Portugal vs. USA - Why You Should Join Us in Early Retirement in Portugal!

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Our Rich Journey - Portugal vs. USA - Why You Should Join Us in Early Retirement in Portugal!: It’s no secret that we love Portugal (we quite our jobs and retired early in Portugal for a reason)! In fact, we retired almost a year ago and now live in Lisbon, Portugal . . . and we absolutely love it here. It’s quite a bit different than the United States, though. In this video, we decided to discuss those differences. We discuss the United States and Portugal and compare their healthcare systems, crime/safety, the people, the food, and more! Make sure you watch the entire video . . . it just may convince you to retire early in Portugal!
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[@susanlindsey3077]

I moved to Portugal from the US by myself when I was 68. I love it here. I feel safe everywhere I go. I don't hear gunshots at night. I have a great apartment, regularly eat out, and have good private health insurance. The language is challenging, but I am trying to learn it. However, the Portuguese people as a whole are quite patient and kind, and always try to help even if they don't speak English. But please don't move here if you want everything to be like the US but cheaper. Portugal is its own country, with deep history and culture. Appreciate it for what it is.

[@eBikerHowie]

That's so good to hear. My wife and I are in our early 60s. We are planning to move to Portugal in the next few years. Hopefully just north of the Algarve, near Faro. Any words of wisdom would be appreciated. 😁

[@tonyl6385]

Excellent I'm in my fifties and want to move there in my sixties. Is it best to rent or perhaps own a small apt?

[@marccano5061]

Liked "please don't move here if you want everything to be like in the US",,,,

[@marccano5061]

Hang in there you'll get the language eventually!

[@lordcommandernox9197]

Anyone with your attitude is an honorary Tuga!

[@Withbackpack]

After finishing grad-school I moved to Japan. My mother told me that she used to make prayer requests for my safety at church. Then a church member pointed out to her that she should be saving the prayer requests for herself. "Your daughter lives in one of the most safe countries, and you, you live in Miami..."

[@MalluStyleMultiMedia]

Every place has good and bad people but overall Japan is pretty safe..how long have you been there? You like it? Make sure you take your shoes off when you go inside a house...it’s the same for all the Asians pretty much ..

[@missraeray]

😂😂 I love this

[@CarissaGlow]

Haha 😂

[@OurRichJourney]

Haha! Yes, we lived in Japan too! Felt very safe there as well!!!

[@Withbackpack]

@@MalluStyleMultiMedia I lived there for about 8 years. Korea for 2 years. And Thailand for about 1 year. Then my husband talked me into moving back to the US. We got to Texas just in time for the Covid-19 out break. I LOVED living in Japan. I've been going through reverse culture shock since coming back. All I can think about is leaving the US.

[@tracyburton3458]

We're from the UK and one of the biggest shocks for us was that young people, including young teens, would greet us with 'bom dia' or 'boa tarde' in the street. Even kids on bikes will usually take time to say 'hello'. I can't recall it ever happening in the UK!!

[@rodrigocarvalhais6666]

I'm glad you enjoyed your stay here! Where have you been in 🇵🇹 and where did that happen?

[@micupedro]

Oh ! , buen dia, buena tarde. Se entiende todo. No necesito saber ingles para ir a Portugal.

[@carol1916xd]

Portugal is amazing. The older I get the more I realized how lucky I am to be Portuguese.

[@bjhporto9090]

Me too.

[@chrissepe3103]

Been to Lisbon twice and loved it. Want to go back and see more of the country.

[@jharback]

I've been to Lisbon a couple of times and really enjoyed it.

[@carol1916xd]

Chris Sepe I recommend Aveiro and Braga (my hometown), during the Spring/Summer season Aveiro is just so beautiful!

[@carol1916xd]

jharback I'm from the North but Lisbon has an unique vibe I believe

[@mariusferreira1297]

I’m a Portuguese living in Florida, I can’t wait to return to Portugal, the quality of life is definitely so much better, thank you so much for doing this video, it reminds me how awesome Portugal is 👍

[@davidjsouth231]

Portuguese has one of the best quality of life. Still have good friends there

[@grs0397]

Really...only for rich foreigners

[@f.s.9833]

@@grs0397 this can't be mentioned enough. If you earn the minimum wage in Portugal, Lisbon is prohibitive

[@josepartida1711]

People here always ask that about other countries “is it safe???” 😆 They fail to realize how dangerous and crazy this country is.

