Portugal : Cheapest Places to Live (Good Quality of Life)

[@ohoward70]

My husband and I bought in Figueira da Foz. We love the quiet winters and vibrant summers.

[@GPosner8]

Portugal has been on my top ten list for places to retire to for a longtime. Thank you for all this great information 🙏👍✌️🤙

[@veramendo4898]

You could also explore, for a next video, some cities from the interior of Portugal, like Guarda, Viseu, Covilhã… those are cheap cities to live and have a great quality of life. For example in Guarda or little cities nearby, you can find 2-3 bedroom apartamentos for 300€/month :)

[@The_nqeewn]

Oh WOW. NICE

[@andreiamendes9116]

Yeah.. Guarda.. but you're forgetting winters' freezing hell there.. And low accessibility.

[@ahmedhgras1181]

300€ wt!! how comes, I’m paying 300€/month for sharing room with 4 person 😂

[@andreiamendes9116]

@@chicagomike It's my country. But I am impartial. I agree.

[@wwlt.trevor0512]

@@chicagomike BUT are they on a good busline?

[@mushmushi1]

Hey Dave, it would be greatly appreciated if you would do a video on the taxation of cars, homes and income in Portugal. Love the videos.

[@keithmills5254]

Santarem gets VERY hot in summer and because it's inland there's no wind to cool down. Some other places to consider: Setubal, Olhao, Guimaraes, Vila do Conde

[@simplylive2466]

Expensive areas though

[@cesarneves]

Hey Dave. Your list is mostly focused on touristic areas. Sure they might be the most appealling to people as you have all commodities nearby but they are also pricier. Most expats might be more interested on not so crowded places. I get it that people might be much more interested on living closer to the coast but that always comes with a price. And anywhere in Portugal is always less than 2h drive from the sea - which for many americans is like a trip to Walmart xD. It would also be interesting to show some other options that are hidden gems and might be a perfect fit for many expats with lower prices, safer and a much better overall quality of life. I live in the center of Porto but was raised in the countryside so I know what`s the best and worse of being on a "big" city. I recently visited for the first time a place I knew about but never got the chance to visit and oh boy, I`d move immediately, specially working remotely like I do (though my wife doesn`t) but I`m definitely considering it for a vacation house soon. It`s about 40m drive from the sea. With 150k you can get a 2 bedroom detached house and the best part of all, it`s right next to the most beautiful place in Portugal - Gerês Natural Park. This place is called Arcos de Valdevez but there are also other smaller cities that have everything you need, cost you less and will improve your life! ;)

[@suebowman7258]

Thank you! Great point!

[@AleaRandomAm]

It's not Gerês Natural Park, it's Peneda-Gerês National Park.

[@nesitbotica5919]

Yes, I agree!

[@Diogohenriquescaralho]

I think Dave sticks to touristy places to not have the villages of Portugal have a bunch of expats moving in. I respect that

[@andym6110]

You should do a video on those places if you think those are the best places for people to consider, and he will do the videos that he believes are the best places for us to consider. in this way every once in needs can be met

[@sabinereimer7809]

I just live in the village near to that beautiful waterfall (Ribeira Grande) at the end of the video on Island Flores. I pay for a meal in an inexpensive restaurant (prato do dia) 6,50€. For a local beer 1 €. And the rent for my 3 room house with bathroom is 250€. Not including costs for water, electricity and TV/Internet. Calm life in the middle of stunning nature.

[@baldmountain3300]

Rent a place there a few months ago, beautiful scenery.

[@Karasakina]

How was the internet? Do you need a car to get to larger cities?

[@mmamommamo6152]

Where can I find these cheap flats? What's the name of the internet site?

[@zainulabdin1720]

It's hundreds miles away from Portugal mainland? Remote isolate island 🏝️

[@mathewmcwilliams6900]

I came across a old article on Lisbon and it was so magical a untouched gem filled with character and heart, unpolished, now it’s a rich mans playground like Disneyland. it’s sad that it’s happening to other towns now.

[@mariadefatima6469]

Yes we portuguese lost portugal now is just any place in europe we lost what we were that's what I fell and sorry about it

[@marvinsalamero9111]

A blessed good day sir Dave Wowwww 😍 My dream travel destinations and to Live, European Country of Portugal 🇵🇹😍 🙂👏👏👏👏👏👏 Especially Part of Country Side Areas With amazing 😍 beautiful farm house landscapes With Fruit Bearing Tress, Vegetables, and Natural Water, Thank u Sir Dave for your wonderful Video Godbless Obrigado!!! From the Philippines 🇵🇭 sir Marvin 😍👏👏🙂👏👏👏👏👏👏🙏♥️

[@charliemedeiros8418]

My Dad was born in São Miguel. My grand parents brought him to Canada when he was a baby. It’s kinda funny now I have babies I’m thinking of moving my family back there.

