Moving to Portugal Pros and cons 2019

In this video I go over some of the pros and cons of moving to Portugal in 2019. Portugal is one of my favourite countries and is worth considering should you be looking to move or retire in Southern Europe.
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[@joenandamalie]

We moved to Portugal a year ago and never looked back. I truly believe that Portugal is the last authentic country of Europe. And that's likely also why it's become such a tourist hub, as you can find so many unpolished pearls without tourists. Obviously it's just a matter of time before Portugal joins the polished tourist culture of Spain and Italy, but until then it's all about enjoying it. One of the main differences between Portugal and for example Spain and Italy is that the Portuguese people have a level of love for their country that is simply unparalleled. It's incredible how proud they are of their country and that is also why living here is fantastic. But definitely be careful with romanticizing about moving to Portugal if you don't have a digital business or a well-paid job. Moving to Portugal and getting a random job will leave you with a tough pay check to pay check life.

[@lucafigueiredo6005]

Love the football vlogs bas dost :) 😂

[@theohanalife9899]

Disagree. You will find this also in Italy , far beyond the usual tourist traps you all seem to gravitate to. Sicily being one shining example. We love our country very very much. And digital nomads seem to agree with Palermo being a burgeoning tech hub with zero lost of our authentic charm and realism.

[@Luismvm90]

BBEENNFFIICCAAAAA :')

[@joenandamalie]

@@theohanalife9899 We have spent around 2 months in Calabria and yes, it's definitely an authentic place and probably the exact same as Sicily, but living there is a pain in the ass as 97% don't speak English. They are simply too far back in time. I'm sure Palermo is better, but that is also a fairly big city. Portugal is a perfect balance where most speak English, which makes life a looot easier.

[@joenandamalie]

@@lucafigueiredo6005 Thanks :)

[@elizabethp.5054]

1 generation ago my family left Portugal and moved to the U.S. I am Portuguese born in the U.S. and would love to move back to Portugal. Quality of life there is much better than U.S. America has very little quality of life unless you're a millionaire. Horrible living in U S., horrible health care, low wages high cost of living etc. My heart belongs in beautiful Portugal.

[@Alfablue227]

If u can move here do it. I left the US after 42 years and although some things here irritate you, the overall benefits are outstanding.

[@fireblade3682]

I am a 20 yo student from Lisbon, born and raised, and never left. The information you provide is very accurate, i have never seen such a precise description of our country from a foreigner. If you are young, I strongly advice you to not come here: You will flock to the bigger cities, such as Lisbon or Porto, and the cost of living is absolutely through the roof. Wages are very low compared to the rest of europe, which, just as he said, compels qualified young adults to leave the country (myself included). Plus, you will be ripped off in ways you dont expect, such as fuel cost, road tolls, electricity cost, car tax, etc... Now, if you are retired, its a different situation altogether, as you can appreciate the relaxed culture. The climate, the easy access to the beach, and the coffee/patisserie culture are what I like the most about my country. Retires from other countries even have tax incentives. Great video altogether.

[@AdamSahr-cj4kf]

Your English is near perfect for a 20 y/o who has never left Portugal... But I am not surprised, the Portuguese always impress me with their French and English skills !!!

[@fireblade3682]

Adam Sahr thank you, i have left portugal, what i meant is that i never left to live in another country.

[@rcc8506]

I'm from India, I'm in my mid 40s. We are a Catholic family. We are financially very sound but lately due to various reasons we are not too comfortable living here. We are looking at permanent migration to another place. Just wanted to know how is the racism situation there? My child is school going age. Will they face discrimination on a day to day basis. I'm really not bothered about myself and my wife is not bothered about herself too but I'm really concerned for my kids. Don't want them togo through any mental trauma. As a young guy I thought u can answer this correctly and frankly. Thank You.

[@AdamSahr-cj4kf]

@@rcc8506 Modi is making India a perfect shit hole for Hindus. Having said that, you would feel at home in Australia or Canada, they are already one third Indian one third Chinese.

[@hjs8092]

R CC come and you will find the paradise on earth. There is no racism. And it is the 3rd safety country in the world. You and your family are welcome!

[@FABIOLINDOCC]

As a portuguese guy from Porto, now living in France i 100% agree with you but ( at least in Porto) I would definetly add the people! People there are genuine kind and more...

[@tiagosantos7387]

Eu que sou português notei a diferença para melhor, aqui em coimbra os coimbrinhas andam sempre com alguma arrogância já ai no porto á uma hospitalidade bem maior

[@sunu84]

True

[@grandadan]

@@tiagosantos7387 Há, e também há muito mais larapios!

[@goutfromfriedokra7099]

why are people so nice in portugal? they are much nicer than italians ,french and english..I traveled to europe and saw these countries...

[@man975dog]

Que velho-Muito bom e muito bem!

[@SandraFerreira-me7xb]

I could have moved anywhere in the world. I traveled to 43 countries in my life and without a doubt Portugal is one of the best places to raise a family in the world.

[@SilverSurfeq1989]

Europe is doomed becouse migration. In think Finnland is now the best country for family.

[@nofood1]

@@SilverSurfeq1989 Finland gets boring fast

[@Jesuscger]

@@SilverSurfeq1989 What a coldddddd! Where is the sun???

[@Jesuscger]

@@SilverSurfeq1989 What a coldddddd! Where is the sun???

[@lundismith7077]

@@SilverSurfeq1989 But its So Cold, and full of mosquitos in summer!

[@geoffhunt7523]

Loved our holiday in Portugal. Video very accurate, but for me, the most impressive feature of Portugal were the people! Fantastic people, friendly and welcoming, especially the young!

[@mascote1253]

Come to Portugal and pay taxes empty the wallet they will love it

[@maxflight777]

They are always happy when taking your money.

[@otiliadasilvaoliveira6493]

Thank you for your video and the information . I do agree with your pros and cons. I am Portuguese and left my country 5 years ago and I am so eager to return. Portugal is home ❤

[@brianpetersen2364]

Lived there for 4 years back in the early 90s, the best thing about Portugal is the people without a doubt!