[@thomasreedy4751]

The reason people ask those questions is because they have to ask those questions when they travel in big to moderate sized cities in the USA. Lest they travel to a drug filled ghetto.

[@thinktransnational]

It must be a projection of the reality we face in America, or the fear of the "other". I've lived in two different countries besides America, both developing, one communist and one Muslim-majority, and never felt safer than when I lived overseas (though the lack if freedoms in the former was wearing).

[@OurRichJourney]

Yes. I think it's a curious question - almost made with the assumption that the USA is one of the safest places to live (which it isn't) . . . :(

[@1Phedre]

COVID-19 COVID-19 The US is a COVID-19 infested hell hole

[@elenorlapointe4241]

When I lived in the USA for ten years, I never felt safe. I was in one of the safest areas of the USA and yet I could never really say I felt safe.

[@dickielarue1451]

I'm in Pombal today...Went hiking this morning on the Terras de Sico trail...absolutely beautiful and peaceful...Been living in and exploring Portugal for 3 year's now...It's a small country with a powerful punch...In any direction from my house in Lisboa, I can be in the mountains, beach, lakes, rivers and etc...Orginally from Austin, Texas...I love Portugal and there's no going back! Blessings and Positive Energy!

[@helenaaguiar3554]

Thank you. From Lisboa with Love. And it is «Terras de Xisto», or «Serra de Sicó», they are 2 diferents places in Portugal, both are very nice

[@myprincessa2253]

I am from Los Angeles California, and I'm so over working so hard and not being able to afford anything. And Making a good amount of money. I was thinking of moving to San Antonio. But I think I really want to leave the US. I don't even know were to start.

[@dickielarue1451]

@@myprincessa2253 If you decide to move outside the U.S. do not bring the U.S. Mentality with you...You will be kicked to the curb as soon as you step foot in foreign soil...If you come for the right reason's, learn the language, become an asset to the community you live in, folks will respect you...A lot people simply change locations and keep the same lifestyle...We as humans must raise our energy and conciousness vibrations higher...Move for the right reason's...Blessings and Positive Energy to you!

[@dickielarue1451]

@@helenaaguiar3554 Obrigado, eu era Serra de sico e semana passada em Vila Real, parque natural do Alvao...

[@MrCubansurfer]

Bro, I live in Houston. Waiting to get out of here in a few years. Ukraine is my top contender. Portugal is #2

[@timiadetona]

Until you lived in another developed country, you wouldn't know that the United States isn't as great as it's portrayed. US is mostly packaging and branding 🥴

[@OurRichJourney]

Agreed - it's about traveling and exploring and seeing all that the world has to offer! :)

[@netby]

In short : Hollywood 😄

[@swoopes7777]

But you are still here living in the USA...why is that???

[@timiadetona]

@@swoopes7777 I am Canadian and live here.

[@derekm4819]

You nailed it

[@2109vick]

Im from Portugal but living in the UK for the past 10 years. I miss home every single day, unfortunately we dont have as many professional opportunities as there are abroad. However the lifestyle you get in Portugal is far better than in many stronger economic countries across the world. Money isnt everything in the end. Portugal is definitely a top place to live if you dont rely on the Labour Market to make a living. Thanks for promoting my country so much, its been living for too long under the shadow of Spain or Italy. We need the world to acknowledge ous, so we can boost our economy. We might not have oil and natural resources to sustain ourselves, but we have a unique culture and identity that can compensate all that. Also the redwine is great too.

[@last7509]

they forgot the most important thing. CR7

[@Capitao-iglo]

Beautiful comment. As a Portuguese expat living jn Germany I agree with 100% you said. Cheers

[@kevinkelly6756]

Lol literally every foregein when they meet a Portuguese person they talk about cr7 kinda annoying it's not the only good thing we have in Portugal but still love so much him like every Portuguese

[@last7509]

@@kevinkelly6756 This is only natural. Most people cant travel there to discover your nations histories. When you talk about Jamaica I bet all you say is bob marley or usain bolt. So then tell us, what are the good things about Portugal besides CR7? Make a list.