[@tlmiam1]

I’m retiring and moving to the Azores in April. I’m visiting São Miguel now and it’s so gorgeous! I’m very excited but there’s a lot to learn. I really like your videos and you pretty brown eyes 😊!

[@mmamommamo6152]

His brown eyes? That's funny. Take care

[@Jayapullani]

I travelled in Portugal and found Tomar a good town to be, it had most necessities, supermarkets and good weekly farmers markets and a national park. Apart from this larger places like Leiria which have smaller outlaying villages, and Coimbra which also has a good bus service to outlaying villages. For more rural outlook Vale de Gato between Tomar (some towns in between) has 3 beautiful villages before it reaches the outskirts of Fatima, and here you can farm, making a small holding at a reasonable price without fear of forest fires, the forest is long distance away. For non drivers it also has a regular bus service passing through from Tomar to Fatima. This is just these areas and I have not explored further south.

[@verarodrigo99]

Becoming a fan! Hope your time here keeps giving you more and more reasons to respect and admire our country!! You're more than welcome to come to Aveiro, or if possible, to my home town (Ovar)! Cheers 👏

[@dovoso5685]

Nice but not cheap. Thank you for sharing.

[@-MacCat-]

It's refreshing, and very useful, to have someone report on a few cities and towns outside of the obvious and way overdone places. Thanks for your enjoyable and informative posts.

[@drrakk9933]

Really Beautiful video and brother I request you must make video for cheap price and beautiful properties near to porto city

[@brunolopes7065]

Great Dave, now the housing prices will go up again on these places Thanks

[@AlicePhillips-nl1ol]

Desculpe Dave! I got Braga and Guarda mixed up. We are thinking of relocating to Portugal towards the end of the year and I am looking at Braga again. Thank you for your videos. They are very helpful.

[@drzay706]

Dave, love your videos and your take on Portugal! I was born here but lived in the States most of my life, until about 2 years ago. Getting used to the different culture and way things work takes some time - even if you speak Portuguese, but in the end, you take a walk through Obidos and it is all worth it :-) Incidentally, believe it or not, I almost bought the house you live in!!! the first video of your I saw I recognized those rafters, because when I visited it I remember saying it would make a great office. We referred to it as the Yellow House. But I had to wait another year or so before the move, so I ended up near Sao Martinho do Porto, about 20 minutes north. If you ever come up this way, let me know. Keep up the good work, you are providing a really balanced view of life in Portugal!

[@Marcsadventure]

Thanks Dave . Portugal is a great country, really nice people such good value too

[@portugazinha1]

You need to catch up when it comes to rent/buying properties. These prices are way below what you will find in Braga. More like $1000 for 1 bedroom. To buy you are looking at $150k for 1 bed apart.

[@serenamartins5847]

Sines, my vacation place as a teenager. Love it.

[@vitorazinheira2195]

I was born in Santarem, I found rents 600 to 800 euros to high for anyone working in Portugal. Great job on the videos. My mother lives in Pombal and they have great restaurants close to almost all medium cities, ( Coimbra, Leiria , Figueira da foz., apartments not sure about prices I will go more south . Love Algarve so I will try to be by Silves or something similar in the area. Maybe not so cold in the winter. Keep up my friend

[@mondrisokundolor9172]

I am considering living in Santarem or Braga because I am looking for a place with a very very cheap cost of living especially when it comes to house rent and buying foodstuff. Is it true that Santarem is too cool? What are the disadvantages of living in Santarem?

[@bullfunding4693]

I’m excited to check things out.

[@lucylove1655]

Please show us the locations on a map for each; it would help!

[@front1001]

I'll give you the names and you can google maps them, Braga, Aveiro, Figueira da Foz, Ponta Delgada, Santarém, Sines... I would add a few more to the list, Viana do Castelo, Pombal, Leiria, Évora, Valença, Ponte de Lima, Guimarães, Caldas da Rainha, Penafiel, Vila Real, are all great cities with a lot to offer and pretty cheap when compared to the more touristy spots and bigger cities like Lisboa and Porto while still being kinda close to them....

[@mariaglorica9435]

Lucylove Mas qual a razao de pedir que lhe façam par si? Aquilo que você propeu pode fazer?

[@robgilbert3395]

Great video - on point, lots of useful information, great photography. Thanks!