[@riseevolution]

90's it was a good time now crises is killing the population

[@martinnevey7258]

I couldn't agree more my friend..the people are so genuine...good food nice weather ..lovely pace of life and very family orientated

[@man975dog]

Muito bom e muito bem-Que velho!

[@brianpetersen2364]

@@man975dog Há muito tempo amigo!

[@beachbum6219]

My partner and I spend three months in Nazaré and nine months in Sydney wishing we were back in Portugal . In spite of the cons in Portugal, we can not wait to return.

[@DiogoSilva-lf2oc]

Portugal is great especially in the summer but in winter can be cold and rainy even in the south of Portugal like Lisbon. The further north you go the coldest it gets in winter

[@-MacCat-]

We're planning on doing the same thing, starting next year, and videos like this are just reinforcing our decision. Are there any other videos or sites you recommend?

[@marinadesousa134]

@@DiogoSilva-lf2oc No where as bad as the UK or Northern Europe, maybe to the Portuguese it's cold.

[@anaramos2802]

@@underscore2824 Garrett Macnamara can tell you one or two things about Nazaré. He's part of the town's family over there.

[@judymckee5992]

@@underscore2824 , Visit Valencia. Beautiful city and the bike ride through the park and beach, is my favorite.

[@PaulPetrutFilms]

Also my favorite country. Someday i will move there. Good information and analysis. Thanks

[@nodeal170]

Paul Petrut i m living in Portugal but i ll change. I have chosen Cyprus. Perfect place to live

[@PaulPetrutFilms]

@@nodeal170, i know i few things about Cyprus.. Only positive... But i think depends on many factors that you need in your life and business... I'll go there at my 60 maybe :) enjoy life there!

[@mrjbaggio10]

Paul Petrut 😅👌👍👍

[@paisley293]

@@nodeal170 : what about the earthquakes in Cyprus??

[@utpalsarma749]

dont come no life sucked like mango

[@inarailean01]

I've moved to Portugal back in 2009 when I was 23. I've had my master degree in Lisbon and have worked during 5 years as an accountant with 600€ per month, so I can say that Portugal is not one of the best countries to move in in your 20's, if you have no money, want to build a career and have no financial support from your family or an extra income.

[@DiogoSilva-lf2oc]

That’s not a bad salary, most jobs require you to understand the Portuguese language and speak it . I bet that you earn much more at the moment.

[@inarailean01]

​@@DiogoSilva-lf2oc I did my master degree course in portuguese language (at ISEG) and I was speaking portuguese at work. I can't agree that 600 euros/month, for a person with master degree, in Lisbon and during 5 years is not a bad salary. This was definitely a bad professional start in my life. And yes, now I can earn much more but only because after a lot of effort to improve my situation at that moment I decided to quit accounting and start programming.

[@podcasting1840]

@@inarailean01 Hello, I see that you switched from accounting to programming, would really like to chat with you. And the carrer switch worked out for you. If that possible

[@rio2nyc]

Housing is only affordable if you don’t depend on a Portuguese salary. Meaning, if your income is from abroad. Other than that, you will have to live far away from the main areas. If you are retired, it might not be a big deal, but if you work here, spending 1 to 1:30 mins back and forth to work, it’s a drag.

[@Pedro-em3ik]

I am a portuguese that has always lived in portugal. I am over 60. One thing people generally misswhen they talk about the country. The health service. There is a national health service rather cheap. But you can wait years for a much needed surgery. You can go to private hospitals, but you have to pay a lot.

[@JAG8691]

Coming from the Healthcare sector I can tell you that,that model of parallel public -private systems can be a benefit but also create a problem. The Healthcare providers that are employed in the Public sector should not be allowed to offer services outside of the Public sector and the Private sector requires a regulatory framework to prevent excessive price structures developing and I say that with some reluctance as I work in a Private Healthcare sector in a different country that is on the verge of potentially destroying it's private sector with heavy handed government intervention.

[@marieomara8025]

What about private health insurance?

[@Pedro-em3ik]

@@marieomara8025 there are several private insurances, indeed

[@Jesuscger]

The portuguese national health service it's very well ranked on the World Health Organization, and I can tell you that it ranks above the UK, or Germany, US and Canada, etc...

[@Pedro-em3ik]

@@Jesuscger thats theory. One does wait months, 9 months, to an appointment with a gastrenlogist. I am waiting for 6 months for an appointment to an oftalmologist. In many national health centers, one has to go in early morning to get an appointment with a general practician. How come such health service is better than the german health service?

[@patstiehm]

My wife and son and I, lived in Peniche a couple of years ago and found it and Portugal as a whole to be as described in this video. Based on my experience living there, I agree with the comments 100%

[@BassComb]

In 1995, I spent a month in Viana do Castelo (north of Portugal) and then about two months in Lisbon and Cascais. Portugueses I've met there were educated, clever, helpful, and open-minded people. The country has different and beautiful types of landscape to enjoy. Except for some touristic spots, Portugal was extremely safe and the food excellent. Due to the long and rich history of the country, the culture is unique. The language is very pleasant to hear but a bit more difficult to pronounce than Spanish. I think that the ocean low temperature preserves most of the Portugal from Ibiza-type tourism (with the exception of the Algarve).

[@charliemontholon]

Is Viana de Costello a place you recommend for retirees to see ? or what other city or town? Thanks

[@garyomalley816]

I lived in setubal for 5 years and confirm your comments are all valid - ainda tenho saudades

[@LHollan]

Gary O'Malley why did you get out?

[@m000Theevilcow]

Gary .. Saudades is a term that Bas Dost ( Stay Classy Vlog ) can easily and truly understand :D

[@mrjbaggio10]

Setubal its the best city in Portugal 👍🏼

[@DiogoSilva-lf2oc]

Setubal é uma linda cidade mas não tem a beleza de um lugar como Aveiro.

[@ministryoftruth8499]

Setúbal é a terra do cagapau :D

[@andreiacantizano6961]

I'm Brazilian and I'm planning on move there when I retire from my work in Germany.

