
@hemlock40 Жыл бұрын
As an American that moved to Portugal in 2021, I appreciate this kind of video. "Moving to Portugal" can be vastly different experiences based on where you want to live, what lifestyle you desire, and what your budget/income is. Lisbon, Coimbra, and Porto have become crowded with inflated costs. But the interior of Portugal is a completely different world. Videos should deal with the cities as a completely separate thing on its own. Costs are vastly lower in the countrysides. Not mentioned in Dave's video here is the challenges of making friends, finding one's tribe as an immigrant. In places where a lot of people speak English this is easier of course. Learning a new language is a huge challenge but ultimately worth it.
@jtinsfo Жыл бұрын
Good overview. I recently spent nine days in PT, to do a proof of concept in Porto for retirement. I will not retire there, but it has nothing to do with Portugal or her people. Portugal and the Portuguese are extraordinary. I could rave on for paragraphs, but I realized I could not be that far away from friends, family and familiarity. I add I would been entirely willing to learn Portuguese (one of the most musical and lyrical languages I've ever heard.) Bottom line for Americans - do extensive homework, go there and observe, and please be a gracious guest or new resident. Portugal is not going to conform to your ideas or expectations, nor should it. Keep up the good work Dave :)
@sugar_plum_fairy Жыл бұрын
Oh great comment! Thanks for your kind words about my country, language and our people ❤
@user-pu1pj3gt2p Жыл бұрын
Thank you Justin,
@LeonardWaks Жыл бұрын
Funny. I have lived in Portugal for five years. All my trouble melted away and my life is perfect. And I don't make KZbins about it, or sell anything either.
@CynthiaBjork Жыл бұрын
Us too.
@mlengefeld Жыл бұрын
Hey! My husband and I love your videos and the perspective you add! We are Americans living in Portugal for the last 3 years. We agree with you on all points. For us, we are flexible people who came into our experience with no real expectations. We just wanted a safe, warm place to live and explore. Having patience and a sense of humor is essential for life here. After that, life falls into place. You have mentioned this in previous videos but I would also advise to anyone considering a move to Portugal, please take some languages classes. Although the Portuguese are friendly and many speak English, you will feel the language barrier preventing you from enjoying like and making Portuguese friends - and without speaking Portuguese, the bureaucracy will feel even worse!
@CynthiaBjork Жыл бұрын
@@phillipbanes5484 There were over 40 mass shootings in America in August.
@peergerber7609 Жыл бұрын
I came from California and settled in the Silver Coast after living in the Algarve for a year and a half. Overall, almost everything is cheaper in Portugal. From rent to food to healthcare, etc., I am saving about 50% monthly. The key is to live in an area not frequented by tourists and to get to know the locals because they can help you save money (there is a double market system in Portugal, one for locals and another, much more expensive, for tourists and foreigners). Regarding car prices, the key is to not buy new because of the 23% VAT tax (not applicable to used vehicles) and the already high MSRP price to begin with. I bought a 2019 Ford Focus ST-Line (assembled in Cologne, Germany, by the way) with 10K kms, 7-year extended warranty and saved over 5,000 euros (paid 18K euros). Also, good used cars do not depreciate in value quite as fast as in other countries due to Portugal's strict car import regulations and new car affordability issues. Regarding petrol prices, Portugal does have some of the highest prices in Europe but, compared to the average U.S. owner who drives a big SUV or truck over longer distances, the average monthly cost can be lower, especially if you drive a diesel-powered economy car which is very common in Portugal. Yes, highway toll fees are very high, but one can take a train or to just about any faraway destination, which usually ends up being the cheapest and most relaxing option for me (for example, I recently took a bus to Lisbon from the Algarve and the one-way ticket price was 8 euros!) Bottom line is that, with a little research and chatting with locals who know the ins and outs of living in their area, anybody can learn the culture and assimilate.
@Hdio99 Жыл бұрын
I am portuguese with 51 yes, last paragraph is the key, all human should be observers and that requires habits, patience and knowledge, I would even say Portugal has a triple system, the foreigners route, for the ones who just think cheap is enouph and they rent super prices from the point of view of almost any Portuguese, who can pay per month more than 1000€ that is crazy but I see all the time americans and others thinking 1500 is allright, then the other layer is the normal Portuguese who knows Portugal and knows what is average prices, and then you have the Portuguese or people who are very systematic and really looks to get the better prices and avoid the LOOKS...if u research and talk with a multitude of people and look for you will find that Portugal is the cheaper to live and eat in EUROPE, even in big cities you can live ok and affordable but easy it is not to find solutions takes time and take a lot of will for sure....
@marianasantos2179 Жыл бұрын
Can you expand on the "there is a double market system in Portugal, one for locals and another, much more expensive, for tourists and foreigners" part? I didn't quite get it
@pedrorequio5515 Жыл бұрын
I will also had one bit for those frustrated with bureaucracy, Portugal is with everyday more and more dominated by Political machines, if you know the right people you dont have to deal with a lot of things, it is so bad for a while now that some public workers have the very peculiar experience of creating exceptions to a certain law, with orders that come directly from the very top in Government. These are not powerful people they are nobodies that know powerful people, and those are the ones running the political machines and only if you are involved with party politics in Portugal you know who they are.
@vaderladyl Жыл бұрын
@@marianasantos2179 Different prices for locals and for tourists. Happens in other countries as well.
@enewberg2812 Жыл бұрын
Portugal does not have a double market system. The prices are exactly the same for Portuguese and foreigners. It’s just that if you go to places that cater to foreign tourists you will pay more. Portuguese would also pay more if they went there but they don’t because prices are high and quality low. That simple. And, by the way, how does a foreigner chat with the locals in a small town unless they speak the language? And if you are chatting in English you will be treated as a foreigner and rightfully so.