[@leonardocarvalho8316]

Great videos brother! Keep going with those wonderful videos! Cheers!

[@jimicrack29]

thanks david for posting an take the time to share

[@yassin_eldeeb]

very informative and very very nice editing! I love it! is sit possible to do an update video for 2023 Q3-Q4?

[@alinerezendelu]

Loved the options!

[@livingworkingoutsidebox]

Ok "Island Boy" 🏝 This was a great video. Very helpful. How did you find the property rent values and for sale values? They seem to be free of the "Gringo Tax"😊👍

[@carminfrancisco339]

Very intriguing information. We have been focused on less populated areas of Porto and Lisbon, but I’ll now look at some on your list. Thanks!

[@daveinportugal]

Thanks Carmin

[@33fisu]

Dave, I suggest you to visit Madeira Island, you will love it :) a beautiful Portuguese Island, pristine Nature, great food, exquisite landscapes & great tranquility 💚 #visitmadeira

[@cricketbeyondlimits]

and extra expensive as well

[@betterpropertiespuy1591]

Great I for, thank you so much!

[@magicalspecimen]

Great work on your videos , one of my friend wants to move from Belgium to Portugal so I'll forward her your videos, she only talks French though.....

[@whiskymeetsmadeira7054]

Hey, I live in Belgium and have the same destination in mind! I also speak French. If you want me to get in touch with your friend, we can share information!

[@Maestro-FR]

Great! But I recently read that there is a shortage of rentals on the country. Also there are few listings on idealista.

[@mmamommamo6152]

Thanks.finelly some writing a site name where to find cheap flats.

[@Maestro-FR]

@@mmamommamo6152 Yeah but the supply is really small compared to nearby Spain

[@easeofmindmeditationandrel2851]

These sites still don’t show cheap places an unfurnished shitty place is like 1,200USD

[@JoeDough-s5g]

yooo sick vid brah yea

[@airamseravat]

It depends what you consider quality of life, but there are many many other cities that are cheaper and still have hospitals, university, schools, restaurants, supermarkets etc.

[@mahmoudzaid4745]

Like where ? Especially sea side ?

[@airamseravat]

@@mahmoudzaid4745 look at the map of Portugal you have a coast of about 1000km with towns everywhere

[@mahmoudzaid4745]

@Isabel i mean low cost rents and living expenses and at same time sea side

[@sreejyothi5448]

Hi could you pls suggest an affordable city with an english medium school pls.

[@airamseravat]

@@sreejyothi5448 hi, wnglish schools are private schools and not affordable at all. You have them in bigger cities like Porto, Braga, all over Algarve region and Coimbra, Braga (as far as i know) none of the cities are cheap of course. But i would reccomend a public portuguese school all teachers and colleagues speak english, the adaption is easy and they have very good quality (most better than private schools). You can also try Covilhã who is cheaper and has a very good emvironment and also english schools. Good luck!

[@mariejocosta8224]

Try Benavente, Ribatejo (bem que Wikipida diz que e' Alentejo). Less than 30 miles from Lisbon.

[@Pulse2AM]

Thanks Dave, great video! What city is the 3rd largest in Portugal? I assume it goes Libon, Porto then number 3 is? Is that correct?

[@pedrogaspar4394]

Coimbra

[@anagoldstein1453]

Great info!

[@josephfisher7709]

Appreciate the video, but the information appears inaccurate. Currently, 1 bedroom apartments in Aveiro on Idealista range between 800-2000€, with many near the higher end of that spectrum. Aveiro rentals appear to be more expensive than Lisbon, not roughly half as expensive as you say in the video.

[@ronaldoakum630]

A very nice video 👍🏡

[@gulrezkhan9129]

Nice God bless

[@QueenBee-mk8xm]

thanks

[@rtj6874]

Where is Figueira da Foz!? lol as soon as I say that, you mention it!

[@darkmattersproject2951]

Great video

[@ruidantas11]

What about Viana do Castelo, have you went there? The city is very beautifull, and is cheaper than some of those onyour video... Come here,you'll love it!

[@NaturalGirlPretty]

@Rui Dantas it close to Lisbon airport?

[@sergiorodrigues3206]

good job

[@32babyface]

You need to go to Leiria

[@JD_2]

great video! however, i believe this prices are outdated. Once Portugal goes through a big real state bubble, these prices in the video are not accurate.

[@oceandrew]

Wished you could have included maps to show WHERE these places are in Portugal that you speak of without forcing me to do the looking up.

[@marksadventures1606]

Portugal was the worlds first superpower, Spain and Portugal had/have a treaty basically splitting the entire earth between them.

