Living in LISBON: How to Move There, Cost of Living, and Job Options

[@mohdamir-cl5ii]

Hi some one please help to get some job 🙏 help I'm in Lisbon

[@ExpatsEverywhere]

We hope so. We'll pin this for a few days so maybe someone will see it and help you out. What industry are you looking for work?

[@rebeccagutierrez1960]

Hey, have you been on (Facebook) Expats in Portugal? Maybe join them and throw the question out there. Good luck.

[@ExpatsEverywhere]

@@rebeccagutierrez1960 Thanks for your contribution here. Hopefully, mohd amir sees this.

[@ExpatsEverywhere]

@Mr Mochaccino Who?

[@bklyntraveler9705]

@M. Anahita Chawla I've heard that Lisbon has a different feel - especially for brown people.

[@ramyap6410]

This is soo very useful. Thanks for sharing your wisdom, guys. Your enthusiasm is contagious. Keep up the great work!! Subscribed 🤗

[@2001lextalionis]

Lisbon is HIGHLY recommended. My first time there was back in the 70s and been there a few times afterwards most recently in 2019. Things haven't changed all that much... If I were to make one suggestion it is that you MUST make reservations for the better restaurants and in high season its almost impossible. I can't tell you how many customers I saw who were turned away because they hadn't made the effort to book. tente aprender pelo menos um pouco de português

[@ExpatsEverywhere]

So true! Thanks for the comment, 2001lextalionis. We appreciate you being such a great contributor to the channel. Over two years subscribed on the ExpatsEverywhere journey with us! WOW!

[@silveriorebelo8045]

there are LOTS of restaurants in the popular areas that have high quality food... with very low prices...

[@silveriorebelo8045]

there are lots of popular restaurants that don't need any reservation, even in the summer, and they are the best...

[@merel7651]

Moving to lisbon in 2 months, can't wait!

[@ExpatsEverywhere]

Good for you! Touch base with us and let us know how you settle.

[@luisvasconcelos1053]

What's wrong with Netherland?

[@YourHighwayInTheSky]

What job did you get? I want to move so bad

[@ExpatsEverywhere]

@@luisvasconcelos1053 Nothing. We just put out a video about Utrecht. kzbin.info/www/bejne/paLQcnyQjqyhhNE

[@ExpatsEverywhere]

@@YourHighwayInTheSky Have you seen our moving to Portugal playlist? kzbin.info/aero/PL25TVkE0JZWllC7WG25lwqosk7NV2w-wy Josh and Kalie go step by step with the viewer on their journey to Portugal.

[@ИннаШерифа]

I loved visiting Lisbon a couple of years ago. We rented Airbnb place on the coast. It was very affordable and very safe. Very hospitable people. I would gladly go back 😃

[@ExpatsEverywhere]

Hi, Inna! First off, thank you for subscribing, we really appreciate that. Second, thanks for the comment and adding value to our comment section. :-)

[@connoryope5646]

You guys I’ve done the most realistic Expat video ever. Thank you. The majority of these KZbin videos are unrealistic and stupid thanks guys so much!!! You really help everyone with a good understanding of what it will be.

[@connoryope5646]

Have done

[@ExpatsEverywhere]

Connor Yope 😀

[@ExpatsEverywhere]

Connor Yope That’s such a massive compliment. Thank you so much. We’re trying hard over here and this feedback is really valuable. In this year long series, we’re trying to follow the same formula for each video. We’re so glad that you like it. Now only if there was a magic way for it to have 1 million views!

[@connoryope5646]

I’ve already subscribed!!! You guys kill it!! Hopefully I can be in Portugal with my new life after this Covid thing dies down.. haha

[@ExpatsEverywhere]

Connor Yope 🙇 🙇‍♀️ Thank you! Start your visa now. Have you seen the series Josh & Kalie are doing about their move to Portugal 🇵🇹?

[@Alfablue227]

We think it is only appropriate for a visitor to learn at least a few sentences in the country you visit. It applies in Portugal as well, especially when it comes to people coming here and speaking to us in Spanish! Honestly, it is so disrespectful and most Portuguese hate that.

[@ExpatsEverywhere]

Totally fair, obrigado.

[@mrssubhani8524]

Where I can learn real and Europe protugal language?

[@richvangogh]

Thanks for the "Chiado" neighborhood. I am a Grad Student, I'm getting my MFA in Printmaking. My school is PNCA in Portland, Or. I'm 62 and plan to retire in a couple years in Portugal. I hope to buy a farm, but plan to start off in Lisbon. Thanks so much! You are an amazing couple!

[@ExpatsEverywhere]

Thank you so much, Rich. What a nice comment! All the best with grad school and your eventual move to Portugal. Get that farm land in Portugal! :-)

[@virtualworldsbyloff]

Bairro Alto is noise under your window all week days, until 5AM

[@alexispoole4355]

Heavily considering moving to Lisbon. Thanks so much for the info

[@ExpatsEverywhere]

Fantastic, Alexis. We hope our other Portugal content can help you. Porto is pretty awesome 😉

[@lonestarr9751]

We’re two Americans living in Zagreb but planning on relocating to Lisbon in November. Your video was very informative, thanks guys!

[@ExpatsEverywhere]

Lone Starr Thank you! Josh and Kalie are going through the process of obtaining their visas. Have you seen any of those videos? Also, we do expat interviews as a core component of our channel. Would either one of you be willing to do an expat interview for Zagreb? We’d love to hear about it. ❤️

[@lonestarr9751]

@@ExpatsEverywhere I have not seen the other videos but will check them out. We've only been here about a month and a half but definitely down to do an interview.

[@ExpatsEverywhere]

Lone Starr Cool. How long do you plan on being there?