[@helgevegard6087]

Hello dear, how are you doing today?

[@migueles4834]

Great video, directly to the point, fact based explanation of your viewpoints. I'm from Portugal myself, been living abroad since 2006 and i would agree that even if living cost and overall quality of life are a plus to people like me to come back, salary levels are definitly a con once you've experienced even just spanish salary levels working for international companies. Both a pro and a con that i think you've missed is the portuguese mindset, both very nurturing, kind and friendly, but also lacking a certain business agressiveness and / or professionalism when it comes to the work environment - as if the world had become a globally crazy Manhatthan and we were still wanting to live as if we were in our New Jersey childhood, neighbourhood. Bureaucracy, time keeping and overall professional standards with regards to business and public services practices are also a down side - overall were not highly productive as a nation and we do lack a common sense of strategic goal both as a country and as a people, from my perspective. Other cons are also our still high rates of business, financial, judicial, digital and civil rights illiteracy in some strata of the population. However, having said that, theres a certain christian values based mindset still prevailing in the overall population that accounts for Portugal being one of the safest countries in Europe and in the world. Happy to share any other thoughts with you over a glass of wine in case you're re in barcelona any time. Thanks again for the great vid.

[@helgevegard6087]

Hello dear, how are you doing today?

[@albertomatambo9441]

Good weather, food, social life, excellent nightlife... Poor wages, some people still living in bad conditions.

[@albertomatambo9441]

@Roy Hundred you right but have you seen the wages in Portugal one of the worst in Europe.

[@Equisdeee]

Thank you for this new video! It would be nice if you made a comparison between Spain and Portugal, or more specifically Portuguese and Spanish people. Being a Portugal-loving Spaniard myself, I've always found Portuguese people more "melancholic" than Spaniards (including Galicians), who are usually more "euphoric" (although to a different degree, depending on the region). Many people from other countries see Spain and Portugal as basically the same thing, but they'd be surprised if they knew how different we are. Plus, it's always better to have the point of view of someone who's neither Spanish nor Portuguese. Greetings from Logroño.

[@edgar6153]

It's simple to answer. Portugal and Spain did fight for more than 1500 years. It's not on the last 500 years we will be good neighbour's.

[@miguelcoelho3877]

@@edgar6153 -- Complete bullshit! Neither Portugal or Spain even existed as independent countries 1500 year ago!

[@miguelcoelho3877]

@@moltderenou -- If we were to travel back to the time before the Roman invasion of the Iberian Peninsula, we would notice that the trading partners of the ancestors of many of the present-day Portuguese -- those who valiantly defended their land against the invaders from Rome and beyond -- were the people from the North Atlantic coastal regions right up to Brittania and beyond. These were tribesmen who had shared a similar culture since at the least the Neolithic times (Bellbeaker culture). It was only after the Romans succeded in establishing themselves in Western Iberia that the cultural axis changed to an East-West direction. For better or for worse, the Atlantic Ocean is deeply engraved in the Portuguese psychic, and we tend to choose our friends along those lines. The rest is history, as they say...

[@miguelcoelho3877]

@@moltderenouRenou, yes, you've got the reading between the lines right. The idea behind my comment was to try and explain that the affinity (or repulsion, for that matter) between different peoples is oftentimes based on ancient history. Some people have very long memories...

[@chicagomike]

When I resided there in Portugal the Portuguese did not care for the Spanish and never visited. They are totally different not just melancholy it’s more than that. The Galician people were the ones that the Portuguese felt good about since the language was close. It’s great the Spanish feel close. That’s great.

[@sofiarocha9096]

I'm a portuguese uni student and I'm so grateful and interested in your videos about Portugal, and also about Spain. Keep doing the good work!

[@helgevegard6087]

Hello dear, how are you doing today?

[@rianmcgonigal7419]

glad I found you! A very informative unbiased account of Portugal today. My wife was born in Coimbra and has been with me in the states since '95. We are happy that this is so current and well rounded. Saude!

[@pearlyshells2430]

An Aussie who bypassed SEA... 🤗🤗👏👏 Worked with Portugese in Abu Dhabi, great guys, even got the aussie sarcasm/humour.

[@AdamSahr-cj4kf]

No Aussie needs to go to Asia and SEA ?! You already have them in Australia...

[@jamesdelast7116]

Most of the Portuguese people are so very polite. Amazing.

[@bosse641]

Would love to live there in the winter. And the summers in my home country, Norway. The perfect mix I believe.

[@PauloSantos-tl1fd]

The oposite. Enjoy the summer in algarve. The winter in Portugal is rainy and boring

[@vitalrights7390]

@@PauloSantos-tl1fd winter in North Europe is freezing cold

[@heldersilva6672]

I once spoke with a British gentleman (retired) that explained me he does exactly that: Summer in UK, and during the coldest months of winter he usually takes one or two months in Portugal. He explained me it was cheaper fo him and his wife to do like that. The way he put it was that summer months in Portugal were more expensive to rent a house/hotel, due to seasonal tourism prices, so he would come on the "low season". Also,the money he would spend in UK during winter, on central heating, firewood, etc... was more than the money he would spend on a nice winter vacations in Portugal.

[@bosse641]

@@heldersilva6672 Winters in Portugal are like summers in Norway, so I would have summer all year by doing it this way.

[@Jesuscger]

@@PauloSantos-tl1fd Winter in Portugal is rainy? Where are you from? Last January in the Algarve we had 28 sunny days, and most of those days with temperatures above 20ºC.

[@nunocalado1105]

Love this video Stuart, lived in Torres Vedras for 20 years and now I have moved back to Australia (Perth). I now spend most of my holidays in Portugal, great weather, food, beaches, Mountain Biking and very friendly people.

[@helgevegard6087]

Hello dear, how are you doing today?

[@user-xr8bn5tf4r]

Portugal is the place to live but not the place to make money.

[@josevaz5040]

Gostaria de saber se ainda existe algum lugar neste planeta para se fazer dinheiro?