@BenvanBroekhuijsen Жыл бұрын
Thanks for painting a more realistic picture of how living in Portugal is. I myself am Dutch, I moved from the Netherlands to Portugal, have a Portuguese job, and I pay Portuguese taxes from day one. And yes it hurt to go from 32 hours to 40 hours a week. And when I got my first pay check I almost cried. But that is my choice and I get a lot of sunshine back for that. I can't help but strongly dislike Americans that put up videos about how to get a cheaper life in Portugal but maintaining their income and standards of the US. And I didn't even know you had a 10 year tax advantage which is even less fair to Portuguese inhabitants ( I believe they are going to change that but I am not sure ). I am all for a world without boundaries and everyone should be able to live wherever they want. But not by exploiting the situation. There is one general rule of thumb: If you are not paying for it, someone else is. In this case it is the Portuguese inhabitants just like me, that cannot afford to live in Lisbon because the prices that they are asking, are simply impossible to pay if you work here. But also the ridiculous prices you pay in the city for a drink and some food because of tourism. There is no way one can pay a 2000 euro rent per month if he or she only get's a thousand on their bank account. And if you get a 1000 you are lucky because the minimum wage 760 euros BEFORE TAXES. There is a health system that I have been paying tax for for over 12 years now and will continue to every month until the day I retire. I think it is simply not fair, that I pay tax, but then for a "digital nomad" they pay relatively much less and still get to reap the benefits. But hey at least you will have to go through the same horrific waiting cueues to even see a doctor. Don't get me wrong, again I think everyone should have the right to live wherever they want. And if you are lucky to maintain your US income and benefit a tax advantage, good for you. I would do the same if I had the chance. But it is another thing to see people create videos and praising and advertising how great it is that you can get more quality of life for your money here in Portugal, making money of that video, and completely ignoring that part of that extra value is achieved over the back of others.
@ronhadfield24188 ай бұрын
The problems your dealing with are happening everywhere that’s nice in the world. You should see how expensive houses have gotten in Canada. Especially on the west coast were I came from. You now need about 2 million dollars to buy a house in Vancouver and the wages are low. It takes about 11 x the average income to qualify for a mortgage. The wealthy are buying up everything globally.
@Sassari2930 Жыл бұрын
Excellent video as always. Speaking from my experience of emigrating to Italy 30 years ago, I would add: 1. You must want to actually live in the new country and not just treat it as an extended holiday, moaning about all the things that are different; 2. You really need to learn the language in order to understand the history and culture - I've met too many people who have lived here in Italy for years, sometimes decades; who have never bothered to learn the language (something very prevalent among couples who "only speak English at home"). This year my wife and I discovered Portugal and fell in love with the place (especially since my wife is Brazilian), so we've become regular viewers of your channel. Keep up the good work, Dave!
@josedasilva5758 Жыл бұрын
I'm Portuguese. I agree totally about your video, hope US citizens understands what you explain. Have fun and enjoyng
@visionarymediainstitute Жыл бұрын
Olá Dave! Thank you for telling the truth about what it's like to live in Portugal. I've been here in Porto for 9 months and so far it has been fairly smooth, but I am keenly aware of the pushback by locals (understandably) and I'm doing my best to be respectful and aware. Watching your videos earlier in my process has been quite helpful! I look forward to meeting you in person. I'd love to have you on my upcoming show (The Visionary Voyager) as a guest to talk about your experiences. I LOVE living here and feel quite welcomed by the Portuguese people in my neighborhood and the new friends I am making. I'm proud to say I live in Portugal!
@anthonybutler3157 Жыл бұрын
I hear you. My wife and I have been retired here for 5 years. We have had challenges but all have been surmountable. Living in a welcoming village has helped us navigate and endure the cultural confusions. Have not encountered a backlash against American s probably because we are seen as immigrants not investors. Keep up the good content.
@jonhyhobbes Жыл бұрын
The guy from Sintra here. Man, you could have named the video "living in Portugal as a Portuguese". We also hate all those points, but you are right. We have such beauty and richness in plain sight, that we sometimes forget to enjoy what we do have. Thats why we have the word Saudade, because Portuguese that do leave the country, often miss it intensely and come back often on vacations. Thanks for the clip!
@frederickkrewson638 Жыл бұрын
Dave - Regarding Taxes - you failed to mention that..."for US expats there is a treaty between the USA and Portugal that prevents double taxation" - so if you are paying taxes in the USA your tax in Portugal will basically be ZERO.
@superpoodlehead Жыл бұрын
Wow! Thanks for mentioning this extremely important point! 🌞
@amitmazumdar4284 Жыл бұрын
Not necessarily - Portuguese taxes are higher at most levels of income, so you'd still pay the difference - the treaty allows for each country to have different rates, and the taxpayer gets a credit if they pay higher taxes to one country - e.g if your income is taxed at 20% in the US, and Portugal's rate is 30, you'd still pay 30 total, not 20 - the treaty prevents you from paying 50 (20+30). NHR relieves this for 10 years by not taxing foreign income and providing a 20% max rate for Portuguese income. But after the 10 years, your income will be subject to both US and Portuguese taxes.
@grizfan93 Жыл бұрын
While there are tax treaties in place, saying you'll pay zero taxes in Portugal is just bullshit. After living here for 183 days, you will become a tax resident of Portugal. Portugal will expect you to pay taxes on your income. The NHR scheme could provide some breaks on that, but you will have to pay taxes on any Portuguese sourced income. So, if you work remotely for a US company or have clients in the US, and are sitting at a desk in Portugal, that is Portuguese sourced income, subject to Portuguese income tax. The good news is that the US IRS has the FEIE which could eliminate your US tax bill (depending on how you earned that money, the amount, things like that). But, you will be subject to Portuguese taxes, no matter what.
@skullgirdlerip3694 Жыл бұрын
I started working to move to Portugal in 2019 and plans fell through due to the pandemic. I decided to come to Porto because my Portuguese needs a lot of work. My cost of living did not go down, my rent is higher than I had planned. My apartment is almost double of the comparable apartments I looked at in early 2020. I feel like I have had it pretty easy so far with my documents and getting registered. It took a while and I got smacked in the face with beauracracy and trying to figure out processes and delays but it is worth it to me. I have not had people hate me often for being from the US. I try to speak the language, I wait patiently in queues, and I come back to whatever official organization for the 3rd time to get that last bit done. The food is good, the people are lovely and I can walk to almost anything I need. However, emigrating to a new country causes a lot of isolation and loneliness. I get sick of doing everything by myself and feeling like an idiot every day.
