Our Dream Life in Tavira, Portugal for Under $2500/Month

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[@flavOG]

How do you live on the US social security if Portugal taxes you at 45% rate? Thanks for the content!

[@josephinedittberner2670]

Thank you for your introduction to Tavira. It’s a beautiful place. I toured Portugal for 15 days last June but missed tavira I would like to go back and revisit again.

[@danielsimpson8499]

This woman is a natural. The way she presents makes it seem as if she's been doing this all of her life. I need her to come here and create a video like this in Tuscany, where I live.

[@Ericadbury]

Tuscany must be another great place to live...

[@YogaBlissDance]

They should hire here she's great at explaining and so positive!

[@AGermanMan]

If 100,000 people in the US see this video - get ready Portugal because 99,000 people are moving there immediately ! Sounds sooo amazing and the two of you are enjoying life ! Good for you

[@triplemotor]

Excellent information and presentation, thank you...

[@larrym3280]

We just love Portugal and its food and people.

[@adamlasry5225]

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[@HandMade7754]

Wow she is awesome at explaining, such a wealth of informatio. Good job

[@retiredandroaming]

We're in Portugal right now, for 5 weeks. This video is excellent. We have found the people to be EXTREMELY friendly and helpful, and with great English in this tourist oriented part of Portugal (Algarve region). And the food is CHEAP and MUCH higher quality than in the USA. Two coffees with two small pasties (Pastel de nato - a delicious custard type pastry) costs a total of 5 euro here in Albufeira. No tips expected or asked.. And that is at a Starbucks type place. Groceries are MUCH cheaper here too - about 50% cheaper than back home in Arizona. Gas is MUCH more expensive however, but luckily Uber and Bolt are MUCH cheaper here than in the USA. A 10-15 minute ride from the outskirts of town to the Old Town center or marina costs less than 8 euros - often 5 to 7 euros. And the buses cost 1.60 euro per trip within the city, regardless of length/distance, but they run only every hour in winter and every 30 minutes in summer. We are LOVING the Algarve, and can fully understand why so many US retirees are considering moving here. If we did not have two adult kids in Michigan, we would be very interested in moving here from Arizona.

[@iamkerenlouise]

Wow! This was so so informative ---well done Terry! Thank you!

[@isauramartins5081]

I love Tavira it’s beautiful

[@voicesofedenofficial]

Very nice to experience our wonderful home town from your perspective Terry. That was fun. You covered many areas so well. I'd agree with everything you shared. For those who are solo - Tavira is a fabulous place to live. I am SO happy to have moved here....this is from an independent, solo professional woman 60+ who has lived most of her adult life overseas (which a stint back in the US for elderly parents). Come visit.

[@davidleong6606]

Thx Terry!!! Your perspective on your lifestyle is so well written and cheerfully presented, It is packed with so many practical tips. Excellent! One of the most broad and efficient informational videos on Portugal 🇵🇹 I’ve watched and I’ve seen over a hundred! Muito Abrigado!!!😊

[@annd282236]

Thank you Terry. What a great video and so accurate. I was just in Tavira for a week this spring and fell in love with it. I will have to find you on FB, so I can meet up with you on my next visit. I’m hoping to get back there this fall. I just started the visa process a couple weeks ago.. Michael from Boston

[@nickaston2468]

Thank you very much for your video. I have lived for 25 years in the US but I am now seriously considering moving to Portugal. The political climate, gun violence, crime, cost of living, high health care costs, are all factoring into my decision.

[@JanLowe-zm7io]

100% same!!

[@albertabs]

Best video I have watched, straight to the point , excellent information

[@JanLowe-zm7io]

This is the most informative well done research I have come across yet. Thank you for this wealth of information! Unbelievably helpful.❤

[@bensmusic1]

Very informative video. Highlighted some of the vital areas I knew nothing about like private & public healthcare. Thank you

[@rolandpieters2932]

Fabulous video, very well done! we live not far from you. You describe it beautifully, Bo tarde!

[@j.c8086]

Great video! Welcome to Portugal, have fun and enjoy your retirement.

[@JackRT3]

Very informative- thanks Terry. I'll be in Tavira for the month of November and perhaps we will meet.

[@tigradigra]

Thanks a lot for sharing your experience and advice! It's beneficial!

[@francisphenry]

A very nice video. We love Tavira.