[@lonestarr9751]

Expats Everywhere Until the first week of November.

[@ExpatsEverywhere]

Lone Starr ahh okay so a short term stay in Zagreb.

[@sarameneses769]

As a portuguese , yes living in Portugal is good for foreigners ! The costs are extremely low comparing to other parts of europe ... not to mention the weather and how friendly we as a community tend to be ;) But it doesn't work the same way for portuguese residents Wich is sad ! I love my city but just to give an exemple , here the minimum salary is 650€ and some house rents go up to 700€ . .. it's just an example!

[@ExpatsEverywhere]

Sara, thanks for taking the time to leave a comment. 🙏

[@anna3046]

I’m Portuguese! Warning - Portuguese people are always complaining! - If many of us worked towards building more skills to increase our monthly income as much as we complain the salaries would be higher! The thing is if you live in London or any other western capital city, salaries are higher but so is everything else. To rent out a 1 bedroom apartment in London, not anywhere fancy is more expensive than the minimum salary. Most people have to share housing with strangers if they do manual jobs or non qualified jobs such as waiting, etc! This is a fact!

[@ExpatsEverywhere]

@@anna3046 thanks for your input.

[@valtervalente5302]

@@anna3046 That’s just ignorant. We have engineers making minimum wage. Has nothing to do with skills but with Portuguese working culture, which is horrible.

[@reneejames4034]

This was SO helpful!!!

[@ExpatsEverywhere]

So glad to hear. We've got a lot more recent content than this piece. We hope you check that stuff out too. We did a neighborhood series on Lisbon if you're interested in moving there. - Josh & Kalie

[@frankboasorte]

thanks for the video guys, however it is always important to learn the local language no matter what, expecting others to speak our language in their country is not respectful....as we expect people to speak English here in the US we should also learn the language of the country we decide to migrate to...

[@TheIvansito07]

Looking to move to Portugal to study for about 2 years, thanks for the vid!

[@ExpatsEverywhere]

Ivan Bishop You’re welcome. Have you by chance seen the vlog series that Josh and Kalie are doing now to document their move? All the best, Ivan.

[@markstephens9936]

Hi guy great information as we are looking to move there

[@ExpatsEverywhere]

Thank you, Mark. We hope that you find the channel valuable. - Josh & Kalie

[@pamelalatour2551]

Hi Josh and Kaylie; My husband and I will be coming to Lisbon, on a layover from Marseille to France on TAP on the first of September. We will be bringing with us a puppy that is only three and half months old. She is a bearded collie and a very sweet baby, but she is a baby. We are staying in an Airbnb close to Avenida Metro Station. It's become clear to us that this little one cannot keep up with us and therefore I am looking for someone to take care of her for a few hours a day on the afternoon of the 1st, the 2nd and the morning of the 3rd, so that my husband and I can sight see. This has been a problem for me, finding someone in a new country, that we don't know. Then, this morning, I woke up thinking about you two. I was wondering if you knew anyone that would enjoy hanging out with a small puppy for a few days. Of course they would get paid. Would you please let me know? Thanks so much.

[@pamelalatour2551]

Correction: We will be coming to Lisbon on a layover from Marseille to Miami

[@ExpatsEverywhere]

Hi Pamela, Email Kalie at [e-mail] and she might have a solution for you. - Josh & Kalie

[@andrebarbosa224]

expat is a very positive way of saying immigrant. I like it.

[@ExpatsEverywhere]

Immigrant isn't bad, it's just with the connotation that it's a long term or permanent move in mind. Expat is short-term or temporary. Migrant would encompass both but we didn't like that as a channel name. We love the alliteration. - Josh & Kalie

[@activitiesinportugal3255]

Great video, we are also doing a series on Lisbon. It is such a beautiful city.

[@ExpatsEverywhere]

Sounds great! It certainly is. Are you all living in Lisbon right now?

[@farhanasharmin6641]

Great film indeed and helpful tips for newcomers !! Looking forward to get more tips on different areas and better neighbourhood to settle down. Thank you 😊

[@ExpatsEverywhere]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@rachelrigby390]

The costs you list for living in Lisbon are similar to what I have experienced living in Porto, now you live here in Portugal can you tell me is it much more expensive to live in Lisbon than in Porto? Thanks !

[@ExpatsEverywhere]

We actually have an interview with someone living in Lisbon and he goes into a deep dive on his personal cost of living. That interview will be released this Sunday and we're happy about that because he has concrete numbers compared to what we're seeing on Numbeo. The good thing about Numbeo is that it's a site that's user driven. The downside is that often times, the cost for things and lifestyle expectations are higher for expats than locals and on Numbeo, you can't tell who's an expat or local. - Josh & Kalie

[@MathinusG]

Thanks, some useable information at last. Not just a quick holiday tour.

[@ExpatsEverywhere]

Glad it was helpful! We've started doing a vlog series if you want to check that out. This video in particular is a part of a viewer voted series. Thanks for the positive feedback. :-)

[@arun-1902]

After i get a job , but before getting TRC ,can i bring my child and put him in school there ?

[@Music-ge8gk]

Keep hearing about apartments with no central heating/ac. If one is willing to spend a bit more, are a bit more modern apartments with better insulation (sound and heat), heating (central or otherwise efficient), a/c etc. available? If not, in central Lisbon, may be a bit outside with easy enough access to Lisbon using public transport.

[@ExpatsEverywhere]

Yes, you can find it. The market here is wild right now though especially in Lisbon, Algarve, and Porto. - Josh & Kalie

[@guccindersingh2045]

I've have started the process to move to portugal. I am bit nervous because am coming out of my comfort zone

[@ExpatsEverywhere]

guccinder singh We love it 😍 Have you seen Josh and Kalie’s vlogs here on ExpatsEverywhere? They’re going through the process now.