[@josefiol9520]

@Fig Charley why??

[@69waveydavey]

So the saying goes "If you want to make a small fortune in Portugal, take a large one with you"

[@jameshumphrey9939]

go Mars my boy go Mars!

[@legend6463]

@Pedro Miguel de Almeida Areias could you expand on that please? I'm curious

[@ourgracefulearth]

I'm preparing for my move there as I will soon be able to work remotely with my job. This was so very informative and helpful! Thank you! Cheers!

[@edgar6153]

I there, sorry for asking, but I'm portuguese, and yes I see lot of people arriving to work online. What kind of job or company are we able to keep at distance? How would you gather new clients?

[@ourgracefulearth]

@@edgar6153 Art-related (I do designs for brands, paintings, illustrations, ect.)

[@edgar6153]

@@ourgracefulearth it is amazing that you can work online in this type of job, just fantastic! My best wishes for you! Let me know if you need a website, or Stone sculptures. I'm looking for expand and work opportunities.

[@ourgracefulearth]

@@edgar6153 Thank you so much! I got a bit lucky with this one. And I'm all for picking up extra part time work for the excercise!!! Haha much love to ya!

[@bar06]

Great insights friend!!! Three weeks ago, I came back from Portugal and fell in love with it. It’s so appropriate to know your opinion as I am thinking about my retirement, which will happen at least in 15 years. I can’t wait!!!

[@learnportugal]

Great video, that was a pretty accurate description. Portugal in particular is a great place to enjoy your retirement and spend vacations, of course. But, as you pointed out, to make a living working here, one may struggle a little bit more when compared to other European countries. It will also face a problem with population decrease and aging in the near future. Anyway, when you consider all factors including safety, healthcare, good weather and amazing people it still makes a wonderful place to enjoy life :)

[@barnbersonol]

My daughters mate lived and work in a place called Coimba in Portugal. It's easy to earn enough to rent a room and have a laugh, good weather etc. But to settle down properly in a proper house is really really difficult, even for graduates with good secure jobs. Loads and loads of people are still living at home in their thirties.

[@riseevolution]

Coimbra 😁👍

[@aliciaowen2821]

A good place to reside

[@bokamosobooysen8685]

Reaching any goal in life requires specific domain knowledge and technical skills

[@aydenhussen6614]

@@ecekamati7602 I heard forex trading is a very profitable source of income

[@williamleonard2242]

@@aydenhussen6614 investing in it now will be the wisest thing to do especially with the current rise

[@williamleonard2242]

For real, it's very profitable

[@philimonleo6195]

@@williamleonard2242 I have got interest in investing but afraid of doing it on my own to avoid lose from my own end

[@Lisbonese]

I’m a native of Torres Vedras living overseas in the USA for the last 30 years. Thank you for this great video.

[@deathofcommonsense]

You picked all the reasons I retired to Portugal from Aus in 2018. I lost everything in a failed business some years ago so only have my Aus pension but that is enough to live well, as far as I'm concerned (my needs are few :). Climate, friendly people, little crime, safe, reasonable costs, interesting culture and more. And, lots of people speak English, particularly those under 30-40yo. The cafe culture and the many cafes is a joy to live within, in my view. I'm about mid Portugal, a 1hr cheap train ride to the coast. Even inland here, we get the Atlantic breezes in summer so never too hot. In an ideal world I would like to live on the coast but that's usually associated with more expensive rental apartments so an hour train ride is a price worth paying for my living coats here :) Top vid mate, real and no bullshit, love it.

[@giorgio558]

Great video!! I visited Alentejo and Costa Vicentina in June and I found out wonderful places. Portugal is a good place where I'd like to live!

[@haroonzia3392]

Moved to portugal a month ago with family. Ideal place to live in europe is Portugal. Nice weather nice people evrything is superb and if you want to invest in business it's very good and have good potential.

[@swicheroo1]

The Portuguese don't want to return. They're making too much money abroad and don't like to live close to the bone. Working abroad--even being exploited--still allows them access to small luxuries. And major countries offer access to a range of luxuries compared to Portugal--electronics, clothes, etcetera. For those who think of returning, they want to return to Lisbon...and that won't be possible with the salary that they'll get. For me, as somebody who is very sensitive to people and has some capability of having conversations, the country seems to be too much of a bummer. I can't ignore how people are hurting.

[@dollgypsy739]

more importantly, what is it like driving on the roads, going to hospital, educating your kids, airports, online deliveries, telecommunications, dogs and other pets, personal freedoms and liberties, rates, taxes, visa requirements, residency, passports etc.

[@rinusize]

Great video. But i think you left out the friendliness, proudness, hospitallity and open mindedness of the Portugese people.

[@Kitiwake]

Hold it! You can't just move to Portugal. You will need a residents Visa. Australians and Americans are not permitted to simply move to Europe without the legal right to do so.

[@tigerrx7]

Pat Aherne maybe they’re illegals. Send a Trump representative for them

[@oumunfeiholeto6885]

Pat Aherne so agreed with you. These days on the net when talking about Portugal, people said “ we’ll move to Portugal” as if the country has an open border for any one to just walk in. I hope the government is sensible about this influx of the world wanting to escape to a safer country and not let in so many people that the country will be like another France, Italy or Germany .

[@PauloSantos-tl1fd]

Madonna bought a 400.000€ house and obtained automatically portuguese nationality.

[@Kitiwake]

@@PauloSantos-tl1fd that is a Visa waiver program which is open to anyone if they invest in a country and grants a legal right of residence.

[@aammssaamm]

Why would you move to the one of the poorest countries from Australia or US? :)

[@falakoala4579]

sou um Australiano aprendendo português, até agora só falo com brasileiros mas gosteria fazer amigos com pessoas de Portugal pra trocar línguas inglês/portuguese.. tenho muito vontade ver como é morar no Portugal

[@alvafaleiro]

I am Álvaro Faleiro from central Portugal, Caldas da Rainha, 40 km north of Torres Vedras, the differences between european portuguese and brazilian portuguese are comparable to the differences between US english and UK english.