[@ruzannahovsepyan214]

Great video Terry thanks for sharing your thoughts.Very informative We’re planning to visit Tavira next summer and decide were we want to live after retirement. My husband is Portuguese born and raised in Canada.❤

[@roxanneloyst3733]

Hello. My husband and I are from Canada. Great video. So much great information. My husband and I had a vacation in Alberfera couple years ago. Although we found it very touristy. we did like the weather and being close to the beach. We thought of it as the place to go instead of going down south like to Mexico or Florida. We actually stayed a month just out side of Albeifaro. We didn't rent a car but we should have as we didn't get to see as much as some of our friends who happen to be here at the same time and we didn't know it. Small world. It would be lovely to find an apartment or home that we could rent and have family come to visit. Tavira looks like a beautiful area to stay in. We will have to check it out for sure. Thanks again for your awesome video. You are having your best life. Cheers

[@peterferreira1025]

Great video! We all appreciated your well thought out advice. May you continue to inspire more of us who have made the move or are contemplating to do so. Regards from Lagos, at the other end of the Algarve 😂

[@bomvida6731]

Terry, you did an excellent job! Such an informative and interesting video. Thank you!

[@TejJos-hw9zl]

Excellent informative video. Thanks for doing this for us !!!

[@danielsemyck7683]

Great, informational video!!! My wife and I are planning to retire to Portugal next year and are still deciding where to live, Tavira being one of our options, along with Portimau and Albufeira.

[@wmbecerra]

I stayed in Fuseta for 30 days last November. It was amazing

[@ליתיפרי]

Hello there Terry thank you for sharing so much information and experience. I love watching things from your eyes...

[@alindahill01]

Great video and very informative. Thank you for sharing your lovely life in Portugal. -Mary & Kevin

[@ppmproperties]

Very good video. Very detail and helpful information. Love it!

[@TheRealDlo]

Just got back from Lagos! LOVED IT

[@PatriciaBerlinerMA]

Great, informing video - you do it well, enough of everything!

[@thepeacefulpack]

oh what a funny coincidence...we tried Panama, Mexico and ultimately ended up moving to Portugal. and lol...because we had to purchase asap for our pets...we ended up in Obidos...near Caldas da Rainha! We've been here for 3 years and presently looking to purchase in Albufeira. Thank You for sharing!

[@Jdogblade]

Hi Terry, great vid! Super informative and exciting. Sorry to hear about the ex wife leaching off the old boy. Would be great to hear about some of the clubs and communities you're a part of. A separate vid on your day to day lives and some of the culture in Tavira would be great. Keep up the great content!

[@DagmarMetzler]

Terry, thanks, we are planning our move in January. We fell in love with Tavira and hope to relocate there. It would be lovely to connect/network with you when we get there. We too believe in integrating/immersing and are learning the language presently. Thanks again! - Dagmar Metzler

[@MariaNunes-po5rc]

Algarve has no sufficient water to help our farmers to grow our food... That's why the food prices are going up like never before. The UN general secretary mister Antonio Guterres is warning the world for the soon coming food shortages all over the world... We need our water , and land..which is put to use the unnecessary golf courses.... What a waist of resources... Please people open your eyes to the big picture.... Don't take way our farmers rights Which is Water and land.. Algarve can't accept more people it's to crowded already.

[@isabelromanolemontreehomes]

Fabulous video. Wonderful description of Tavira ❤

[@vitormxavier]

Nice and to the point! Thanks

[@mohammedsharif2651]

Loved your video. Great content and useful information. Thank you ❤

[@timothymurphy6910]

we visited the algarve this past may. we both enjoyed Tavira and Faro. I'd be very happy to live in Tavira or Faro!

[@dianacpowers]

Thank you Terry! We've been to Portugal, but love Tavira from what we've seen and it's more affordable... Your video is super helpful:). We'll let you know after US presidential elections when we're plannin on visiting Tavira:)

[@kev131tc]

Great video. Nicely presented. Looks like Avenida Zeca Afonso….. we live at the other end of the same street. 😊

[@oscarmike4596]

Fantastic video Thank you very much

[@kevinvincent4323]

Just left two weeks ago. Those streamers over the street were hanging there when we left. We stayed literally in a straight line in front of the ferry ticket booth, right next to the Indian restaurant. I absolutely loved the laid back atmosphere. However the bakery folks weren’t super “smiley”but still no negative vibes. Already planning a return trip next summer and might look around at a little real estate. However, seems there is a little stress in general about tourist lately, so will have to see how that plays out. The market was amazing and I was really depressed the first trip to Kroger when we got back. Hopefully things will chill out a bit as well as the government of Portugal will settle on a plan for people moving there.

[@lovemyhd1960too]

Great information! Thank you!!

[@duffinmedia]

Fabulous video! Thank you so much!

[@charleslyall4911]

I’m going back in may next yr ,love Tavira ❤️👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@josedealmeida4256]

hello my dear welcome to Portugal I wish you and your family can stay forever you are welcome God bless

[@michelehernandez5992]

What a great video and I thank you for sharing. I am going to be in Lisbon w/car in the end of Nov. I have my sights set on cking out the Algarve.

[@judithshaw640]

Great info! Hope to share a glass of wine next year.

[@hvanderp578]

Yes, in Northern Europe central heating is the norm, only in the southern countries they don’t think you need it, but living in southern Spain, we know that the winters get cold and floor heating is a must….