[@guccindersingh2045]

@@ExpatsEverywhere will check it out. Thanks

[@ExpatsEverywhere]

guccinder singh Great! Let us know if we can help. Even just moral support.

[@guccindersingh2045]

@@ExpatsEverywhere hi once i move there to Portugal. How can i find a english speaking job and where? Can you guide me on this?

[@ExpatsEverywhere]

guccinder singh Truth be told, our company used to do tailored work like this. We’ve since moved into content creation. What we can tell you is this is going to be dependent upon the visa type you’re after. A lot of people we know that are moving there have a digital job outside of the country and therefore do not need a work visa/permit.

[@vamsivlogs5991]

Informative video.. Helped me to have an idea about portugal

[@ExpatsEverywhere]

Great to hear. We have a lot more Portugal content on the channel now. We hope that you enjoy it. - Josh & Kalie

[@nesitbotica5919]

Thank you Josh and Kalie. Which Lisbon neighborhood would you suggest living if we want a bit of space for growing a few herbs/vegetables or having a bit of nature for our indoor/outdoor cat? (some bushes or grass, something other than just concrete?) Thank you!

[@ExpatsEverywhere]

Thank you so much for reaching out and asking this question. To be honest, Nesit, it's not as much the neighborhood as it is building/apartment/house that you're in. Obviously, the future out of the city center you get, the more space you'll have or at least lower price per sq/m. but you'd be very surprised what people can do on a terrace or rooftop. In fact, we were just in a realtor friend's apartment here in Porto and they had a small private outdoor space in their apartment! Right in the middle of their apartment there was this "courtyard" that opened up to the sky above and it had a table 2 chairs and an umbrella! Our best advice would be to consider the size of an apartment that you want, and the price you're willing to pay, then contact a realtor (or set your search parameters) based on wanting a bit of space for an herb garden. Does that help?

[@nesitbotica5919]

@@ExpatsEverywhere Yes, thank you so much!! Do you mind sharing the name of your realtor friend in Porto? We will want to visit Porto as well when we visit next Spring. (My husband and I are probably a year away from moving to Portugal.)

[@ExpatsEverywhere]

@@nesitbotica5919 You're very welcome. Could you email us ([e-mail]) and we'll give you the name of a few contacts? - Josh & Kalie

[@healed60]

Just a heads up for those thinking of moving and working here: the cost of living in Portugal is great for foreigners, but not if you're working here. Minimum wage is 650€. A good salary is around 1000€. The housing price they listed is very, very optimistic, especially for living in the city. Expect prices more around 400€ for a simple bedroom somewhere with a decent commute to the Lisbon center (from 15 minutes to one hour, depending on the zone, since our transportation system, while cheap, is known for being bad and unevenly spread out). If you actually want to rent out your own place, expect to pay around 900€ for a smallish, somewhat worn house in the outskirts, and around 1200 to 1500 if you want to live closer to the center. These prices still do not include utilities or furniture most of the time. Also, absolutely be prepared to learn portuguese if you aren't moving to the very center of Lisbon. Outside the posh and touristy areas, you will find that a lot less people know english, so everything will be much harder. Basically, if you're coming in as a digital nomad, yes, you will have a great time in Lisbon, and it won't be much different from what was described here, but be aware that this is considered upper class living. If you are thinking of working here, be aware that you will be living under very different conditions, and you will understand why portuguese youth is leaving the country in droves.

[@ExpatsEverywhere]

No arguments here. Thanks for your input. Our prices are aggregated data from sites like Numbeo.

[@pablobruno5827]

What are you suggestions of living in the country side but minutes away from the city, preferably Lisbon and even more preferable in the country side not far from Lisbon and it's also close to the Spanish border.

[@ExpatsEverywhere]

Hi Pablo, that city doesn't exist really. You can't be not far from Lisbon and close to the Spanish border unless we have a different point of reference for not far from Lisbon. To us not far from Lisbon is, Setútbal, Cascais, Estoril, or Sintra for example. Estremoz or Elvas might be your best options as they're close to the Spanish border and in small more rural areas. - Josh & Kalie

[@kanadeayuza2428]

Hey guys I'm an American who met a girl who had portuguese citizenship, I've been learning portugese and can speak it conversationally by now. But I don't know how I'm gonna be able to get into the country for longer than 90 days, or if I'll be able to get a job with my current skills (I'm a barista at starbucks). Could you guys give any advice to someone like me who wants to live with their SO in Lisboa?

[@ExpatsEverywhere]

Marriage would be the most "straight forward" way. Many, Americans are moving to Portugal with the D7 visa which means that you'll be providing for yourself from your own income usually a remote job. - Josh & Kalie

[@Jones8orejas]

Loved this video!Thank you

[@ExpatsEverywhere]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for the comment and love. - Josh & Kalie

[@silent_whispers319]

Excellent information; thank you for sharing. I would love to retire there but wouldn't mind working there for a year first.

[@ExpatsEverywhere]

You're welcome! Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@ruirodrigues5433]

1:23 In 2012 the city of Lisbon was reorganized to only 24 parishes.

[@seokthapa2723]

What about hotel or restaurant jobs ? How difficult is there to find this jobs ?

[@ExpatsEverywhere]

Right now, hotels and restaurants are suffering. In normal times, the best thing to do, which obviously you can still do, is make a list of hotels that you want to work for in Lisbon, see if they're hiring and what positions, put a good CV together with a solid cover letter, then contact those places. All the best, Sameep!

[@paraspereira6263]

V informative video. Thank you.

[@ExpatsEverywhere]

So nice of you. Thanks.

[@ruirodrigues5433]

1:50 The photo it's not from "Chiado", it's from "Baixa".