@superpoodlehead Жыл бұрын
I’m currently living in a small town in India and feel like the village idiot, although most Indians love foreigners. That’s definitely a positive about India. I don’t speak the local language and in this particular location English isn’t as common amongst older generations. I’ve lived in Delhi, Hyderabad and Agra and it was easier regarding English. I’m looking to live in Portugal part of the year and in India, another part. Hopefully in Portugal you can find some expats and/Facebook groups that connect you to some real people there who speak English and are willing to befriend you! Best of luck 🌞
@carlosfigueira5076 Жыл бұрын
@@justinbieber12373well that is for sure another issue. An important part of the growing to a human is being alone, by and with oneself. That's the way i lived it... J. Krishnamurti may help to realize it...
@carlosfigueira5076 Жыл бұрын
@@superpoodleheadyou will find so many people speaking english in Portugal. Just come and have a look gor 2/3 months You are welcome 😊
@superpoodlehead Жыл бұрын
@@carlosfigueira5076 Thank you! I’m planning on it! :)
@ZONEPRESSLLC Жыл бұрын
@@carlosfigueira5076 Only near bigger cities, go where it's cheaper, and not many speak English.
@brandonjoseph3422 Жыл бұрын
You will never find an American who doesn’t complain. Expecting American way of living while not in America is childish. I have also found that sense of entitlement among Americans is so high that they complain wherever they go. Every American expects a red carpet welcome, which they get in most countries, and when there’s a bit of hiccup they act like Kim kardashian.
@micheleparadis2808 Жыл бұрын
I couldn't agree more. I would add that most of them are ignorant of other cultures and even basic geography
@billieford9683 Жыл бұрын
@@micheleparadis2808both of you are wrong!
@juliawitt3813 Жыл бұрын
I think the actual issue is that most have been fed this illusion that America saved the world , when in fact most Europeans have little or no time for Americans. The average American tourist is a brash animal.... I found the ones who stayed home to be great people 🤣
@micheleparadis2808 Жыл бұрын
@@juliawitt3813 😂
@destroyraiden Жыл бұрын
I think part of that isn't really entitlement it's that they're having their reality shattered see in the states we're presented with the view point that if you go to these parts of the world who have x standard of living then they're just like you but with some cosmetic upgrades or cooler historical add ons otherwise there is always a McDonalds & starbucks on the corner, everyone has spacious grocery stores but you now get the added luxury of being able to have it within walking distance of anywhere you stay at or live near, and so on We're presented with the idea that everyone speaks English well & if they don't you can google translate with them to figure it all out, and so they get on the ground and learn no it's not like that at all, tons of people lied to them & they're wrestling with where is the American ways I was told was both present and apparent how can this not be so? Why? Did I do something to alter this somehow? Really it may take a lot of time, repeated exposure, and patience for them to have the two disparancies click this that this isn't the US and that's OK.
@djjorjinho Жыл бұрын
Having lived in Ireland and Germany, here's my 2c: * Bureaucratically, Portugal is better than Germany in general, Ireland is the Wild West (but usually very rapid) * Healthcare wise, Germany and Portugal are very good, Ireland was a joke when I lived there, kinda like the US; to the point where I demanded an exam, but the doctor didn't allow it because I didn't have insurance so he wasn't getting a commission * Transportation wise, Portugal is very good, Germany's excellent, Ireland is again a joke * Communication? Portugal is better than Germany in that regard we accept other languages *cough* *cough*. I take German lessons every week because you can't live forever inside a gentrified block in Berlin, for the rest your life; Germany is a beautiful place to explore, but you might need to sharpen your German for it * Gentrification? Everywhere is just as bad. Berliners complain about the rise in rents, but if they took a look at Dublin they'd cheer up because it could be worse. I might be wrong, but I believe it is especially bad in Portugal, because it's such a poor country and most American, Canadian, Irish, German, and even some Brazilian expats (yes, I've seen you walking around Porto and even around my grandma's backyard in bumfuck nowhere) arrive with already accumulated wealth and most times work remotely for American companies (I know I do) and further creates an environment of unfairness; I have a bus driver friend that has to live with his parents because the closest he can afford to live is a 1:30h trip away from his job in the Porto city centre. Boohoo right? But if the people cleaning the streets, serving your table and pumping your gas can't live there or have to be extremely poor to live in a city centre project, then this creates some of the imbalances I've seen in Dublin and Berlin. I'm an emigrant and I can't complain, but I have to accept that I'm propelling a very greedy and corrupt wheel (and so are other "expats") - that unless there's better policy to favor people that are trying their best to get out of lower class or even remain at middle class level, that wheel will just keep on turning.
@ZONEPRESSLLC Жыл бұрын
You didn't have health insurance in the US? That's nearly impossible because of Medicaid. And Medicaid is the best Socialized medicine anywhere.
@djamilawilschke7259 Жыл бұрын
great summary. german here now living in portugal, after 3 years in beijing - and yes I share your views entirely and even dislike the additional tax advantages foreigners are granted, whilst Portuguese with the one of the lowest salary levels have to deal with one of the highest income taxes - that alone creates imbalances hard to overcome for people living here all their lives…
@titoaracena Жыл бұрын
Such a poor country?! 😂😂😂
@brunoheggli28889 ай бұрын
Eow your so lucky!You are German!Why would you leave Germany for Portugal,that makes no sense!So many nice old cheap Farmhouses at the Schwarzwald area!Always happy times at Aldi!Its luke paradies!
@OhMyPortugal Жыл бұрын
I think there was a huge piece of context missing.....there are currently 7k-10k Americans actually living in Portugal. That is only .001% of the countries population at most. So to make statements that Americans are driving prices higher on their own is misleading. Regarding the statement about NHR, you say you have to have a "skilled job AND qualify for the NHR". It is true that in order to qualify for NHR you cannot have been a resident for the previous 5yrs. However, you do not have to have a skilled job to qualify.
@jmbpinto73 Жыл бұрын
We have in Portugal about 5% foreigners living. Blame tem for the spiking house prices is totally unfair, blame the lack of new construction and greed of speculators instead! I have seen houses for rent in Algarve for over 10k/month. Ridiculous. It is completely unbearable for a normal family, and we are not talking about Monaco or Dubay!