[@African.Diaspora.InLondonUK]

It was a superpower due to the Atlantic slave trade. Portugal continued to invest in the trade, after abolition

[@AzriRich88]

Awesome

[@thomaswilliams7888]

Hi It was a pleasure to watch and listen to your video. We are thinking to relocate on D7 visa to Escalos De Baixo Castelo Branco Portugal. ( only found it on web site not visited yet!) Please can you provide any information about this area. Population, metres above sea level, climate eg how much snow and rain does it have in the winter? Where is the nearest town for big shopping. Thank you look forward to your reply. Jo

[@antoniocarvalho6160]

THE EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIP THAT PORTUGAL WON HAD 1 SPECIAL SPECTATOR! THE AMERICAN AMBASSADOR, ON THE BENCHES IN CASCOLE STREET AND FLAG VIBRATING, WITHOUT PERSONAL SAFETY. DRAW CONCLUSIONS!

[@zedacruja681]

wate at minute 4.47 LOL go back to VISEU LOL I am just playing around nice job.

[@richardcasecase7445]

What about small towns around Coimbra?

[@easeofmindmeditationandrel2851]

Where are you getting these numbers? Everything I’ve searched online I haven’t found anything below 1,200USD for a one bedroom. Do you have a site you recommend searching on to see how prices?

[@depoisdosusto]

#gostandomuito do canal

[@PeeGeeThirteen]

Santarém is not in the Alentejo but on the Ribatejo valley North of the Tagus River The Alentejo begins South of the Tagus River. Além = Beyond Tejo = Tagus River

[@marimarianations9355]

Santarém currently is part of the Alentejo region.

[@PeeGeeThirteen]

@@marimarianations9355 that's the NEW modern redistricting of the NUTS III groupings. The Alentejo historically starts South of the Tagus. I should know, my Father's side is Alentejano

[@marimarianations9355]

@@PeeGeeThirteen I know, I have family there. But like I said, it does belong to Alentejo now.

[@VictorFernandes-j8x]

@@marimarianations9355 Santarem is the Capital of Ribatejo and District capital of the same province. When did they change it. That is not what i study in the Grammar school in Portugal.

[@jroar123]

Can you create a video talking about how someone from outside of Portugal could obtain and qualify for a mortgage in Portugal?

[@khizer773]

Nice

[@x1achilles99]

Could you show a map where the towns you're showcasing are? I don't know where or about the Silver Coast. Thanks!

[@fairandbalanced65]

Value added tax is now 16% on the Azores. 18% was abandoned beginning of last year

[@mmamommamo6152]

Nice informative video.but tell us about the website's where to find these places. What about Madeira? Is it cheap for rent?

[@msjannd4]

OMG I have just looked at the prices for September in Braga on Airbnb and just a *room* in many of them are over $1,000 a month! 😢

[@josephfisher7709]

I also found that the prices mentioned in the video appear to be inaccurate

[@susie2251]

The prices in the video aren’t Airbnb’s lol. They are for permanent housing. Long term leases. Of course vacation rentals are going to cost more.

[@mondrisokundolor9172]

@@josephfisher7709 If you are planning to stay for some months, I will advise you not to stay in Airbnb because they are too expensive. I have been doing my research on Braga and 1 furnished private room in a shared 3 or 4 bedroom flat is from 350 - 400 euros with all bills included i.e gas, electricity, internet e.t.c

[@sloshbucket6553]

you slipped in "island boy" and i hit subscribe.

[@JAB227]

Hey Dave, what do you do for work besides youtube?

[@Zeequencha]

You forgot the captions for Figueira da Foz.

[@Juanitogarcia]

Hey tudo bem? Comecei a ver o teus vídeos e tenho de te dar os parabéns. Estão bem feitinhos, mas com alguma informação errada... sobretudo este... Aveiro barato? Quando estudava sim era barato, a muitos anos que deixou de sê-lo. Figueira da foz barato? Sines 800€ por mês barato? 😅 não tens muita noção dos preços... só é barato para estrangeiros, para os tugas isso é extremamente caro, infelizmente. Se queres lugares baratos, para atualizares este vídeo, tens de ir pelo Alentejo dentro ou para o norte interior do país. Isso sim é barato. Fala com os locais e vais ver que a perspetiva ao que tu chamas "barato" é diferente. Boa sorte!

[@pedrogaspar4394]

O post dele é dirigido a norte americanos...para eles é tudo barato em portugal...

[@DennisKeithly]

What about Algarve area for rent?