[@ExpatsEverywhere]

Hi Rui, thanks for the comment and good eye. The photo is just a stock photo that we used because we couldn't find one for Chiado from our two photo banks.

[@chuckmurray1825]

This is a VERY helpful video! I'm thinking of selling it all and moving to Portugal.

[@ExpatsEverywhere]

Go for it! Thank you for the comment. We're really glad it helped!

[@chuckmurray1825]

@Gonçalo Coelho Thank you for writing in English because I don't know Portuguese. I am visiting Portugal in September of 2021. Hopefully the weather will be good and I can see the country. I will start in Porto and work my way down the country to the Algarve before leaving for Italy.

[@markstephens9936]

keep up the good work

[@ExpatsEverywhere]

Will do! 💪 - Josh & Kalie

[@enewberg2812]

There is a reason the population in Lisbon proper is declining. Sadly, no one lives in Baixa or Bairro Alto any more , the two places you recommended living, because they are unlivable due to all the bars and tourist traps. There are 22 other parishes in Lisbon proper that are very nice, however Expo is not one of them. Expo is outside Central Lisbon. Also, in case it matters, Lisbon is quickly loosing its identity due to all the expats that have no interest whatsoever in assimilating.

[@ExpatsEverywhere]

We certainly recommend people living in Expo if they're not waiting to live in the city proper just like we'd recommend Matisinhos to people wanting Porto but not wanting to live in Porto. It's fine. If you're an expat and want to come on the channel to give your opinion, we're willing to talk to you.

[@annielin2894]

Hi I love your video, I am a Taiwanese American living in Brooklyn New York. Is Portugal open to diverse people like New York?

[@ExpatsEverywhere]

Thanks for the comment and positivity. Portuguese people are really quite friendly. There is a decent amount of diversity in the cities, and we've never noticed or heard of any problems between Portuguese and foreigners.

[@annielin2894]

@@ExpatsEverywhere that is great let me get my sleeves rolling and see you all soon in Portugal next year!

[@ExpatsEverywhere]

Have you started your application process with VFS Global?

[@annielin2894]

Expats Everywhere no not yet

[@cherizeaustin0816]

What about elder citizens attending university do expats also so this what are req.’s&costs if any ty

[@ExpatsEverywhere]

Ooh, not sure about that one, Cherize. From what we remember, it's a little trickier with elder citizens and universities as there's a more finite age range that'll get discounts and such for attending universities in Europe. We don't have a whole lot of knowledge and expertise in this field though to be honest. - Josh & Kalie

[@cherizeaustin0816]

@@ExpatsEverywhere youngish 60 retired educator lifelong learner really want to consider learning while choosing to live there Ty for your channel will keep in touch

[@balajis9235]

Hi Josh n kalie😊 I'm looking to move Portugal shortly.. Can you please help/guide regarding immigration and how to find jobs

[@ExpatsEverywhere]

Hi Balaji. That's what the channel is about. We don't do any work on job searching as we have a friend that we can recommend for that. If you'd like to email [e-mail], we'll be able to give you some resources. Until then, enjoy the backlog of videos we have on Portugal. - Josh & Kalie

[@balajis9235]

@@ExpatsEverywhere thank you very much for consideration 😊💙

[@ExpatsEverywhere]

@@balajis9235 you’re welcome

[@balajis9235]

@@ExpatsEverywhere Dear Josh n kalie, 😊.. Just After seen updates of our channel Regarding multiple countries like Left US to many place apart from Portugal .. That's great about you.. But can you please guide/help Particularly for Portugal where im about to focus only on there.. As per last conversation I've contacted in mail

[@ExpatsEverywhere]

@@balajis9235 we’ve built up an extensive library of videos about Portugal in the past year that we’ve been here. We’re assuming those help.

[@bcgnews8933]

Will surely visit Lisbon once in my life

[@ExpatsEverywhere]

rahul verma 😍 We hope you get to.

[@freeriderhappy]

Do you know any Nurses from USA who moved to Portugal to live and work as a Nurse? Could you connect me with them?

[@GagandeepKaur-ri4ww]

Hiiii .... you are doing Great Mam nd Sir ..... I'm 27 years old indian Single women.... I'm working in Cyprus as a Nanny .... I'm trying to move to Lisbon as soon as possible.... Can you plz tell me if it's easy to find Job as a Nanny in Lisbon....... plzzzzz

[@ExpatsEverywhere]

Hi, thanks for the comment and support. From what we know, a lot of locals do the role of nanny for families (local and expat). Check out this site. www.aupair.com/find_family.php?quick_search=search&countryQ=163&language=en

[@GagandeepKaur-ri4ww]

@@ExpatsEverywhere thankyou so much Sir ........ God bless you forever 🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@ExpatsEverywhere]

Gagandeep Kaur Thank you 🙏 Same to you 🙏 Blessings.

[@Roni-Ur]

Great content! Guys, I have a job offer for 950.00EUR, but I would have accommodation paid by the company, do you guys think this is reasonable for one person to live there? Many thanks

[@ExpatsEverywhere]

Thanks, Moroni! If accommodations are covered and you're making €950 on top of that, yes. You'll definitely be able to live there as a single. Just curious, are they covering your health insurance? What's your story with that?

[@enewberg2812]

You’ll have to live like a hobo on that.

[@ExpatsEverywhere]

@@enewberg2812 😂

[@Roni-Ur]

@@enewberg2812 hahahahah I'm here already, no luxury of course, but I'm surprise about how cheap things are

[@Roni-Ur]

@@ExpatsEverywhere Hey! yes they are, health and dental with AIG, plus they covered my flight costs

[@nouradorable_6428]

Great video guys .. thank youuuu

[@ExpatsEverywhere]

Our pleasure! Thank you so much for taking the time to comment. If you're interested in other Portugal content. Josh and Kalie have finally arrived there! Subscribe and hit the notification bell so you don't miss when they post vlogs about expat life there.