@OhMyPortugal Жыл бұрын
@@jmbpinto73 great point and overlooked by most.
@elizabethventer7534 Жыл бұрын
I think you are missing the point. The percentage of Americans does not matter as it is a fact that restaurants is starting to add percentage for tips etc. I have been living in Portugal for quite some time and can attest to that being a fact.
@OhMyPortugal Жыл бұрын
@@elizabethventer7534 no, not missing the point at all but numbers don't lie. An immigrant population of one one thousandth of a percent (.001) will not dictate what is occurring. Additionally, it is occurring in all developed countries in the world due to many contributing factors. Just for giggles, the top 5 immigrant populations in Portugal: Brazil 183,993 United Kingdom 46,246 Cape Verde 36,609 Romania 30,052 Ukraine 28,629 These top 5 countries will do far more to influence inflation and behavior in Portugal than the very small number of Americans which is currently somewhere between the 17th - 20th position of the list of immigrant countries to Portugal. All done, enjoy Dave's videos as I do!
@63Clocks Жыл бұрын
@OhMyPortugal thank you for clarifying that the issue around higher prices is not soley related to Americans, but related to the influx of immigrants on the whole. Immigrants in Portugal largely come from Eastern Europe, and Latin America.....and far less are from the US. I have not lived in Portugal, but have thoroughly enjoyed the times that I have visited.
@MAX96MENDES6 ай бұрын
Greart video. I am a subscriber now. You said the truth about Portugal. However, it is for me the best place to live. Peaceful and beautiful. Friendly people and a great countryside.
@vascoapolonio2309 Жыл бұрын
I am a part of that statistic, and im not too happy about it. But Portugal is almost 1000 years old and we still are here! In hardships we strieve. We will Prevail. So, just be happy and become Portuguese if you want.
@visionarymediainstitute Жыл бұрын
LOVE your attitude! 😍
@luisportugal-b5d Жыл бұрын
Á parte disso o Benfica foi campeão 38 SLB
@joaocosta337411 ай бұрын
Cringe... estamos na velocidade Mach 5 para a extinção. Os estranhas vêm cá para viver do nosso serviço nacional de saúde. Não põem nada no sistema dos quais são parasitas.
@akwamarsunzal Жыл бұрын
I am 20 years in Portugal, have a Portuguese wife, absolutely love Portugal... Your video was pretty spot on, even Portuguese get frustrated with the endless paperwork, waiting, more paperwork and on and on. Cars a crazy expensive. We drive a 1994 Opel Corsa, it old, beaten, battered and, when it comes to the end of its life, probably at inspection time this year, we will look for another sub 2000 Euro car. With the roads and the tracks we drive there is no point in blowing big bucks on a nice car! This week I saw a property for rent. 11,000 Euro per month, yes, thats correct 11,000 Euro. The Algarve is way too touristic for us though we do visit once a year, on the way back from spending Christmas in Spain 🙂 We live in Coimbra district, in between Lisbon and Porto, Coimbra, a beautiful historic city with easy access to beaches and mountains! From where we live we can be at the ski resort in 90 minutes and on the beach in 90 minutes! Yes, I love Portugal and all its frustrations! LOL
@mariansheilamansilla6431 Жыл бұрын
I first came to Spain when I was 20 to practise my Spanish. If you are not interested in the Portuguese language or culture, I dont understand why you are there. As someone else said, if you just want somewhere cheap to live, you can find that in the USA.
@leito12577 ай бұрын
I have been living and working in 5 different countries including USA I crie my heart out to go back to Portugal. This small beautiful country is just perfect for me and my need’s. The people, the food the beaches and the amazing diversity is unique.❤
@davidsmith7653 Жыл бұрын
I'm not hearing anything negative about Portugal. What I'm hearing is Americans expect everything to be done yesterday, the whole world is only there to work for them, they whine incessantly and after emigrating, anywhere, they miss being back home. Tough.
@nanasabia Жыл бұрын
Same here in Berlin “ we don’t have that in the states “
@mashanti_worldwide Жыл бұрын
I appreciate this “reality check” account of moving abroad. I’m currently based in Barcelona and relate to the imbalance of the “all rainbows” vlogs saturating KZbin. There are very practical things to consider (taxes, cost of housing, population density, bureaucracy, transportation, integration, etc) and I’m happy to see you addressed this. Enjoy your work. Hopefully I will see you on my exploration trip this year.
@DanielSilva-gf4kk Жыл бұрын
I'm a Portuguese immigrant in the UK and missing family and friends is definitely the hardest part. Wish I could go back home but unfortunately, like I said... I'm Portuguese. 😉 Enjoy some pastel de nata and bacalhau à Brás for me. Cheers 🤜🇬🇧🇵🇹🤛
@lorenaledger6547 Жыл бұрын
Sorry if you are a Portuguese living in the UK in 2 hours you can fly there very cheaply, I am from Mexico living in England ,married to an English man 4 children. I cannot go often to see family although they have come to visit me but is nearly 11 hours and a very expensive ticket.
@DanielSilva-gf4kk Жыл бұрын
@@lorenaledger6547 No one told me it was a competition. I guess I win then...
@bjrnjensen7074 Жыл бұрын
We used to have a cafè here in Oslo, called "Pastel de Nata", run by a Portuguese-German couple. Everything authentic ,made from portuguese ingredients. Loved the cake with the same name as the cafè. I tried bacalhau once at their place, and I had three servings.. so good. Muito obrigado.
@johnlamb1142 Жыл бұрын
Love your videos mate, you're spot on life's an adventure we shouldn't expect a different culture to be the same as to what we leave behind. Also the point of it all is to step outside the comfort zone that's how we learn and grow within ourselves. Moving to Portugal from the UK (don't ask) next month Keep up the great work👍
@globohobo Жыл бұрын
I lived in Lisboa for 6 months. Portugal is a great place, nothing to fault about it in my opinion but I feel sorry for the locals. The government is definitely prioritising foreigners over Portuguese people! Oh yes, and please learn Portuguese, it’s Portugal after all, not California !