[@last7509]

@@kevinkelly6756 Oh I forgot. Jose Mourinho! 😆

[@gemamayo-prada544]

Thank you for sharing your journey with us. I would like everyone moving to Portugal or another country to keep in mind that they have to embrace that country and don't try to change it to be a mirror of the US. As a Spaniard that has been living in the US for the last 20 plus years, it breaks my heart to see that many places in Europe are becoming a carbon copy of the US. When in Portugal, I want to have café and a pastéis de nata in a local cafeteria, no a coffee and a brownie in Starbucks. I love brownies and I love to have one when I get back to the US after visiting family in Spain. We live in an era of globalization which is full of opportunities but we don't want the whole world to be the same.

[@1life857]

Pateis de nata, oh yeah!

[@demetriahorne1006]

I doubt if anybody wanted to bring this mess there

[@womansright2shoes]

Yes. And I hope the white Americans moving to PT don't bring their racist views with them.

[@coocoocachooglin]

@@womansright2shoes Do you realize anybody from anywhere can be racist, and in fact the act of calling out one specific race, like whites, is actually you being racist.

[@crc5795]

coocoocachooglin Actually no, that’s not racism. Stop using the word inappropriately. It’s an economic term about the practice of a group of people oppressing another group of people economically, socially, and systematically based on ethnic differences. And identifying the collective white American demographic as practicing racism is NOT racist; it’s fact.

[@caribdoll1800]

My family and I will be moving there. My husband was there while serving in the military. We are so excited. Love your channel 🥰

[@OurRichJourney]

Awesome! We're excited for you. And thank you for your service. When we worked for the Federal Government we had the honor of supporting military families with our work and witness the sacrifice that so many families make. We solute you :-)

[@angieinfantas9290]

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[@markcolaci5825]

So want to move to either Spain or Portugal!

[@stephanemalabar2319]

Great choice, you won't regret it. The only advice would be to brush up your Portuguese skills. It will make your experience even more incredible 👍

[@schoolwork232]

@Pedro Bernardes ahahahaha! Really?

[@YT-no2yf]

I spent two month living in the Algarve of Portugal . I love it and if I could afford it, I too would have left the United States. Villamoura was my favorite so far. Still dreaming

[@karenallen6557]

I love Portugal ! Went there last summer 2019 to Lisboa & Sintra ! Wow so peaceful & beautiful the people are nice. Now I’m back in NJ smhhhhh

[@jamesbetz333]

I moved to Portugal from Texas in January of this year. I really feel comfortable here in Porto.

[@cad5176]

We lived in Spain for a few years and traveled to Portugal frequently for the beaches and food. This is our retirement dream. Watching your videos and love for your new life is exciting and we can’t wait to actual plant our roots there. Thank you for sharing your stories.

[@OurRichJourney]

Sounds like us! Our first trip to Portugal was when we were living in Spain! We feel in love with Portugal on the very first visit!

[@cad5176]

Our Rich Journey the food, access to the beaches and the people are amazing. I saw myself living there on our first visit. Watching you makes us want it even more.

[@WillRaven_]

nice to see you like my country, it's not everyday i see someone say such great things about Portugal. Obrigado

[@B4iBaSlave]

I appreciate the amount of time that you are spending behind the scenes gathering information to create these wonderful videos. For that I thank you!

[@OurRichJourney]

Thank you so much Matthew! So glad you like it!

[@pabarreira]

In the other day, when I was working at aeroport I've found another american that choose Portugal to live. I only have to say thanks and welcome. Benvindos e obrigado por nos escolherem!!

[@Rockwell218]

Wow, the lunch thing is crazy. I grew up with 20 minute lunch breaks from kindergarten through undergrad. I'm sure that's part of why I'm less social

[@tobirates916]

LoganBeck11 The ridiculously short lunch times at school just annoy me no end. Those could be excellent learning opportunities for socialization, etiquette and much more. It’s a missed teaching opportunity every day.

[@OurRichJourney]

20 minute lunches?! Wow - that's super short! :)

[@rodrigocarvalhais6666]

That's our break time between classes ahaha. How did you have lunch in 20 minutes???

[@martasampaio9134]

Portuguese actually don't take such long lunches on working days. In offices people have usually an hour break, some go to an informal restaurant for a light meal (specially men), many just grab a bite at some coffee/pie house counter. In towns small commerce can close for 1 or 2 hours, but people do other things than just eat. They confused the Portuguese dinner times with the ones in Spain (because they lived there for some time). In Portugal we usually eat much earlier than the Spaniards, from 7 to 9 on the average.