[@YasRai]

Thank you

[@charleslyall4911]

I’m staying at Vila Gale in Tavira ,Tonys wee bar across the road cheap as chips ,love the Portuguese,thanks ❤️🤭🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@pauloraposo871]

I live in Vilamoura and I loved your vídeo

[@idstandard]

Well done young lady well done

[@timothymurphy6910]

we've been living in cuenca, ecuador since 2012. once our cats pass, portugal here we come!

[@hopeinthesouth]

Ty Terry!!

[@sergeidubrov2080]

Great presentation! The only problem this days it's close to impossible to open a bank account in Portugal for US citizens, which is required for D7 visa.

[@patric5076]

Thank you for your video. In March I was in the Algarve from Vila Real Santo Antonio to Sagres. We were driving so we able to stop in many (if not all) small towns. We didn't find the $3 bottles of wine. In fact Porto wine was more expensive there than here in the USA. About the weather, we had many unexpected downpours. In any case, I'm sad to say that I didn't fall in luv with Portugal. So I'm still on the search for my retirement home.

[@marksadventures1606]

Every large market has 2-3 dollar bottles of wine, or if your not a snob 1.3 gallons for under 8 bucks and it is good. How about a GREAT bottle of Syrah from a local winery for 9 bucks? Most cafes sell a carafe of wine equivalent to a bottle for 3 Euros about $3.21. The local cafe has carafe of wine/olives/carrots/bread basket/Chicken/fries/rice/salad/chocolate moose/ expresso for 10 Euros. Plan on taking a nap after! If you are sitting on the waterfront it will be harder to find but not impossible. I also love Spain and the houses are less expensive and the cuisine more varied, enjoy!

[@NordicAdvRider]

@@marksadventures1606Rental prices in Spain are not cheap and the salaries are low. But the climate is good

[@tral403Hrytw]

Great channel.

[@tenese8]

Thanks for sharing a bit of your life and experience in Portugal. My husband and I live in Corpus Christi, TX so what fun to hear from a fellow/former South Texan. We'd like to spend a month scouting out the Algarve. As far a weather, what month would you recommend in either the early Fall or in the Spring?

[@hyracer6684]

we would recommend Fall as the ocean temps were chilly in May

[@Anne-marieFisher-b1y]

Nice meeting you …I live in Florida and would love to meet you and enjoy a glass of wine …tell me is it possible to find 3 months rent to stay in Tavares near faro or I have to stay at air B & B .

[@lmatos4634]

I agree with everything you said! You just forgot to mention that the highways (Brisa) are not free or cheap if used daily 😊

[@MrRobin61]

I like Tavira , the restaurants , shops and people but in the end I like my stay in Santa Luzia ( perfect quiet )

[@Larry-jh8gf]

Nice video, my plan is to retire in 3 years to the Algarve. Spent some time in Tivera and its a lovely town.

[@tral403Hrytw]

How is humidity and mold there? When i was there in Portugal, even in Lisbon, mold is a problem.

[@susanhighfield3370]

Please tell me where in Tavira you can rent a place for 300 - 500 Euros that is crazy. , we've lived in Tavira 3 years and those prices are not available anywhere here.

[@YogaBlissDance]

I'm not in Portugal but honestly I've ALWAYS found cheaper apartments, below market rate. Often you have to look via out of the way sources- IF YOU USE THE COMMON WAYS or a REALTOR you will pay more. For example find a small landlord, ask locals (once you are there) etc.

[@susanhighfield3370]

Well we live in Tavira and thats how we found our apartment, we looked at real estates companies and private people, it isn't possible, prices have increased enormously over the last 12 months, probably due to all us immigrants coming to live here.

[@catobie1948]

Florida hot and dry? Like a sauna. Yikes. This looks great.

[@xmaniac99]

Good luck get decent health care anywhere in eastern algarve. You will be going to Sevilla or Faro for a specialist. With Faro being hit and miss.

[@aelsoncacique2326]

I"m so in love with everything you said very nice explain

[@ChrisRyanVideoProductions]

Is there any backlash for Americans moving over (and raising prices) like we've seen recently in Barcelona?

[@ScoreGB]

you tell me, the minimal wage is 800 euros, wen ppl from other country's are willing to pay double or triple, the locals wont have means to afford that, so guess what, the housing prices went up so much that its becoming very difficult to afford housing , food and bills, i know its that ppl that visit and like it are not responsible, but at the same time the locals are suffering with this recent tourist rise...

[@davepersich3035]

@@ScoreGB New tourist licences for tourist accommodation have been suspended in most coastal areas due to the impact on local housing needs.

[@donnacosta5633]

Tourists and expat residents are no loger welcomed. They are also the target of scammers & fraudsters. Burglaries are rife. It's not a crime free country, far from it.