@jeffgreenwaldJLG Жыл бұрын
Imagine a Silicon Valley worker wanting San Francisco weather but at 1/3 the price. Lisbon is perfect.
@sarahruthsarahruth48476 күн бұрын
really enjoy your honest heart-warming commentary on your experiences........... and the solid research .......... good job you
@songsIlove2702 Жыл бұрын
I’m a Portuguese native living in Florida for 25 years and I’m considering visiting Portugal for the past 4 years… I just love your honest and well made videos with some humor on it. Besides being Portuguese it will be as hard as for everyone else that goes to a different country and all the cultural challenges
@jackbaldwin3649 Жыл бұрын
Great video Dave!! Informative and creative. We can't wait to discover Portugal for ourselves.
@mandanabourbour1798 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for being honest. Immigrating is truly hard but can be awesome as you said it simply DO NOT COMPARE. As an immigrant myself from the middle east I totally understand the rewarding experience, extreme hardship in most cases especially in the first year . For me and millions of others moving to US not only it was brutal also culture shock. I am blessed that I am here 💯 I want to thank you again for your great videos. I sold me my next first trip to Portugal. I hope to be able to meet you there .Who knows 🙂👍👍
@4U2C-xq9wt4 ай бұрын
Dave, your channel is filled with important details and facts that many will learn from. PT is lucky to have you.
@doreekaplan25893 ай бұрын
Having lived in other cities, different countries, at different ages I can say my experience has always been positive to great. You get from others what you first offer them and what you expect. "Challenges" is life for everyone everywhere no matter what.
@doreekaplan25893 ай бұрын
Btw American "locals" have been priced out of our own communities for years. Portugal is 25%-35% less than the U.S. Dumb to live in other countries thinking it will be just like home.
@lexivia Жыл бұрын
Didn't see anything different from others countries, and the legislation and permits to live in Portugal are a lot easier than in U.S. Every one complains about the queues in the DMV and other services in the U.S., in Portugal is the same. If I go to another country, I learn what I need. Never had any problems.
@sassafrassstepter437 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for you candor Dave. Love your videos. Damn it, I'm still coming there when I retire in 6 years from Charlotte. LOL
@pccsoares Жыл бұрын
have been following your channel for a while, and love the different perspective you share about Portugal. I was ordering a 23and me DNA kit today, and remembered you shared a promo in this old video for a competitor, so decided to contribute to the channel and use it. win win. thanks.
@luchesare1 Жыл бұрын
Hey Dave ! We really love your videos special for the reality of Portugal , Nothing is perfect and we start to develop more and a more patience, we used to be right on the schedule but now is a game change and We love it Keep up with the excellent insides and Saudade for the family
@carlosfigueira5076 Жыл бұрын
Dave, still a bit exagerated in some topics. The most important part you spoke is the final resume, of course. My advise is that as a foreigner should live some 2/3 months and see for yourself than decide for yourself! Don't forget that strike is a right, that maybe you know litle about... And that's it! It's not a big country, but it's a great country. You don't need to live in Lisbon or Porto, you can choose the interior if you're not fond of the beach. Also there are some vilages or cities midway to the beach. As someone said here choose another smaller town, learn portuguese and you'll be like in heaven. Just try it. You are all welcome to Portugal, that's one of our traditions.
@RickStorm Жыл бұрын
Good video, and good to have you here Dave! The most expensive things in Portugal is to buy a new car and housing. How to solve this? Buy a second hand car, you will save a lot of money. If you buy a new car, the moment that car leaves the auto stand right after you bought it, it will loses 40% of it value. Buy the house instead of renting it, it will come cheaper, even with the interest rates rising.
@ruimetin2 Жыл бұрын
Good video Dave, even after all those things that make it hard, I hope you still enjoy it here.
@dcanmore Жыл бұрын
The Toyota RAV4 is expensive in Europe (starting $40k in UK) because it has to be imported from Asia, it was manufactured in St Petersburg, Russia. In the US it is made in Kentucky.
@santicris007Күн бұрын
You’re definitely my go to Zen American Guy : your way of explaining everything is very smooth and pleasant and feels very genuine I’m Portuguese and I really appreciate you because you add value to Portugal with these amazing videos Thank You❤
@gabrielemcnicholl6174 Жыл бұрын
I don’t know why they can’t make a law in Portugal for the locals that the prize of Rent is not going up for them. So this way everyone can live in peace.
@InnerComa23 Жыл бұрын
broo im portuguese and you are now my favourite youtuber to watch, keep up the good work!
@meiresilveira306 Жыл бұрын
Try to be an immigrant in US, then you can compare. Bureaucracy in US is a thousand times worse than in Portugal.
@zipinha Жыл бұрын
This!!! So true!
@GlenHunt Жыл бұрын
In Portugal you have to be patient, but in America you have to fight and scream and cry loudly.
@meio_feio Жыл бұрын
Only if you're brown and/or poor (like me). I have had white middle class Europeans and Canadians tell me US immigration bureaucracy is so easy and I just have to cringe at the blind privilege
@GlenHunt Жыл бұрын
@@meio_feio I've had the same tell me it's not easy. Not saying that it's not easy for some, but it's absolutely not universal based on a person's skin color and/or heritage. FWIW, I'm white and not from the US. I came here 53 years ago and *still* have difficulties. Also, I was an so much more a minority in my home country than just about anyone I've met here. Where I'm from, people simply don't look like me.
@zipinha Жыл бұрын
@@meio_feio this is so sad in a called first world country that is made from so many cultures, but very factual...
@carmenmariacortesmarin2664 Жыл бұрын
I agree. I have seen real estate prices double to triple the price. It's detrimental for the Portuguese way of living.
@Jubal.Harshaw Жыл бұрын
NOTE: "Costed" is NOT a word. 06:45 The past tense of 'cost' is simply... "cost'.
@nelsoncarreiro6099 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video. I moved to Portugal from Toronto during pandemic I must say your video is well done, fair, and accurate (per my experience).
@caeliachapin5317 Жыл бұрын
Good to know! I think many Americans underestimate the challenge of living in any foreign country. I've never been to Portugal, but I lived in Japan for a few years. It was wonderful in many ways, but it eventually drove me crazy.