[@David-ls2et]

When I was a senior in Highschool, my senior trip was Spain and France and I saw a high-schoolers their get let out for lunch time and I was confused, I asked them how come you guys are all outside eating and chilling they said "in our country we take a break for lunch and take time to enjoy our food, from school kids to workers, everybody. You Americans lifestyle is work work work hours and hours, your whole life then die. Us Europeans take time to enjoy life and we preach happiness first, work second" Right after that I told myself I am moving to Europe right after college. Fast forward 5 years later and I am back in Europe and my last trip was Portugal before lockdown and fell in love with it

[@Kimmyg728]

I love learning about retirement in different places, not just states in the US! Thanks for offering a new perspective 😊

[@OurRichJourney]

Our pleasure!

[@havanascp9602]

Trust me last thing you want to do is retired here in the USA. Is a great country to make money. Save sell everything benefited young somewhere else

[@waterdrinkingexpert6797]

@@havanascp9602 My parents retired here in the US and they love it. As brown people, we've never felt more welcome in any other country, including Germany, France and Australia. My parents live in a house they paid off and have access to a large variety of food in Atlanta, free healthcare as well as extremely inexpensive groceries and goods, which allows my dad to do wood and construction projects as a hobby. Provided you spend smart and plan well, the US is a great place to retire.

[@gabrielserrao9023]

You guys should visit Madeira! It's a beautiful island with plenty to see, tons of hikes, and beautiful scenery! Its a short flight away, you won't regret it!

[@kathykaz3027]

Gabriel Serrao my favorite place on Earth

[@OurRichJourney]

Yes - we've heard so much about it. Definitely on our list! :)

[@thiccfriedokra9189]

@@arturjcrebelo3275 Is real estate expensive? Any con's to the place?

[@martasampaio9134]

@@thiccfriedokra9189 Check the Stay Classy Vlog, they moved recently to Madeira and they have a video on the pros and cons of livin there.

[@amanibey1391]

I’ve been living in Japan for over 23 years and have visited Spain and Portugal 8 years ago. Both places are beautiful. Both of you made the right choice. I wish your family continued great health and happiness

[@luizgomes2541]

Minha filha é estudante em Faro, Algarve. Portugal é lindo, povo simpático, natureza bela, praias maravilhosas, vida simples, porém completa, segurança e paz. Assim que eu conseguir organizar meus negócios, irei morar de vez no Algarve. E que todos que queiram ir para Portugal, vá pra Portugal de verdade e não tentem fazer trampolim pra outros países da Europa, pois Portugal é o melhor país pra se viver na Europa.Veja o exemplo e simpatia do Presidente Marcelo, ele é o retrato fiel da simpatia do povo português, outra coisa, não vá pra lá pra atrapalhar, quem for morar em Portugal, que vá pra somar e respeitar a suas tradições..

[@carlospinho2481]

Muito bem dito,quem vem para cá deve vir para acrescentar e acima e tudo RESPEITAR.

[@ne4274]

I have been considering the move. I am Portuguese by descent. Thanks for the video.

[@OurRichJourney]

If you keep watching these videos, we just may convince you! :) Thanks for watching Nina!

[@kimberlyvitalbrasil4049]

Great video. I am originally from Northern California, now live in Brazil and soon moving to Portugal ( awaiting our stalled D7 visas!).... Portugal is an amazing country. I love the Portuguese frankness and willingness to go out of their way to give a hand even to people they do not know. And the historical pride and preservation is outstanding.

[@OurRichJourney]

Yes - so many people have gone out of their way to help us. It's really amazing how welcoming and helpful everyone is!

[@thedollhousrealityshow1]

My husband and I absolutely LOOOVE Portugal. We would love to move there one day. Hopefully we can visit soon, after this horrid pandemic 😫😫😫

[@OurRichJourney]

Yes! I can't wait for a completely healthy and safe environment and for people to be able to travel freely again.

[@sobellabg804]

Right now, we are trying to keep ourselves safe from covid here in the US so we can make our move to Portugal. We were there looking around in late Feb through mid March but since things were closing down around us we didn’t get to experience as much as we had hoped. But still, we knew it was for us. The kindness and true sense of welcome we felt was real. The only thing I was trying to find in the stores when shopping was steel cut oats. I found rolled oats thanks to Google translate. 😄 And Cristina you looked like you were holding back some serious laughter when Amon talked about a favorite pillow. Is there a story there? Lol. So glad to see you all so happy. You are our inspiration!