[@nickensmaui]

Love Tavira

[@CatherineWilliamson-w5n]

With so many folks from the US, UK and other areas, is there a used bookstore or library that features books in English and other languages in Tavira?

[@Ericadbury]

I haven't been to the library but the news agent's have plenty of material in English

[@richieyyz]

So I retire next April and our original plan was to go back to my birth country of Ecuador to retire. However the energy crisis in Ecuador is not improving so we are now going to go to Portugal instead. Going there in December For a month to check it out.

[@jackbaldwin3649]

Wow...550€ a month for health insurance! May I ask which insurance company you use? Obrigado.

[@maxflight777]

Oh I do disagree about Costco Seville !! Super friendly staff who all speak English, great products. Well worth the journey from central Algarve ! (If you have a Tesla you can make journeys like this for just €16 (exc Portugal tolls ) 😢

[@JustJane1]

On my way. Did my first scouting trip in May. I'll be back again May 2025 to find housing 😊

[@TheBlueskyson]

Hi Terry. How are the tax rules there? i heard 40-50% of income is now taxed? What are you seeing? ty 4 another gr8 vid. Imma on my way! :)

[@JLTravels]

Excellent review, thank you. I hope Portugal doesn’t become anti-tourist like Spain is currently!

[@hyracer6684]

We stayed in Tavira for a month in May 2022. Nice place to visit, but we much prefer Mexico for our annual 6 month winter relocation.

[@lesliethomas77able]

Curious why and where in Mexico?

[@hyracer6684]

@@lesliethomas77able We live "Lakeside" near Lake Chapala. Weather is better, food selection is better, locals are friendlier, in "our opinion".

[@maxflight777]

Unlike many Americans you are not verbose ! Your summary of the Algarve is succinct and accurate. best wishes

[@anita-.]

Thank you so much We are applying for D7, we were thinking g in or near Tavira Looking for rental property, around $1200 fir T2, with garden in ground floor, we have pets, Can you share your rental office or website that gives long term rental Thanks a lot

[@mikesmith1702]

Is Tavira a quiet area to live?

[@SeanOHanlon]

The climate in the Algarve is nothing like Florida. It's much more like Southern California. Florida has high humidity and it rains almost daily in the summer. The Algarve is cooler and drier. The cost of food in Portugal and many other countries across Europe is 1/3rd that of most places in the U.S.

[@mikesmith1702]

Love you are plant based!

[@ruiddd956]

Best place in Portugal is the island of Madeira. The weather is better than Algarve and they have the most beautiful traditional colonial style architecture.

[@menemme]

Are you talking about 2500 for a couple or for each person ?

[@g.williams7740]

Lady hearing from you is what the doctor ordered i like your explanation very informative appreciate your honesty about your money reality i like your husband have a pension that's not bad but i don't have an x wife so i guess that's good for money reason your detailed explanation of daily living is just very informative many thanks

[@DavidPaulNewtonScott]

You should be on the national health service by now.

[@GURUETIK]

BRAVA🎉

[@ceciliagarcia4097]

Great. When in Rome do as the Romans do. Just consider that the average salary in POrtugal is under 1.000 so the title of this video is a bit disrespectful considering that people from portugal have the right to live in the Algarve as well, but prices are getting soo high that only foreigners can afford it nowadays

[@josemaia9051]

The average salary in Portigal is 1443 euros, data from INE, please don't mislead people.

[@smiz4990]

How are the animals treated in Tavira? I have heard horrible stories, and decided not to retire there for that reason.

[@theodorajuskiw5283]

OK one dogowner less. Can't sleep for barking sometimes. And like anywhere in the world some dogs are probably mistreated somewhere as are humans

[@donnacosta5633]

Dogs are treated better than tourists. Dogs are not scammed.

[@GlobalTraveler-c9c]

Can you work there? What do you do for income? Investments? You Tube Channel?

[@donnacosta5633]

Income Tax in Portugal can be as high as 48%. Pension income of Americans is taxed at 10% flat rate, on top of US tax.

[@module79l28]

Saying that the Sun never comes out in Caldas da Rainha is a bit of an exaggeration and to be honest, a bit of misinformation. The "split" in A/C units' name doesn't means they provide both cool and heat, it means they're two separate units: the condenser (or outside unit) and the evaporator (or the inside unit).

[@donnapullman2071]

Where do you live in Tavira for $1,200? We can't find anything long- term like yours for under $2,000.

[@chicagomike]

It’s a great video though. As for me, tavira is boring especially out of season. I like a bigger city which means for me only Lisbon. Oporto has a different vibe for me personally. Setubal which is close to Lisbon is a alternative because sadly Lisbon is expensive and touristed. When I discovered Portugal probably 40 years ago, most Americans have never been there. You are great as a video person. Good luck and good health to you and your husband. May god bless you.