@JHMKruse Жыл бұрын
Great Video and highly informative. I was wondering why all American's moving to Portugal. I am personally moving to Spain in a few years and looking forward to this move, but this video gives me information that I need to check on before my move to Spain.
@mariansheilamansilla6431 Жыл бұрын
Spain is great.
@rotate14 Жыл бұрын
Thank you Dave for your patience and love. I hope that the frustrating portuguese beurocracy tend to be forgotten by our food, wine and good friends I'm sure you already have among us. I hope you feel in peace with yourself feel and this is your home too. Welcome to Portugal.
@raidermanjeff11 ай бұрын
dave great video you hit it right on point love the quote at the end of the day DONT compare places and enjoy the right keep up the great videos maybe someday i will make it to the algrave
@creativeleodaily Жыл бұрын
I work in Food deliveries Part-time in Lisbon and Greater Lisbon, and I have been meeting more and more Americans recently, I live in Loures, it's beautiful and recently met a very nice Christian Missionary ✝️ Family, it was a nice chat with them as I am Hindu 🕉 and We exchanged information and experience about portugal 🇵🇹 I told them I am hear for Half a decade and I have learnt to love portugal, because it has it's flaws but no land or culture is perfect 😅
@teddydavis2339 Жыл бұрын
You love what you love and you can't force it. You deserve to live in a place that you love. I lived in Portugal some years back. I'm from the US. Oh, yeah, and I'm black. I find it strange that people can criticize the US all day, every day, but the moment you say that you don't like Portugal, people think there is something wrong with you. I had some awful experiences in Portugal as a black person. They hate for anyone to criticize them for any reason. I personally love for people to tell me what my flaws are, that way I can work on them and improve. That is something that Portuguese do not like. They can be very racist, but they even have a problem with that. They enslaved black people for more than 400 years. The facts are there, but they can't even accept that. They lie and say that they were the first Europeans to abolish slavery, but they were the last. My point is, if you want people to love you, respect them. Regardless of race or background, everyone deserves to be treated with respect and dignity.
@creativeleodaily Жыл бұрын
@teddydavis2339 I agree with you. What you said, I once told my ex-girlfriend, who is portuguese. That when portuguese ruled India they used hot metal clamps to burn and melt the breasts of Hindu Women of Goa and other occupied regions in India. She told me it's all fake stories, nothing like that took place and next thing she told me was, if you don't like it here you should go back... 🤣 Well I dumped her afterwords, because it was little too much for me. But I have very nice amazing Portuguese friends who are mature and we always have healthy discussions about flaws of portugal and India too
@anterogpsilva Жыл бұрын
You are lucky to be/live in the best country in the world. This is Portugal!
@MrZedagaitaАй бұрын
Well living in the USA as a Portuguese is not that easy either. I arrived here in the US as an 18 year old kid who had to have someone sponsor me , in one week i had to find a jod, two months later a part-time job and while working two jobs i learned basic English and basic Spanish so i could communicate with fellow workers. Today i am a business owner who always try to accommodate my customers and never take anything for granted Love both the USA and Portugal and one thing i can say, we Americans think that we are entitled to all, entitled to Speak our language, entitled to our way of life and so on, but reality is that every Country has its pros and cons , every Country has it's own laws and it's way of life
@davehinman8326 Жыл бұрын
You have posted the most honest video I have seen about expats moving to Portugal.. I plan to share this with friends that think Portugal is so cheap… I know better too, as I am still a tourist visa expat twice a year, but working my way to be a permanent resident too!
@divadurga Жыл бұрын
I hope to move to Portugal from CA. Hopefully to an area without Americans and tourists. My ancestors are from the Spanish Islands. Way too touristy there!
@lennymedeiros6118 Жыл бұрын
You mentioned that you miss your family alot. What made you decide to move to Portugal? By the way, great videos! Very informative and helpful. My wife and I are Azorean, but we have never visited the mainland. We are planning to go there for 10 days next summer. Thanks again Dave! Keep it coming
@paulocastrogarrido3499 Жыл бұрын
The mainland isn't as beautiful as the Azores, the food isn't as tasty as in the Azores either, the Azores are extremely difficult to beat, but you won't be disappointed.
@lennymedeiros6118 Жыл бұрын
@Paulo Castro Garrido I totally agree. The landscape and the food is amazing. We have been there about 5 times in the last ten years. Just curious to see the mainland. It's a bucket list destination
@paulocastrogarrido3499 Жыл бұрын
@@lennymedeiros6118 I am a mainlander by the way.
@joycraig2943 Жыл бұрын
I’m in Florida and feel the Portuguese pain with people moving in and raising our housing prices, it’s the worst! 🎉congratulations on your sponsor!!!!
@alfreire7211 ай бұрын
Hello Dave. I am portuguese and I am from Lisbon. I really love your videos. I think you just got our lovely and unique way of living :)
@mart7404 Жыл бұрын
another great video Dave., thank you. Yes, there are a ton of Americans (likely others) who want exactly what they just left. Not sure why they travel but they do. No place is perfect and few have rainbows and kittens on the same menu.
@DragonBlueSpirit Жыл бұрын
It's good that other people from abroad are moving to Portugal and maintaining the population alive! With all these young portuguese people moving out I was afraid that it would soon become like a ghost country
@elizabethventer7534 Жыл бұрын
Overreacting a little? 😂😂😂
@DragonBlueSpirit Жыл бұрын
@@elizabethventer7534 not really.. in 2021 more than 60000 young portuguese people moved out of the country towards placed like the UK, Spain and Switzerland. In the south especially the Algarve and Lisbon area you see almost no native people anymore but the world is constantly changing anyways so the word "native" doesn't really mean that much.
@elizabethventer7534 Жыл бұрын
@CarlosRapBoy dear Carlos, I do not know your age but I think young people leaving their countries is a trend all over the world these days. The world has opened up for young people and they want to explore what is out there. I however think that often people come back when they have satisfied their curiosity. I think it is more concerning when older people leave. Portugal is an awesome country, like every country it had its fare share of problems. Sometimes we have to see what is out there to appreciate what we have. I have come to love the way of life as an older person, but I hear the complaints of the younger generation that wants to start life and family.