[@OurRichJourney]

Totally agree - the kindness and welcome is definitely real! And the pillow - no inside joke with that. It just made me laugh at how random it was that Amon mentioned a pillow - of all the things people could miss. LOL! I was thinking, is complaining about a pillow brand really a thing?! LOL!

[@FM-kl3iu]

Yes it's a thing. I take my pillow with me when traveling.

[@sobellabg804]

HP I was able to find rolled oats (Flocos de aveia) at Continente. A friend told me the steel cut oats could be found at El Corte Ingles or the GB store in Cascais. However, I don’t think it will be easy to find oat groats. They are the least processed form of the oat and I can only find them in the states at my co-op and on Amazon.

[@2chatons384]

I think that it's important to note that you can afford your life in Lisbon, because you made your money in the US. From my discussion with Portuguese people, for most of them, life is pretty difficult with what they make in Portugal. Great info as usual.

[@nathanielcooke1902]

I agree. If there's 1 thing the US is good for, it's filling up the bank. That's if you are willing to put in the work, and not get distracted by materialism.

[@UrsusHorribilis]

Yes this should have been one of the categories to compare. Income. More importantly america is the best country in the world if you want to become a millionaire and beyond. The country caters to business owners and treats everyone else like trash

[@clintlibarnes6012]

But we’re talking here moving from US to Portugal. We’re not talking here about people of Portugal. You are not on point on your question.

[@Kamase318]

I'm a single senior female who's been subscribed to your channel from the very beginning. Very proud of you two. Wish that retiring away from the U.S. was an option I had thought about considering earlier in life, but time is not on my side now. Continued good luck!! ❤️

[@Kamase318]

@@evasanz3466 ...Awww, thank you so much for that sweet answer, Eva Maria Sanz Herrero. I really appreciate it!

[@MrCarlyMS]

Having lived in Portugal, we agree with you.

[@elfury7678]

Ever since watching your videos, Portugal has been on my bucket list for retirement...hope to be able to achieve that soon! You guys are such an inspiration!

[@OurRichJourney]

Thank you so much! We're glad to introduce something new :-)

[@dashawnbennett7274]

Tell it!!! Very straight-forward and no sugar coating! I'm planning on making the move from NYC, so the finer details you discussed are exactly what I wanted to know and nuances that a lot of other videos tend to leave out. This is much appreciated and very much to the heart of the matter. Thank you!

[@evadobilas]

I loved your video and watch your channel all the time. This was once again, very informative!!! We are moving from Canada hopefully next year to Portugal. I am originally from EU, so just redoing my passport and in the meantime soaking up all the info I can. Looking forward to more of your real estate videos. Thanks again!!!

[@OurRichJourney]

Thank you Eva! We're looking forward to sharing more of our real estate videos!

[@Solebellachic]

You are both so inspiring! Thank you for putting Portugal on my radar; it is now on my list of places to visit and possibly retire.

[@OurRichJourney]

Thank you so much! So excited that Portugal is now on your radar! We love sharing how amazing this country is!!!

[@MawiyahJ]

Thank you for this! After living through the political divide surrounding COVID-19, racial tension, and Bay Area cost of living, I am more committed than ever to leaving the U.S.

[@Massielnh]

I live in NY and I feel the same.

[@Massielnh]

@@dukalier7082 wow! Good job of making an assumption!! You know what they say about people who make assumptions....

[@JStuartofficial]

Thats because you live in blue states. Go to red states and see the difference.

[@MawiyahJ]

@@JStuartofficial Red vs Blue is one of the key reasons I'm planning my exodus from my home country of the US. All of the bickering and virtue signaling from Democrats and Republicans is so unproductive. It consistently leads us into turmoil. No thanks. God bless.

[@kjr855]

Same here! Working on leaving already :)

[@ronbaker6758]

My wife and I have been traveling to Portugal for more than 30 years. Last September we purchased a two bedroom apt in the northern city of Braga. Our building has seven units and is in the process of being completely remodeled. It is anticipated that we will complete our purchase by the end of July. We have been able to stay in our unit for approximately two weeks from early to mid March of this year. We love it and can't wait to return soon, but of course we are up against the COVID 19 travel restrictions. Our plan is to spend 6 months or more each year in Portugal. We find your videos very informative and wish you continued success with your adventure in Lisbon.

[@Alexandra-qn4xv]

I’m originally from Lisbon, Portugal (born and raised) and I live is Virgina, USA. Can’t wait to go back!