[@raymusk9478]

Prices of renting and sale are not up to date…

[@Dan-qt7kq]

Can expats work part time for something to do and a bit of extra cash.

[@anamagalhaes7571]

Conheço a realidade de Aveiro , os preços das casas, venda e arrendamento são muito mais caros

[@E_DNM]

What about Madeira island ❤

[@Wioleta7771]

rent is very high in Madeira I lived there for 6 months. Now I am living in Coimbra

[@jbondpt]

Just one detail... Santarém is in Ribatejo... Not Alentejo. 👍🏻

[@mallutornado]

Does a digital nomad need to take private health insurance?

[@debbiemyers6420]

I want to move there in two years for retirement. What site go to look at places to rent in different towns

[@Edu23u]

W Dave

[@gtheskater]

If yall want to move in i can help. From porto, would strongly recommend

[@donnieglover839]

Do you know of agents or do you provide support for one wanting to move to portugal? Donnie

[@CarneyFelonLawyer]

Is that you on the guitar sound track?

[@phishbutter]

Please convert to US dollars… And maps, use maps to help us determine geographic locations.

[@adhekeoghenekome9834]

Hi, please can you direct me to sites where I can rent apartments in Portugal? I'm planning to come visit for a few months.

[@markpalumbo6394]

dave any contact for a realtors in Porto ? its hard to find one ?

[@monikajancova3883]

👍👍👍

[@robinpeppin]

i'm looking to relocate to portugal, but i want to go check it out first. i'm retired & my money is tied up in investmentish things like a new home & car. i upgraded my car to a jeep to pull a teardrop camper. but with this dictator building his regime cabinet, that ain't happening anytime soon, at least not here. i've been dreaming of exploring the world, so there is no better time. i'm looking for a well located little house to rent for 1-3 months. depending on how i acclimate to it. if i am not feeling it, then i'd like to check out other countries to live. it's a lot of work. can you suggest any rentals for under $250.00-300.00? it can be tiny & semi rural. thanks! i'm looking online, but haven't found anything yet.

[@davidgalvez5341]

From one American Dave living in Portugal to another: how about Braganca? I live in Lisbon, but I'd like to move somewhere else. I've been hearing many good things about Braganca. What do you think...?

[@paulolopes9419]

Just come! You'll be welcome. Here you can taste the best food of your life for almost nothing. You'll have the fresher air that you can find, amazing landscapes everywhere and if you like History, we're old as fuck. Yet, don't expect to find the rural city with typical eldery people everywhere that everyone think Bragança is. We have a lot of African, American and Asian youngsters here, we have (certainly) the most mixed and heterogenic population in all country (yap, even considering Lisbon). So, come! Taste our food and the Capeverdian food, and know people from everywhere, since Timor, India, Nepal, Pakistan, Angola, Mozambique, China, Eritrea, Ukraine, Moldova, São Tomé and Principe and of course: from Brazil:D

[@davidgalvez5341]

@@paulolopes9419 Thanks! 👍

[@paulolopes9419]

@@davidgalvez5341 notice me if you consider to move, a helpful and native hand is always a nice pro.Enjoy Portugal!

[@elizabethheyenga9277]

@@paulolopes9419 you convinced me. Would you believe Mexico doesn't want me but Portugal has open arms for retirees.

[@gigiis526]

@@elizabethheyenga9277 Why would you say Mexico doesnt want retirees? It is not true in the least. Mexico is a huge country with many very cheap places to live and friendly people.

[@kanebanner]

Do you think these towns are big enough to support a co worker space - wifi space?

[@TakuraZauyamakando]

Hey Dave? I want to come and live and work in portugal, please recommend a website I can visit to look for a job and type of visa type?

[@dmartins3531]

Terceira, over Sao Miguel all day.

[@marioazevedo3317]

You talked about Ponta Delgada but you didn’t show images of the city. Not once. The videos shown were of other places

[@higherpowertravel]

Love your content. Feel free to share the love back. 🤙🏻

[@charlesstanfa3969]

Hi,I like algarve because of the beaches and weather but to expensive, could you tell me another city with beautiful beaches that's cheaper I have 2000 usd as my budget thank you very much

[@zainulabdin1720]

Try (faro) I think you would love it

[@ruialves4965]

Braga , no dout 🍻

[@milenkomarkovic]

Where didi you found 90k apartments in Braga? Links, please.

[@filomenafigueiredo3163]

Forget Sines, no houses for rent, and for sell, very few, at this moment.

[@journeytheworld5727]

How about job opportunity for foreigners in Portuguese Venice. Or others affordable city for living

[@goguled]

Hellooooo Portuholics!