[@WorkLessTravelMore]

Great film love your story of living here. I also live here and film the city

[@BelongingAway]

Hey can people expat to Lisbon when you have no experience??

[@ExpatsEverywhere]

Sorry, we didn't see this come in. What do you mean no experience? No experience with work or being an expat?

[@aixaarias4528]

Hello guys, Initially I was interested in your channel because of the portugal information you guys offer, but then I saw you talking about your work and as a worried mother in this times I really change my interest in you, I would lije to know if you guys are teachers working for an international online school? If that is a case can you tell me if this school is for kids in all education leve? Or if you know some kind of international online school for kids that could recommend, would you guys enroll your own kids on this kind of schools? Sorry for my english and the large comment, thanks.

[@ExpatsEverywhere]

aixa arias Hi, thanks for writing. We were teachers for 10 years stopped teaching last school year and started working digital jobs in different industries. We do know of one international online school that was in our network but we’re not sure of how strong it is. NorthStar Academy is the name. Would we recommend an online international school for kids? In the short terms yes, but socially, kids get so much out of being in a brick and mortar school. Thanks for the questions. Hope all is well. - Josh & Kalie

[@aixaarias4528]

Thanks I appreciate it👍

[@ExpatsEverywhere]

aixa arias you’re welcome.

[@goalannan4490]

I want to move to Portugal with my family of 5 which visa is best for me

[@ExpatsEverywhere]

Hi, we don't know enough about you to make any recommendation. If you'd like to email [e-mail] Kalie should be able to help more with more information about your situation. - Josh & Kalie

[@karimdabre816]

I'm from Ghana I need a job from Canada please help me

[@luisvasconcelos1053]

Super cool t-shirt man

[@ExpatsEverywhere]

Thanks, brotha! Desigual from my time in Madrid, Spain - Josh

[@luisvasconcelos1053]

@@ExpatsEverywhere thanks

[@luisvasconcelos1053]

There other Expat from US here, maybe you want to chat with them, look in KZbin: Our Rich Journey, Driven Spice, International Living, Lisbon Diaries, from other countries: Stay Classy Vlog, Fix With Pk

[@ExpatsEverywhere]

Yup, we've reached out to Our Rich Journey, they declined. We're scheduling something with Driven Spice. Cinnamon at Driven Spice is really nice and easy to work with. We've followed Stay Classy Vlog a little but haven't reached out to them yet. Thanks for the comment and watch. We appreciate it!

[@luisvasconcelos1053]

@@ExpatsEverywhere Stay Classy already have many friends from locals to US expats, they are super fun. Welcome to Portugal

[@ExpatsEverywhere]

@@luisvasconcelos1053 Yup, we've heard of Stay Classy and seen their stuff. You're def. right. We just haven't reached out to them yet. Thanks! We love it here already. We just need to get our NIFs!

[@luisvasconcelos1053]

There's this writer in the other side of the river in Lisbon, kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZnrMqYWrgKmIf6s

[@luisvasconcelos1053]

@@ExpatsEverywhere This may help you in the move www.globalcitizensolutions.com/american-living-in-portugal-why-you-should-move-right-now/

[@tamaramadelin4831]

Very informative! We have our fourth trip planned to Lisbon and are looking to start a business and move there...Hooked and love it! Any advice? I am American and my husband French and we currently live in the southwest of France. We have or fiscal number and are already EU residents! Thanks for any business contacts

[@ExpatsEverywhere]

Thank you! We don’t have a ton of business contacts. We do have some that have been passed to us but nobody that we’ve personally vetted. What kind of advice are you looking for? You shouldn’t have many problems starting a business as things seem to be very pro entrepreneur there at the moment.

[@melinda5777]

THANKS FOR 5HE INFO! Any good English-Portugese language school?

[@jaimindhobi3734]

I am fluvant sppek portugish and thise timme I am living in mozambiqe afreca I am hear godown superviser steel 7 year indeed job in portugal

[@catrinajamello2103]

What are your favorite tips for language acquisition?

[@ExpatsEverywhere]

Thanks for the question. For Portuguese? A free app like Duolingo so that you have zero excuses to dig in and learn some grammar and vocab A course and video support like Liz from Talk the Streets (KZbin channel) Watching TV with subtitles both in English with Portuguese subtitles, in Portuguese with English subtitles and finally PT and PT, Our final tip is to get out there, make some Portuguese friends, and commit to doing a little language exchange with them! 😊 - Josh & Kalie

[@2001lextalionis]

Gee a double posting, regarding Penang 8:08 I had the fortune to make the acquaintance of a former police chief in Penang while in Buttersworth. He told me that there is a big issue with crime and that I should be "careful". He said it wasn't overly violent crime, more like pickpocketing but because of a lack of opportunity there are gangs of kids who will rob you. Please keep that in mind Patrick ! Overall I loved our time in Penang and would visit again if given the opportunity however I am not sure I would live there. Best of luck

[@lsmartins5950]

2001lextalionis Sorry, where is Penang?

[@Alfablue227]

@@lsmartins5950 Malásia 🇲🇾

[@lsmartins5950]

Maria C B. Goncalves Da Silva Obrigado. Já tinha feito uma busca via Google e tomado conhecimento da localização. Hoje tudo se sabe, sem dar trabalho a outros. Obrigado, novamente.

[@versesandquotes1]

I wish to move in Lisbon with my family. if anybody here can help me out and pls tell me is there any scope of chefs or web designing their ???