[@chicagomike]

Fala Koala congratulations parabens amigo. American here also learning the language for a move someday. I learned the Brazilian version and I am sorry Europe Portuguese is VERY different despite the comment below.

[@alvafaleiro]

@@chicagomike Nós cá em Portugal entendemos o português brasileiro a 100%, a influência cultural brasileira cá é grande apesar de eles usarem alguma palavras que nós já não usamos, mas eles sim têm mais dificuldade em nos entender pois não estão acostumados a consumir cultura portuguesa, na prática não têm o ouvido treinado 😊

[@inesj.oliveira6949]

Good luck

[@PauloSantos-tl1fd]

Trust me. Don't come to Portugal

[@CFC_44]

Been living in portugal since I was 20 or 21. Now 30 and miss home but my partner is from here and doesnt want to go to the UK. This review is really accurate and basically sums the place up. For older, retired people it's good, but for the younger generation, forget it. Money and salaries make life here very tough.

[@mrsiz218]

Beautiful!! When we make the move it’ll be after my self publishing takes off so, we will be living like retirees. I just love your videos!!

[@helgevegard6087]

Hello dear, how are you doing today?

[@adolfoformoso5043]

I am Brazilian/Portuguese and I live in UK. I have been in Lisbon many time in my holidays and I plan to move to Lisbon next year.

[@AnnaAnna-fv7zy]

I am from Poland and my son is half Brasil we are also moving end June to Portugal. Wiola

[@voertsek8404]

My Favourite Spot in Portugal is Alvor , great vid champ . South Africa.

[@nunosilva6787]

I was born and bread in Torres Vedras. Lovely city like so many others in Portugal. To live well in Portugal the secret is - no debt- if your house and your car is paid for then 1500 euros a month goes a long way. To make money in Portugal is like in any other place. If you know how to do it you know how to do it, if you don't you don't. Not different than anywhere else. Some things money can't buy -beautiful weather, security, great people and food, and lots of things to do and discover. You are welcome to enjoy the country that I am from.

[@estellaedwards7120]

I love Portugal.

[@masslarry7346]

Yes l love

[@utpalsarma749]

why you love portugal sorry

[@estellaedwards7120]

utpal sarma, I’ve been there several times and I’d move there in a heart beat

[@helgevegard6087]

Hello dear, how are you doing today?

[@juliesimonson9181]

My California friend moved to France for over 10 years and this week just moved too Lisbon . I’m so excited to come visit in 5 weeks .

[@lamisuegra]

Portugal for me is more melancholic than Spain. The people (I'm generalizing) tend to quieter, more discrete. They're ever so slightly British sometimes in their politeness, their love of small talk ( in Northern Portugal at least you can discuss the weather just as much as in England) and their general dislike of gaudy display. I've heard that the people of the Algarve are much closer to Andalusians in temperament, but I've never spent much time down there so I can't say for sure.

[@rayvogensen2983]

As a foreigner who has lived in Mexico and Brazil and now Portugal I too find the Portuguese rather pessimistic. A lot of the language itself is filled with expressions of melancholy (Tem que ser, é a vida, é o governo que nós temos, vou andando). Even compared to Americans, the Portuguese seem rather melancholic.

[@jorgegomez524]

and for thieves politicians it’s a paradise

[@salestowelpros4691]

Thank you for these videos! I'm on several FB ExPat Forums and this really enhances what most say about PT. We have watched it for years, but now, we are VERY motivated. Sadly, our VFS offices are closed in CAL, so we have to wait before obtaining a D7.

[@kyleh7599]

I've lived in Évora for over a year now. There are obviously many great things to say about Portugal. For me, personally, it's the low crime rate and the generally high quality of living. However, there are definitely downsides. The biggest for me are noisy neighbors and their dogs. I know this is not something restricted to just Portugal, but it's something that I've been unable to escape since moving here. Many people here (not all) just don’t seem to care and are really oblivious to any kind of discomfort they might be creating. They leave their dogs chained up all day, barking incessantly. And this is not just a few people; it’s systematic. When they get together to drink in the street or on their terrace, they insist on shouting at each other even though they’re less than a meter apart. And this can go on all night. You try to talk to them and they just brush you off. I’ve lived in a few different neighborhoods here and it’s the same everywhere. I thought that I’d get used to it but I am just getting angrier and angrier.

[@daniy1426]

In what kind of neighborhoods do you live! I have moved several times since 20 years and I had never a single problem with noisy neighbors.

[@kyleh7599]

@@daniy1426 I wish I had your luck.

[@Alfablue227]

I am astounded. You live in our country, in a city of uni students that like to party and are entitled to. This is no Shangri-La I know, but it is a place where people live and enjoy life. If you want one with no noise and barking dogs, there are plenty of cemetaries where it is dead quiet. Good God, if it is that bothersome go to the Camera Municipal and file a complaint, but don't act as if the whole place is a bunch of barking dogs and wild, loud students, especially when our population is dwindling and youngsters (even loud they may be) are a God send! 🙄

[@kyleh7599]

@@Alfablue227 Haha oh I'm sooooo sorry to offend you. You know why the population is dwindling, right? Because the younger population is leaving Portugal in droves, and I don't blame them.

[@kyleh7599]

@@Alfablue227 Btw, thanks for the comment. I forgot all about this video and my original comment. Couldn't be any truer today than it was when I first wrote it 😉

[@34cvc]

Portugal is already a great country as it is, I could only imagine if we'd have the same wages as northern/central europe here... Good, honest video tho

[@Tusiriakest]

I love my country (I’m Portuguese) but is quite difficult to compare a 40million people/ closer to central europe’s Spanish economy with the portuguese one. It has a bigger economy, some basic things like supermarkets are quite inexpensive compared to Portugal. On thr other hand, unemployment and poverty rate is higher in Spain than in Portugal, which is also considered the 3rd safest country in the world and it as one of the best infrastructure (2nd best road system in Europe). So Spain still better economically by far, but Portugal is beginning to stop being avoidable to become à possibility ( a hood example is that a lot of Portuguese people have gone to work in Spain since ot entered the EU, and you would never see the recerse, whole nowadays a lot of spaniards are also coming to live and work in Portugal, especially in Lisbon

[@mikeandcheryl]

I lived there for two years and I’d agree with everything he says. The only thing I’d add is cars are expensive to buy, even half knackered ones

[@TonySousa]

I am Portuguese and I live in Johannesburg. I enjoyed your video - thanks for sharing. P.S. You are entirely correct w.r.t. great weather, food and wine. TT

[@nayao1148]

Love all your videos! Direct to the point, not biased or pushing me to buy something. You educate many and help others value their options to maybe do a radical or lifetime changes in their lives. It is great to have your honest videos. I appreciate you.