[@Gotfish]

I know this channel is about Retirement. But can you guys do a video on the ease of starting a Business in Portugal? That would be an awesome video for US Citizens who plan to live in Portugal permanently.

[@OurRichJourney]

We love that request :-)

[@ludgerodiogo]

You can't

[@eduardoserrao7372]

@@ludgerodiogo what do you mean? Portugal is not so exciting, let's put that way, in the business area as it is four tourism or living, but it's not that "you can't!"

[@joaonicolau9244]

As a portuguese, don't that to yourself. Portugal is not good for starting businessess. There are lots of important factors, but the huge taxes and requirements to start good viable businessess makes it really difficult.

[@caetanolopes2766]

Portugal is not for winning money. We have some of the worst salaries in europe, highly educated people that don’t have a job in their area, and some essentials, car and technology are even more expensive than the rest of europe. Portugal is awesome for people with money like this couple.

[@justinh5076]

You guys are both so inspiring! I really appreciate your honesty and analysis on all the subjects you cover. You're a blessing to your viewers!

[@j0nrages851]

Within 1 minutes of b-roll and I was like, "these people are living their best lives"

[@lilianaisabel5886]

Hell yes we are. 😂 wish more ppl would know how amazing this beautiful country is.😄

[@elyseb674]

Perfect timing for this video to pop up in my feed. I'm a 🇺🇸 Naval Officer who'll PCS to Rota, Spain next month. I'll retire in 7.5 years and lately have been looking at dual citizenship because of all that's going on stateside. So glad I found you.

[@emceethatsme]

We have been given propaganda our whole lives here in the US. Books, movies, politics, education, etc that the USA is the greatest country in the world. If you travel to other countries you begin to see the truth. We are a fantastic marketing machine kept together with duct tape and words. Thanks for the video!

[@thinktransnational]

I really appreciate this video. I'm planning on emigrating from the US at some point (it's a long game process) and some of my friends think I'm absolutely insane to do so. America is chill and my home, but with all of my health issues and my desire to FIRE at 40, I really need to live in a country with a low cost-of-living and universal healthcare. And Portugal made it to the short list of countries to consider thanks to all of your amazing videos!

[@OurRichJourney]

Yes - if you're looking at good healthcare that's affordable and affordable cost of living - Portugal is amazing!!! :)

[@shinyshinythings]

We are doing the same, for the same reasons. though a bit older than you. Bringing our teen son along, he will finish high school remotely and plans to attend college in Europe. We will be starting out in Spain, but I’m intrigued by Portugal! We’ve been to Lisbon and several other cities and loved it there.

[@derekm4819]

I moved my family first to Thailand and now Australia. Both places were MUCH better than the U.S in every single way. Especially safety, healthcare and food quality.

[@zulyojeda9375]

I visited Portugal back in January and fell in love.

[@ericbaptiste1193]

Another informative video and I have started my transition mentally to Portugal. If COVID did not make such a big entrance in the world, I would have been doing some on the ground research next month. I purchased an informational package about moving to Portugal and your videos been confirming a lot of the information over there.

[@OurRichJourney]

I LOVE your note about mentally transitioning! Once everything clears with COVID, you will be ready to make it out here! :)

[@Eric-wt8wr]

Thank you for continous insight on Portugal. Planning to visit in spring and hopefully convince my wife to move sooner instead of later.

[@OurRichJourney]

Yes - sooner rather than later! :) Thanks for watching Eric!

[@guilhermeteixeirademello4907]

You two have one of the best KZbin channels, and I really love to watch all of your videos, as I learned a lot from them. Wish you all the best!

[@OurRichJourney]

Wow, thank you! You are so kind!!!!

[@robinafrica3456]

I considered relocating to Portugal about 6yrs ago! You have answered many questions I had and I may reconsider making that move!!! Greetings from California!!!

[@mauricejames9600]

Thanks so much for sharing your journey! I’ve visited Portugal 5 times in the last 2 years - I LOVE it!! Covid screwed up my summer visit there to the alentejo region. I’ve been contemplating moving there a lot lately - I’ll continue to follow you!

[@juliuscaesart]

Man you guys are tempting me to just pack up and leave Cleveland lol. I do pretty ok out here with no debt but I want be around the sun. Helps as well I know a decent amount of Portuguese.

[@OurRichJourney]

A decent amount of Portuguese will help very much . . . and it's VERY sunny here . . . just sayin'!!! :)

[@StephenAkin]

Thanks for helping us escape the United States "sunken place". I recently traveled to the Carribean for a week, and at the end of it I realized that the primary reason I wanted to go back was for friends and family, not as much for anything else.