[@ExpatsEverywhere]

Hi Afshan, have you seen the vlog series that Josh & Kalie are doing with their move to Portugal? Maybe their information will be helpful to you as they make their move. Regarding those specific industries, it's going to be a little difficult depending on your passport country. Are you European?

[@versesandquotes1]

@@ExpatsEverywhere no Asian

[@Haiyan25]

Check out Driven Spice channel, she and several expats are doing a summit on moving abroad, she already has a few videos that should be really helpful to you.

[@luisvasconcelos1053]

45º in the summer really oven

[@Isochest]

If you want to make friends here ypu really do have to learn the language. I first went in 1989 and then you really could not get by without a phrasebook. I started on a Vertical Learning Curve!

[@ExpatsEverywhere]

Hi, Isochest. When was the last time you were here? You know the first time we visited was a little over 10 years ago and we would have said the same thing, but being back now, it's amazing how many people speak English at a very good level. We've found Portuguese people at least in Porto to be amazingly open. Lisbon not as much. Big city mentality we think. It's always great to learn the local language and what a great way to make friends as you help them with their English and they help you with your Portuguese, right? - Josh & Kalie

[@Isochest]

@@ExpatsEverywhere I last went back in 2006🙁. When I first went hardly anyone spoke English. I was young then and no ties like now. What helped then was Ham Radio. I got to know some radio hams in the Espinho area and their families. I was able to practice from home. All good fun. I would think if you have children living with you they will learn through school and help you. But good to know you find people who know English. It opened up a new world for me and I have found Portuguese speakers here in Manchester too!

[@ExpatsEverywhere]

@@Isochest Yea, we had a similar experience in 2008-2009 on multiple visits as tourists. We got around just fine on limited Portuguese and found others had limited English about the same as Spaniards levels of English but wow now both countries are much more proficient over the whole. Certainly people under 35 here will speak English well enough. Portugal is actually ranked as one of the highest English language proficiencies in Europe now. - Josh & Kalie

[@Isochest]

@@ExpatsEverywhere I would imagine so. When I first went was 1989 and then a few times up to 1996. I think the average education then was pretty bad. Everything was pretty basic then. I loved it. It was like going back in time! I travelled around by train and bus which was really cheap then. I was told a lot of programmes were put on in English so that may have been part of improving foreign language skills.

[@ExpatsEverywhere]

@@Isochest All that sounds about right ☺️

[@oprakshit6565]

Hi sir/Mam , i am doing job right now in Singapore with good salary.ibam staying with my family wife and 2 kids for last 6 years but very hard to get permanent residency and now I am trying to move with my family there . Later I will get visa and will try to go there ASAP. So plz share me with expanses with family until get trc . If for example I will never get job until trc then how much is expenses.i have 2 kids 3 years and 7 months . Is it worth it . Later on I will try to run a small business. I will get visitor visa and will try to settle in Portugal. Plz reply tnx

[@ExpatsEverywhere]

Hi Deepak, we're not exactly sure what you're asking but what we can gather, you want to know how much is the minimum you'll need per month for a family of four. A safe minimum would be €1,500/month but it won't be living the high life. €1,500 will be housing, utilities, and food. (2 br apartment so you and your wife in one room and your kids in another | you'll need insurance, which we didn't factor in here. You might be able to get national insurance at some point, but international insurance will be €300-1,000 depending on your situation). Remember, Lisbon will be the most expensive of these. If you're wanting to go cheap, don't go to Lisbon, try Coimbra or Braga.

[@oprakshit6565]

Expats Everywhere thanx for your quick reply I had never seen before like that faster reply 😊appreciate. I have few questions 1. I want to come Portugal for getting pr and permanent settle not for job 2. I want to do start some kind of small business 3. I want come here as a visitor and try to get job until TRC like six months 4.during that period if I need to pay tax , house rent, food , child study that expanses 5. After getting trc want to start business 6 how much expanses for survival during that period . 7 I am Indian citizens and doing job in Singapore for last 6 years . So when I need PCC of Singapore like when I will get job offer then I need PCC of when I will get trc then I need. 8 . Can you help me to guide during that period becoz I heard if you want job contract then you need to pay 1k or 2k euro. Is it ? 9 is it worth to come here , I am 39 years old and graduate 10. Children study is free here ? Tnx for your valuable time

[@ExpatsEverywhere]

@@oprakshit6565 Hi again. Thank you. What you're asking for is something that we used to do for a service fee. We've since moved on from that business model and we now provide media and do content creation. You're asking for something very complex because it relates to your particular situation which everyone's situation is unique. You will certainly need to go through a visa service's company. Applying from India (not Singapore) check this site out pt.vfsglobal.co.in/ Here's the Embassy of Portugal website in Singapore www.singapura.embaixadaportugal.mne.pt/en/ That should get you started.

[@oprakshit6565]

Expats Everywhere tnx again . Portugal visa I will get no issues for me . my all questions are after landing in Portugal, I have already Canada 10 years multiple entry visa so when I will apply Portugal visa easy for me to get . I know the visa process. I had traveled many country and good designated and high salary job in Singapore. My family will accompany me that’s y I m bit worry . Tnx

[@ExpatsEverywhere]

@@oprakshit6565 Right, but you need to make sure you're on the correct visa to get the things that you want. This is where a service will help guide you into making the correct decisions. There are lawyers in Portugal that will help you with things for a couple $1,000.

[@chicagomike]

Apartments are expensive as United States. Much lower wages too.

[@silveriorebelo8045]

as much expensive as the USA...??? unless you compare Lisbon with Kansas city... lol lol

[@Travelwithjdmali]

Hello. Is there any scope for textile in Portugal?

[@ExpatsEverywhere]

It's one of Portugal's most important industries.

[@Travelwithjdmali]

@@ExpatsEverywhere thanks for response. Can you share your email so i can have some guidance?