[@patricepnc]

Much said is true, mind the health system as a retiree, you will need a very good medical coverage to access private health system otherwise a nightmare

[@300rivers7]

We've decided that Portugal is where we will retire. We've looked and compared to places all over the globe that interest us, but it gets the win for so many reasons, including its proximity to the rest of europe and ease of returning to the US on occasion. Great video.

[@rizzmalho]

Loved the video! I have a farm in Torres Vedras and I love the place! Greetings from Lisbon

[@rce59]

Very nice description of Portugal. We toured Portugal last summer and are in the process of moving there.

[@tinateews9494]

Thank you for the clarification about employment and wages. My wish is to be able to visit Portugal one day.

[@helgevegard6087]

Hello dear, how are you doing today?

[@skylongskylong1982]

I spoke to a Doctor in Spain, and she said major problem with retirees, is over 50% develop a drinking problem. Health complaints due to booze specially with the British, and Irish is growing drastically. So if you cannot handle drink, and do not want to die early from liver failure, stay at home!

[@davedogge2280]

I remember as a young child going to figueira da foz in the mid 1980s, great place and great atmosphere, night life back then, video game arcades and the adults I was with went to the casino, very safe place to be it was back then.

[@antoniodasilva1230]

Still is and know it's even better

[@davedogge2280]

@@antoniodasilva1230 If you know or remember a little boy whose family ran a newsagents on the corner of a boulovard at figuera da foz (from the 1980s) named Pablo (he would be in his mid 40s by now) give them my regards.

[@TrooperAl777]

I was there the last year and I really loved..

[@carmenrivera6286]

Hi Stuart, my husband who is British and I love your programme, very informative and he has also bought some of your merchandise. On the subject of NIEs and TIEs, I can help anyone who lives in the Malaga area, My rates are reasonable so would be happy to hear from anyone that needs assistance. The government website for appointments, downloading forms etc., can be very daunting if you don't know what you are doing or Speak Spanish so I agree with you that sometimes it's better to put these matters in the hands of professionals. Thanks again, un abrazo xx

[@MisteryDMOR33]

I'm from Torres Vedras, great video! The only thing missing is a panoramic shot from the Castle. Cheers, enjoy the staying

[@sentinela8775]

Não vês que este gajo está-se nas tintas para a tua cidade. Ele quer vender a tua cidade para que dentro de 10 anos uma imperial custe 10 euros, tu continues a ganhar 600 euros, a viver na rua contemplando os turistas chegar e deixar o que outrora fora a casa dos teus sonhos, que tiveste que abdicar pq não pudeste pagar. Diz ele que o 1o ministro estava a incentivar os imigrantes tugas a regressar por causa do boom 😂😂😂 deve estar a referir-se ao peido que acabei de entregar. Abre os olhos.

[@MisteryDMOR33]

@@sentinela8775 Estou muito familiarizado com o fenómeno da gentrificação, obrigado. Pior que isso é a minha cidade estar a transformar-se num satélite de LX sem alma própria. Por mim tudo o que vier trazer vida própria e oportunidade a este canto é melhor que esta subordinação feudal à capital. Achas que a qualidade de vida por cá vai ser melhor quando nos transformarmos numa Odivelas?

[@sentinela8775]

@@MisteryDMOR33 penso Que qualquer país socialista só consegue persistir porque a exploração humana, o medo e o controle absoluto da população através de impostos ridiculos geram medo e falta de motivação para suceder na prosperidade. Acredito que se trabalhar duro nunca vou ser essencial. Prefiro mil vezes o capitalismo onde todos temos uma oportunidade para triunfar na vida se demonstrarmos que temos o perfil. Se TV vai ficar como Torres vedras, se calhar sim, ou não. O que é certo é que Portugal é fixe para os estranjeiros e não para nós. Normalmente são reformados ou só vêm cá uma vez ou duas x ano. Nenhum é um bom medico, professor, físico, empreendedor,.... os que vêm para cá viver deixam migalhas. Eles alugam as propriedades através de páginas web e dão o numero de conta que lhes convém ... todos os bancos menos bancos portugueses. Não faças o mesmo que eles que dentro de pouco tempo já não irás a tempo.

[@MisteryDMOR33]

@@sentinela8775 Concordo completamente contigo em relação ao socialismo, uma ideologia absolutamente perversa e nojenta. O capitalismo não é perfeito mas é certamente melhor. Mas o que é que isso tem a ver com o turismo e a dinamização de TV? Essa parte passou-me completamente ao lado

[@sentinela8775]

@@MisteryDMOR33 as respostas ainda estão por chegar.

[@lumberpilot]

Rode along the Algarve region by bike. Great country! And yes, drink coffee at the table in a quality vessel.

[@dickielarue1451]

Been Here Almost 3 Year's...I'll Take The Cons Anyday Over The Con Artist Back Stateside...Obrigado!

[@dfertefwergwergrfgwr]

This is the best video I have ever seen about living in Portugal. This guy was great.

[@jacquesmertens3369]

You forgot one con: with so many retirees it's become a country for old people.

[@leonaldobrum]

It was always like that... Hundreds of years of taking the ships to colonize the World, hundreds of years of emigration (not imigration) , the independence war in the colonies... there you have it, the young always going places...

[@jameshumphrey9939]

fuking old people!