@OreoandChili Жыл бұрын
I’m a Portuguese immigrant in the USA and I really like your insights about Portugal 👍🏼
@aniratir Жыл бұрын
Man that last part was really beautiful, truly appreciated ✨️
@Camarelli Жыл бұрын
Your honesty is refreshing, Dave. It's true that there is a growing movement against gentrification in Lisbon and Porto, the biggest cities. This is happening also in other parts of the Mediterranean which became tourist magnets. I understand the problem some people face with sky rocketing housing rents, specially for older people that always lived in the city center. But I abhor these movement's language which is akin to xenophobia. Portugal is a poor country for European standards and it has been poor for a long time. Nowadays portuguese people refuse to exploit our country's natural resources and dare to attack our industries "on behalf of the planet" (which is funny if we look at the high environmental stantards enforced by the European Union). While doing that, they don't understand why we keep being poor and now attack one of our best "resources/industries": tourism. I'm a portuguese but I don't live in a big city, I live in the "landscape" - as we call it ironically. There are plenty of foreigns happilly living outside the big cities, they're mainly from northern Europe: germans, british, dutch, etc. If you can work from home, you don't have to live in a big city. Surely a big city has more to offer, but a lot of public services you can already do online. As for the pace of things, it really isn't for everyone - specially people from big busy American cities -, but it isn't Africa, lol.
@naima8392 Жыл бұрын
You should go visit some African countries, the standard of Living is higher that that of Portugal eg Algeria,
@Camarelli Жыл бұрын
@@naima8392 I mentioned Africa regarding the slow pace of life, which by the way, I don't think it is a bad thing.
@edgarcabreira3802 Жыл бұрын
@@naima8392Algeria was at civil war 26 years ago. Portugal is the 3rd most peaceful country in the world and top 10 touristic destination along with France, Spain, Italy, Greece, etc I respect Algeria, we love Rabah Madjer, Yacine Brahimi and your history is nice. But, please, calm down. Have a nice day.
@joelreis5366 Жыл бұрын
As a portuguese living in Portugal, ill quote Kamala Harris: "Do not come. Do not come" Im obviously joking. Portuguese people are friendly and welcoming for the most part, unless you come and start making fun of us. In that case we will let you know your not welcome. But all the things mentioned in the video are the same for us: the bureaucracy, the ridiculous tolls. The only caveat for foreigners is the language barrier. Not many people are fluent in english, although it has improved a bit in the past couple decades. One thing you failed to mention in the video, that's a huge positive. The food. I dont care what anyone says, we have the best food in the world. Its not haute cuisine, just hearty food. We have 100 ways to cook cod, each better than the other, and most corner groceries have fresh vegetables, along with most butchers having good fresh meat. Thats better if you know how/want to cook, because that makes life a lot cheaper. Thought about leaving to another country, but seeing how things are around the world, i guess im gonna stick here. Not perfect by any means, buts its pretty damn good.
@NiggaSanta Жыл бұрын
stop crying over foreigners coming over who are superior to you in everyway
@randalllandry4027 Жыл бұрын
Thanks Dave, great vid here with good honest content. Plan to visit in October for my 60th Birthday.
@rachelelionbaird301511 ай бұрын
Thank you for your straight up and clear information about living in Portugal. Much appreciated.
@Rotadiva Жыл бұрын
I’m an expat living in Paris for the past 15 years. Not to one up you, but bureaucracy is a French word. It is unbelievable here. But you have to sometimes take the negatives to live in a place you love. If it’s any consolation locals have to deal with it too.
@davidlevinson2460 Жыл бұрын
We've been there twice and loved it even more the second time. If we move there, I definitely don't want to make life harder for the Portuguese people by driving the price up. The Portuguese people were lovely and welcoming and we don't want that to change. Thanks so much for the video!
@Marc42 Жыл бұрын
Your demand and excess income does contribute to driving prices up though. It's the inevitability of economics...
@davidlevinson246011 ай бұрын
@@joaocosta3374 Thank you. I'm sorry to hear about the heat. We have the same problem in the U.S. I hope it cools down soon.
@ThatGuyInVegas7 ай бұрын
This is good info, thank you for the rounded views.
@inglescomthais438211 ай бұрын
Dearest Portugal, I’ll be back soon! Thanks, Dave for the information. It’s super helpful. 🇵🇹
@staciamj1 Жыл бұрын
I feel that Americans are being wrongly blamed for the increase in costs, as we are 24th in the country for ex-pats coming there.
@chubbymoth5810 Жыл бұрын
I guess you're the loudest about it.
@obnoxiousdave Жыл бұрын
Feelings aren't facts
@zipinha Жыл бұрын
There's a lot of American business who are not coming to actually live here
@kikoempis Жыл бұрын
Sure. Not only the americans are to blame. The americans are a not big percentage. There are the british, french, brazilians, northern europeans, irish, german, angolan, dutch... Everybody is coming here nowadays.
@staciamj1 Жыл бұрын
@@kikoempis that's what I am saying.
@drzay706 Жыл бұрын
I was born in Portugal, speak fluent Portuguese, but lived elsewhere most of my life, some 40 years in the States, so I am American (dual citizen, actually). I can tell you that even speaking the language and having a good understanding of the culture, it has been pretty tough. It took months to get my container release (and 3,000 Euros) because they were looking for some document that had always been there), it took me 6 months to get my US drivers liense recognized here, 8 months to get my car and motorcycle licensed ($$$), dealing with weird things about setting water and electricity accounts, more paperwork, and on and on... I can only imagine how it would be like dealing with all this stuff if you do not speak Portuguese... As for costs, you are absolutely right, prices are getting pretty high for most things here, there are the tolls, the fees, the taxes. As for the Non habitual tax resident, I was denied that because I had a Portuguese ID card with a Portuguese address!.... could I prove I lived in the States? sure, how about 20 years of IRS receipts? no, that was not enough so I was denied. It is a nightmare indeed. So, yes, do come prepared. If you can put up with all this c***, this is still a wonderful place to live.
@fatimamelo3858 Жыл бұрын
In other words ,nothing like our crib, were we started everything...