[@victorvictorfitness7537]

Can I do it on $1200 per month ??? I did it easily in Medellin colombia and people are telling me it’s similar cost of living

[@ExpatsEverywhere]

Great question, we have a few back at you though. Is your $1,200 net or gross? Factoring in taxes and other deductions living alone, we'd say no in Lisbon. $1,200 can be done with a roommate but not on your own in Lisbon (or Porto really.) If you're talking about $1,200 net, it's possible depending on where you want to live. You'll also need to factor in health insurance, which an international plan can cost you a couple $100, however, if you get on a more local scheme after some time, it can be quite cheap. Taxes, housing and insurance are going to be the questions you've got to answer for yourself before making the move. Are you looking at coming here with a digital job or have you been offered a job?

[@chicagomike]

No way. It’s expensive now. A studio is about 700.

[@ExpatsEverywhere]

@Gonçalo Coelho thanks for being helpful.

[@truthhurts7045]

I am planning to move to Lisbon with my 3 teenagers any advice you can give. Also, regarding how to enroll for school.

[@ExpatsEverywhere]

Hi, thanks for reaching out. Are you thinking international schools?

[@truthhurts7045]

@@ExpatsEverywhere yes I sure am. and thanks so much for responding... I was super happy

[@ExpatsEverywhere]

@@truthhurts7045 First off. Awesome, we're glad we can make you happy! Second, is there a particular curriculum you're looking for? (ie British, American, Canadian, Australian?)

[@ExpatsEverywhere]

Here's a site you have probably seen but if not, it's a comprehensive list of int'l schools in Lisbon. www.international-schools-database.com/in/lisbon Below is a typical international school process but things will vary from school to school. The steps are generally as follows: -Contact the schools that you're interested in. -Get information about the schools (application fees, type of curriculum, extra curricular activities, language of instruction, and other things you find valuable) -Schedule a school visit (with COVID this will look different than pre-covid and different from school to school) -Apply to the school FEES typically apply here -Schedule your kids to take the different admissions tests (generally an English test and aptitude test for Math, Science, and Language) FEES are typically involved here. -Wait on results and subsequent acceptance -If accepted, pay appropriate FEES.

[@luisvasconcelos1053]

You can pick Public and Private Schools

[@amitdave8669]

Hi..I m from india.. it's right time to move portugal.

[@ExpatsEverywhere]

Hi from Portugal.

[@amitdave8669]

@@ExpatsEverywhere i want to came and settle in portugal. Pls guide me.. What's the All process..? Just in from you I m married and I have one child...Is it possible first i came there and after my family came portugal....

[@christinejones1380]

Fado is such a beautiful genre of music.

[@ExpatsEverywhere]

Isn't it though? Thanks for the comment, super sub!

[@luismarques9280]

It is and there is a new wave of amazing young singers: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jl7Qd5lvmb2hi6s kzbin.info/www/bejne/eoukq5t7hNCjhJo kzbin.info/www/bejne/iovYo4VtrayeasU kzbin.info/www/bejne/mmqtZ2Ntns6qrcU And obviosuly the Queen Mariza: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iWOsoWCris2Upas And the greatest of all time, Amália, One of the greatest singers of all time: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ioGXc6GcitJjm6s

[@franciscomendesdecarvalho]

Yes it is ;)

[@shaharyar1khan515]

Thanks

[@ExpatsEverywhere]

You're welcome

[@reis.11.29]

The population in the city center is shrinking because all the Portuguese people are being forced out. They cannot afford the expat induced higher prices.

[@ExpatsEverywhere]

We’re not so sure it’s that or like Porto, there are simply too many Airbnbs which have effected ROIs for investors so much that they don’t want to accept “normal” rental rates then you have some expats willing to pay these inflated prices.- Josh & Kalie

[@anna3046]

That’s happening everywhere including London, that’s hardly a problem only taking place in Lisbon or Porto.

[@trendtradertrender4328]

Serious Question Guys! Have You Ever Been To Lisbon Actually ? This Sounds A Lot Like ClickBait To Me, Pictures From Douro Valley, Cliffs of Silver Coast, Nothing Close By To Lisbon....I Have My Doubts...Proof Me Please I am Wrong

[@karenlowe7472]

Please go to Wikipedia and read about VFS Global.

[@ExpatsEverywhere]

Problem is when many countries completely outsource to them and that’s the only route you can go.

[@summerf9719]

Guy's a total rapper lol (love the video)

[@ExpatsEverywhere]

This guy?! 😁 Mackelmore rapper? - Josh

[@andrewmiller6754]

ID love to be cabin crew for TAP Air Portugal

[@ExpatsEverywhere]

Go for it. Maybe after the pandemic. :-)

[@andrewmiller6754]

@@ExpatsEverywhere yeah, Im planning on moving in about 2 years

[@ExpatsEverywhere]

@@andrewmiller6754 Cool. That should definitely be enough time. We haven't seen the exact numbers but the airline industry is definitely hurting.

[@rogerdiogo6893]

Lisbon, the 3rd most expensive city in the World, perfect place for retirement, quiça no!

[@ExpatsEverywhere]

It's not even the 3rd most expensive city in Europe. www.timeout.com/news/revealed-the-most-expensive-cities-in-the-world-right-now-112520

[@inescm4991]

I am Portuguese and I am from Lisbon. Buying or renting a house in Bairro Alto is the worst decision ever. It is probably the loudest neighborhood in Lisbon. Pre-covid times, you can be trying to sleep but it's nearly impossible on thursdays, Fridays and saturdays. The music from the bars and the crowd on the streets is unbearable. I would strongly advice not to move there....

[@ExpatsEverywhere]

Thanks, Ines. Some (expats) people like the madness and liveliness.