[@flowerfairy1950]

@@jameshumphrey9939 With luck, you will be old one day and before old age creeps up on you, you should respect your elders.

[@AdamSahr-cj4kf]

Not a problem if they earned their money outside Portugal and are spending it in Portugal... The Gov is probably loving it !!!

[@duarte8546]

Jacques Mertens yeah. And who will pay for those pensions ?

[@i_love_rescue_animals]

Thanks very much for this follow-up video! I've been looking at retiring to Portugal for a couple years now. Finally have started my VISA process. Hopefully, I'll be moving there within the next 5-6 mos from the US! I'm visiting again in just a month or so. 💞

[@four2gether]

So, how did it all go?

[@Solo50plus]

I've lived in 3 different places in my first winter in Portugal and all (houses) were very cold and damp. I've spoken to may others who have experienced this. Why does no-one ever mention this?

[@modaecriacao]

True that. They have no central heating.

[@chrisward4576]

Wood stoves are key

[@etoussier]

you forgot to mention as a great big PRO: the beautiful MUSIC. I love the sound of the Portuguese Guitar.

[@helgevegard6087]

Hello dear, how are you doing today?

[@anamello_manaus]

I love Portugal. Hugs from Brazil :)

[@helgevegard6087]

Hello dear, how are you doing today?

[@anamello_manaus]

@@helgevegard6087 I am well :)

[@helgevegard6087]

@@anamello_manaus nice to meet you Ana, where are you from?

[@helgevegard6087]

@@anamello_manaus hello! How are you doing today Ana?

[@anamello_manaus]

@@helgevegard6087 Hi I am cool and you? :)

[@haych27]

Love love Portugal! Very rustic, friendly, cheap and people have good command of English-which makes it easier to strike up conversations with strangers. Good info about housing.

[@nodeal170]

A lot of English like Portugal. Beaches are very beautiful

[@riseevolution]

Its our best!

[@doncastillo7813]

Thank you very much, good video. Portugal is one of my top 5 potential retirement destinations.

[@bobmitchell2123]

being American and blue collar, I would like to say the beauty of Europe looks seductive. however, I would like to see what life for a blue collar worker in Europe would look like.

[@andrewcheatle4691]

Its much the same story - tough - except we have universal healthcare which if you have serious health issue's can make all the difference in the world... It's funny because we love the landscape of the USA & can't wait to come back traveling finance permitting. As they say - the grass is always greener on the other side of the fence!

[@grs0397]

You have health care but the minimum wage is about 580 and expect to work A LOT if you go to the north of Portugal but in the south of Portugal they are known for being very lazy(due to the extreme heat can reach 48, 50 celsius sometimes) so it is acepted to be lazy and is completely normal in the south for most Jobs like farm workers, builders,...

[@miguel.842]

@@grs0397 Man, where are you from? If you only make 580 a month, you're fucked. And please don't said that about the people of south Portugal, because it's false. People all over Portugal are hard working people.

[@pauvermelho]

@@miguel.842 Não sei qual é a idade do Daniel Oliveira mas este pessoal lá de cima... nossa senhora... têm com cada uma

[@jeanbethencourt1506]

@Mr. X that doesn't sound true.

[@KG-py3vt]

Portugal is fantastic to visit, great if you're retired as well, dont know about working there, but i certainly love holidaying there

[@internetapocalypse4885]

Last year I drove from Huelva to the Algarve and , MY GOD, the tolls!! - what a killer- a toll gate every couple of kms. I have never seen anything like it ....and I live in Road Toll paradise- Sydney, Australia.

[@rayvogensen2983]

If you want to drive on a good road, with some few exceptions, you have to pay here. In many cases the original national roads are in a state of disrepair, with lines gone, signs faded and weeds all over the berms. When I drive from Chaves, in the far north, to Tavira in the Algarve, I take the Spanish autovias, toll free. I take an hour longer but I save 56 euros and there is very little traffic.

[@diogorodrigues747]

@@rayvogensen2983 National roads in Portugal are not that bad, OK? I'm Portuguese and I usually drive in various national roads. Obviouslly there are a few exceptions, but most of our network is not that bad: the pavement is good, most of them are straight roads with little traffic, and that problem with the weeds and the signals has changed.

[@jorgemartinez-jt3cj]

Roads are OK....the average driver thinks he is world champion racing driver ...as found in most Latin med countries.

[@anairenemartinez165]

I went there as a tourist, my tour guide said she Can't afford Lisbon, she bought a house in a small village, but she travels constantly because of her job

[@antoniodasilva1230]

Tolls like we have in the States but Portugal's roads are one of the best in the world

[@rayvogensen2983]

Some of the toll roads are in fact very good. The problem is that the national roads are very bad. You either pay or you take twice the time to get anywhere. My favorite example is when I drive from Chaves to Tavira, in the Algarve. Taking the fastest toll road i would pay 50.65 euro and would take roughly 7 hours. Taking the fastest national highway I would pay no toll but would take 11 hour. Going through Spain (Zamora, Salamanca, Mérida, Sevilla, Huelva) on four-lane toll-free highways I take roughly 8 hours and avoid the heavy traffic between Porto and Lisbon. Conclusion: I always go through Spain.

[@willswomble7274]

Don't they have the highest death toll in all of Europe?

[@diogorodrigues747]

@@rayvogensen2983 Este homem gosta muito de dizer mal das estradas portuguesas. As estradas nacionais não são assim tão más, vá lá! E há muitas estradas espanholas em muito mau estado, incluindo autovías (como a A-52 Ourense/Benavente).

[@antoniodasilva1230]

@@willswomble7274 no

[@erikcarmel5260]

Speaking the truth is always good for everyone , and that's what he has done entirely . Good show , many congrats to him .

[@SaintMartins]

Making videos promoting Portugal as a great place to live will only make locals hate you. If more foreigners move there, the country's "unique culture" will change, good Jobs will become harder to find (too much competition), renting or buying a home will become more expensive.(and finding a home too) I've seen it here in Vancouver Canada, for years it's been a popular destination for foreigners, now it's over crowed (traffic, buses, streets) no good, full time, high paying jobs, lack of housing or affordable housing. It's common to have 4 strangers living together in a rented house sharing the $2,200 monthly rent.