@Terradiva Жыл бұрын
@Dave-the same is happening here at home in the US. From LA to Tennessee to NYC. Everyone is being priced out by foreign & affluent investors (not people from CA, NY & Florida, as alleged) flipping homes for an additional 50-1000% more in 1 year. And I looked at taxes in Portugal, it was enough for me to decide to keep looking. And it took me, a native born American, showed up with everything for my REAL ID, only to get a note saying I needed to prove my address…The same address I’ve lived at, voted from, had every license delivered to for decades….It took 2 yrs to get my tax refund, and nobody is answering the phone at the IRS to be able to ask questions. That said, LOVE all of the videos!
@63Clocks Жыл бұрын
@Terradiva well said regarding growing frustrations with bureaucracy in the US.......I feel these changes too
@jroar123 Жыл бұрын
I have lived all over the World working in the petrochemical industry. I have no desire to live in a big city again. The Portugal countryside looks like a dream come true with low prices and the feel of peace and tranquility. Portugal is on my possible list although I am looking elsewhere as well.
@DanielFenandes Жыл бұрын
Lol as a Brazilian, I died of laughter from the strikes and misspelling errors! We obviously inherited that 😂
@starchild890 Жыл бұрын
I don't think there is problem with Portugal. Portugal is Portugal and things go their way. Problem with Noth-Mehricans (united snakes & chinada) is that they don't have culture and heritage. They only have a lifestyle and they tend to compare everything to their lifestyle. It is already a dumb idea to "advertise" Portugal as a eternal holyday place to live. There is no country like that. What really matters is what is important for you. As an European I feel even worse in North-Mehrica because of lack of culture, history and people. As in politics, in real life there is no friendship only interest. For the Mehricans this is normal. For Europeans is culture shock, mind you north-western Europeans are quite the hermits and unfriendly selfish people too. Central and southern Europeans are the friendliest. Where ever you go these areas be prepped people are generally welcoming but for sure they won't tolerate people approaching them with big faces. Keep in mind, just because these countries are NATO it doesn't mean they like Mehricans and don't expect for a bit they will accept your ways. Other than that, you can have a good time.
@GiancarloCalHo Жыл бұрын
Good job. You are a special person.
@BernhardSchwarz-xs8kp5 ай бұрын
Do as the Johnsons do. A few years back - it became "a must" for US IT professionals who had money to invest to "buy into the Paradise" and acquire Real Estate in Portugal. Some had a specific reason to benefit from the golden visa deals - acquiring "via a house deal" Portuguese citizenship and consequently privileges within the EU. But those were followed by those who always do "what is the thing to do" and the must-haves. No - unless you are interested in working in Europe - paying for vacations in Portugal is and will always be a fraction of what it costs to buy and maintain real estate and pay taxes in Portugal.
@wmk6325 Жыл бұрын
Good video. My wife and I are thinking of moving to Portugal in 4 years but first are going to move to the US. I am American. It is taking me 2 years to go through the bureaucracy to get her and our son a visa. 1.5 was normal then they started asking for an unnecessary doc that will take me 6 months to get for a lot of money. I doubt Portuguese bureaucracy can top that. There are some people who always want to blame their problem on foreigners moving there but it is silly with Portugal as with most places. Large cities in Portugal like Lisbon are plagued by airbnb. When I was there 6 years ago, Portuguese were already telling me that most of them have had to move to the outskirts. I found the same in Budapest. Also Portuguese wanted to join the EU. Well guess what? When I was there tours of people from more prosperous EU countries would come in to scoop up property which was cheap by their country's standards. There were also a lot of Chinese buying to get residency and I heard a lot of complaining about them. Inflation is bad in Thailand where I live and unlike the US wages don't go up with it. A place like Pittsburgh is 2x the cost of Bangkok but wages are at least 4x. Anyway, we are looking at Braga and Coimbra and would love some videos on those smaller places that will give us a reality check
@RazudMezeghis Жыл бұрын
Hi Just to help out about the cars price tag. In Portugal new cars are doubled taxed, you pay the IVA and another tax called ISV (Imposto Sobre Veiculos), translated its "Tax Over Vehicle" and it only aplys to newer cars and the more pollutant and bigger the engine the more tax you pay. If you divide the price of a new car, almost half of its value its tax's... As for the highway tolls, they're simply ridiculous... and the way they work is so twisted... for example the class's of cars are done by measuring the height of the center of the wheel to the hood... some suv's because of a hood scope or even milimeters become class 2 and pay way more for tolls.
@theukyankee Жыл бұрын
I'm in London - I moved here from the US 19 years ago. There have been many Americans who have moved over here who moved back to the US a few years or less later. Living overseas permanently or long-term is not for everyone.
@mnetosousa6234 Жыл бұрын
A very honest and correct video about moving to Portugal. I know, I'm Portuguese and I live this every Day!
@jrosa__ Жыл бұрын
Giving a DNA sample to a corporation. What a great ideia 👍.
@quark6847 Жыл бұрын
Why?
@nanasabia Жыл бұрын
@@quark6847because they can and will sell your data😅
@zaratustra4218 Жыл бұрын
As a brazilian, I can say that even for me adapting to Portugal is difficult. I imagine that for an american it is a nightmare.
@antonio.mineiro Жыл бұрын
This was actually beautiful to watch. Good job!
@catarinamatias4734 Жыл бұрын
We (Portuguese), generally speaking, have no problem with non-Portuguese residents or tourists. The problem is with national policies of low wages and ever-higher cost of living. The prices of goods and services are constantly rising in relation to the income of the foreign population and becoming unaffordable for the Portuguese.
@Elopes85 Жыл бұрын
Viva Portugal 🇵🇹
@HideNxSquad Жыл бұрын
Living in America as an Portuguese is ANYTHING but easy
@dawng1922 Жыл бұрын
Thank you Dave for keepin' it real! Love , love this video!
@cristianimazu Жыл бұрын
Good job Dave. The exact same thing can be both the source of happy surprises or bitter disappointments... All depending on the expectations of the bearer. Happens with all in life from the stock market to a birthday present to moving to a new country. Thanks for helping on that!