[@inescm4991]

@@ExpatsEverywhere maybe to walk around, have a drink or stay in an airbnb for a few nights....not to buy an apartment (: There was even a law made a few years ago because of Bairro Alto. The people that live there made Câmara Municipal de Lisboa sign a law for it to be forbidden to make noise on the street after 2am in Bairro Alto. Before that, the "madness" would happen until 7am. Ask any portuguese, no one will advise you to buy a house in the centre of Bairro.

[@ruirodrigues5433]

1:34 Barrio Alto = Spanish BAIRRO ALTO = Portuguese

[@ExpatsEverywhere]

Ahh bummer! We missed that in our edit. NOOOOOO. How's the pronunciation though?

[@ruirodrigues5433]

@@ExpatsEverywhere 7.5 / 10

[@ExpatsEverywhere]

Rui Rodrigues Josh said, “I’ll take it!” Thanks for watching, Rui. We appreciate your earnest critiques. Many blessings to you.

[@reginacid6830]

You can't go around without speaking the country's language. How come can you properly communicate? In smaller cities, you won't find everybody speaking English. It is not true whatsoever.

[@ExpatsEverywhere]

We've been shocked at how much one can communicate without using spoken language.

[@ExpatsEverywhere]

www.theportugalnews.com/news/portugal-ranks-high-in-english-proficiency/47342 www.ef.edu/epi/regions/europe/portugal/

[@antoniodasilva1230]

Lots of people speak English plus this is Portugal you need to be the one blanding in not us

[@donpanna4703]

Josh reminds me of Will Ferrell in the movie Old School lol

[@ExpatsEverywhere]

Don Panna 😂 That’s a new one.

[@rafaelnercessian3654]

Fado might be nice if you don't understand what they are saying :)

[@shinevg7423]

I am shine from India. Can you help me to get a job in Portugal. I have 2 year experience in warehouse job in Binzagr Unilever company, saudi arabia

[@ExpatsEverywhere]

Hi Shine, we got your email. We'll respond there too, but we can't really help you get a job in Portugal because that's not what we do. That's a really specialize part of the expat industry. Have you looked into who does the distribution for Unilever in Europe or, even more local, Portugal?

[@margaridasilva5184]

It's Bairro alto, not Barrio alto. There's a difference. Barrio it's Spanish. Do not try to speak Spanish in Portugal. We portuguese do not liked.

[@ExpatsEverywhere]

Margarida Silva Yup, it was a mistake in the editing process that didn’t get caught. As you heard, it was pronounced Bairro not Barrio. A little grace please.

[@feli___b]

You are not expats, you are IMMIGRANTS!!

[@ExpatsEverywhere]

You say immigrant like it's a bad thing.

[@feli___b]

@@ExpatsEverywhere , why?

[@feli___b]

@@ExpatsEverywhere, I think you are the ones seeing it as being a bad thing, as you are immigrants but call yourselves expats. For you, immigrants are all the rest but not you, somehow in your twisted minds you think you are special and better than everybody else. I'm sure you think the word immigrant is demining and derogatory, this is the reason you don't call yourselves immigrants, but expats

[@darealberrygarcia]

Lisbon is full don't come

[@ExpatsEverywhere]

LOL, right?!

[@darealberrygarcia]

@@SooHooSamaSito you wont like it

[@Prodrentjet]

A colonial country has no right to be exempt from immigration

[@bendover-bz4bc]

I'm moving to your house. Give me address.

[@nicholasferrazdeoliveira4655]

It's "BAIRRO Alto" not "Barrio". Remember they speak Portuguese in Portugal, not Spanish. This channel name is pretty misleading. Expats actually live in the country. It's not the same as researching some facts and reading them out loud on camera. "What expat life would be like in Lisbon" is a perspective that only people that live there can share. And by the way, your pronunciation gives away that you never even tried to learn Portuguese, which an expat would because that's part of experiencing a culture.

[@ExpatsEverywhere]

Thanks for the criticism. This series as we’ve explained is a subscriber voted series. It’s been really fun. We’re about to wrap up the year with Y and Z. Another commenter also pointed out that we missed the spelling mistake. We simply missed it in our editing process. It happens. It’s not the first time and unfortunately it won’t be the last. Furthermore, it’s slightly ironic because we do live in Portugal and are trying to learn Portuguese. As you probably know, Brazilian and European Portuguese are quite different and the Portuguese that Josh knows and is more familiar with is Brazilian Portuguese. It’s cool. We’re trying to adapt just like we did with Latin American Spanish and European Spanish when we lived in Madrid. Our goal with this series to to rightly source interviews with people living in the city that got chosen. We have an expat interview in the works but were hoping to film it in person. CoVid had other plans but we’ll get that Lisbon interview out there. Thanks for engaging. Have a great day.

[@modaecriacao]

That was so rude. His Portuguese pronunciation is just fine. But I do think he may have learned some Brazilian Portuguese instead, because of his accent. Still, no need to be rude to them.

[@ExpatsEverywhere]

@@modaecriacao thank you 🙏 I did learn Brazilian Portuguese first from a locker room of Brazilian soccer teammates 😊 and then online. But now, I’m focusing my efforts in changing my pronunciation to European Portuguese. It’s not easy but I’m working on it. - Josh

[@modaecriacao]

@@ExpatsEverywhere Hi Josh, thought that was the case. But here in Brazil we have the most beautiful pronunciation. Please don’t lose your accent 😂

[@ExpatsEverywhere]

@@modaecriacao I do love the Brazilian accent. It is beautiful. I'd like to be able to switch between both depending on who I'm speaking with and where I am. - Josh

[@imanga2768]

*Immigrants

[@sergeiusa]

Horrible channel. Too much advertising, fake American smile and not much useful info.