[@joannecruz1312]

So you're stating that NO ONE should ever leave the country they were born in because we will ruin that culture where we would wish to retire to?? The USA cost of living is rediculous and they don't take care of their veterans, elderly, and poor. We have been a country of immigrants since when the country was "discovered." How do you think Native Americans feel??? This is a big , overcrowded world and there are problems in all countries and cultures. The US government is horrible and getting worse!! Our homeless are ignored and health care is affordable only to the wealthy!! Gun violence is rampant and I no longer feel safe even in a rural community. Vancouver is not an isolated incidence of overcrowding!!

[@wallykaspars9700]

I receive pensions from the US and Germany and consider Portugal for retirement because it's affordable. Of course, I'd like to learn the language for Portugal and wonder how hard is it to learn. All I know so far is Bom Dia!

[@tramagacity]

Wally Kaspars practice and you will be ok, but everywhere you go in Portugal you will find Portuguese who speak English very well.

[@joaosilva-rd9ms]

Sapateiro Ventura (shoemaker) tanks you for the visiting our little town

[@helgevegard6087]

Hello dear, how are you doing today?

[@rio2nyc]

He wants them back, but there are no jobs for them and the salaries are a joke!

[@Grunho2003]

Exacto

[@luisantos1996]

They want to increase minimum salary by 140 euros in 4 years

Luis Santos meanwhile medium wages are shit and that matters much more than minimum wage

[@luisantos1996]

@ ik just saying

[@luisantos1996]

@ thats why we lost soo many people qualified to other countries

[@sobellabg804]

Thanks for the video. My husband and I are thinking of relocating to Portugal from the US. We’re hoping to take advantage of the NHR.

[@paul94622]

@White Knight The US system certainly doesn't work.

[@jorgevieira4489]

So Bella BG what about contributing?

[@sobellabg804]

Jorge Vieira My husband and I are eager to contribute to Portugal’s society in any way that we can. Let me be clear because I feel my comment is being misunderstood. We are not looking for a free ride. On the contrary, we have been paying above and beyond here in the states for decades. Our medical insurance is twice the cost of our home’s mortgage. We are both self employed and pay a huge amount of taxes now here in the US and we spend next to nothing on ourselves. We don’t live an extravagant life. We never have. That’s not who we are. If we are eligible for NHR, that’s great. If we are not, that’s fine too.

[@TrooperAl777]

@So Bella BG I'm pround of u.. We need people like u to make Portugal a better country

[@procheke]

in the north of Portugal you definitely need heating in the winter but you do get a summer though!

[@ZacharySound]

Good timing. I have a co-worker that is trying to see if he and his wife can retire to Portugal. He just mentioned it to me couple weeks ago.

[@timevans3562]

05:48 "Enjoy the grass" ha! Never a truer word spoken my friend!!!

[@virtualworldsbyloff]

Unless you are coming from.the North of Europe get ready to have cold from November to April, houses are poorly built for cold, heat goes all.out quickly

[@willswomble7274]

A former co-worker from Lisbon went back regularly to see family (from job in SW England), but complained bitterly about their cold houses with no central heating, insulation or double glazing!

[@mariamendes1114]

Wills Womble that’s true.

[@thebrexitparty7850]

Better off in Funchal, Madeira, which doesn't have a winter.

[@Jesuscger]

It depends, If his house is like that it doesn't mean all houses are just like that. In Parque das Naçoes in Lisbon every house has central heating and central cooling.

[@grandadan]

I know Torres Vedras and Penixe and i love caldeirada! One of my favourite regions of Portugal with it's wind mills up the hills all the way up to Obidos or Caldas. My teenager zone. there's is a lot of vineyards and wine in that region as well as a lot of fruit. Cheers. BTW: Please don't invite people to come to Portugal. It's crowded already and we like it quite and peaceful, just as that café terrace.

[@goutfromfriedokra7099]

great. which town should i move to

[@thebrexitparty7850]

What about Funchal, Madeira? The climate looks better than anywhere on the mainland - cooler summers and milder winters.

[@Jeanic14]

If you don't mind to work only on the tourism industry it's a nice place to live.

[@NomadX7]

Yeah mate we dont have much but we live well. Sun and good people that's our strongest "coin"!

[@alansimpson596]

I lived in France for many years and acquired a decent working knowledge of the language. As I'm now a lot older it would be difficult for my brain to pick up the language of Portugal. What proportion of the population do you think will understand English? I should add that I would endeavour to learn the language as best I can. I should also say that I'm a regular visitor to Madeira, an island off the coast of west Africa that belongs to Portugal.

[@ministryoftruth8499]

You should be just fine. Most Portuguese speak decent English. Only in some remote rural areas where all the youth left to work abroad or in the city will you be in trouble finding an English speaker. A few speak French as well. English and French are the main foreign languages in the educational curriculum.

[@QQQBall]

Thank you for the Vids. As some have commented, might be preferable to pan the camera occasionally on your walks. Thanks again.

[@EmilianoFraga]

Ok, you say that petrol is expensive in Portugal. If so, then what about other options such as bike or public transport?

[@PauloSantos-tl1fd]

1,40€ per gallon of diesel. 70% of the price on taxes

[@EmilianoFraga]

This is one more good reason to stop using fossil fuel as energy source.

[@clarababo4040]

I hope the kind of tourism that is coming to Portugal will not spoil the quality of living ...I mean , like thieves ....alcoholics ....murders ....etc ....

[@windsurfer49]

Thanks for the update Stuart"" I enjoyed it the first time round" you have sold Portugal to me" just turned 60", Fuerteventura was the the place for me, Now my choice is Portugal , just get over Brexit first". coming anyway" "maybe £2 to the EURO"!

[@KikiAndJeffreyPearl]

Great info! Thank you. We are looking at Portugal and other spots

[@helgevegard6087]

Hello dear, how are you doing today?