[@tobirates916]

So excited about your daughters’ “junior” KZbin channel. I loved the video they did. I subscribed! My son started his KZbin channel (KhAnubis) when he was about their ages. He’s now 20 and it pays for his living expenses in his dream city, Berlin. He’s been posting a video every Sunday for half his life! My Sunday morning routine to watch his new video and then yours. He gets first because I’m his mom ❤️. It’s also a fun way to keep up with him from Portland, Oregon. Wishing them much success and eagerly awaiting their first video on their new channel.

[@solsousa1204]

Just checked your son's channel, he has really interesting content with the right amount of humour. Subscribed 👍

[@laraf.111]

What's the name of your son's channel?

[@tobirates916]

Lara Frohnapfel KhAnubis

[@leannathomas2013]

Amon and Christina, Can you do a video speaking Portuguese? That would be awesome.

[@OurRichJourney]

HAHA! So glad you asked. Coming soon :-)

[@osvaldodanett8674]

@@OurRichJourney when you master the language, you will be able to reach a whole new audience by just redoing your previous videos in portuguese. Just a suggestion. Keep doing your rich journey!

[@malpande]

It's not easy to master Portuguese language at all

[@bydannypalma]

Coming from a Portuguese viewer, I'm very happy you're having fun in this amazing country. Have you started working on learning Portuguese?

[@KayDejaVu]

Loved the last 2 observances. The lunches are longer. They have siestas in Spain also. Heres to enjoying life more.

[@williamkhsu4]

Thanks for posting this!!! I've lived overseas for 40 years and trying to get my partner to consider retiring in Portugal/Spain, this helps a lot with my efforts!

[@dlmay4]

That’s my goal as well. I hate the smoking but it’s a better lifestyle in Europe. Love your videos!!! Would be awesome to meet you all one day.

[@ivosilva2796]

Really enjoyed the video, but here are some things I'd like to add. The food variety in Portugal (from other countries) is not comparable to the US, but the quality of it is! Our cuisine as alot of variety in itself so other cuisines here are not as consumed. The other point is the dinner time, its true we usually start eating from 7-10 depending on the family, but our dinners don't take that long, usually 30 min if you are without extra family members, but 2+ hours if you are with other family members or friends. Also learning Portuguese is really helpful since you can enter other languages such as Spanish, Italian and even some French, since they derive from Latin. :)

[@OurRichJourney]

Great points - thank you Ivo! And yes - learning Portuguese is SUPER helpful! :)

[@luismarques9280]

Portuguese food is a Unesco Heritage and US is garbage heritage ;)

[@starlightt4094]

I really loved that even the cheapest foods were of high quality.

[@ricardomartinscampos4067]

Yes, you don't food variety to be happy. You just need "queijo dos açores" and "queijo da serra da estrela" :)

[@luismarques9280]

@@lxportugal9343 What?!

[@gregorydavis9992]

I’m there in 4-5 years I promise 👌🏿👌🏿🙌🏾😄

[@OurRichJourney]

We'll be waiting for you so keep us posted :-)

[@UK-sm4co]

Hahahaha

[@robinlouise2848]

Same! 🤞🏽

[@last7509]

these 2 are like the rebirth of Leave it to Beaver

[@rita5034]

i hope you dont think this here is like heaven because it isnt. if you dont have money, you dont get it here. basic salary is around 700€, is pretty low. yes, the groceries and the houses are cheaper but is really difficult have kids with that money. is possible but require sacrifices. however is really peaceful and beautiful. (sorry if my english is not great, but any question about portugal im here to answer)

[@Duck-wc9de]

Thank you for promote our contry! It's so good to know that you are enjoying!

The best part of your channel is knowing your kids are being taken care of.

[@latonyaiskan6027]

Glad I found your channel! I used to live in Spain years ago, you got me sold on early retiring in Portugal 🇵🇹.. !

[@HomeGardenNature]

Crazy how expensive it is to live in the US:( This is a such an eye-opening comparison. Love your in-depth research. Thank you.

[@OurRichJourney]

Yes - there is such a drastic difference in cost of living depending on where in the US people may live. So glad you enjoyed the video! Thanks!

[@starlightt4094]

When you mentioned your budget as a family it was so informative! Now Im a single college student in the bay area, but raising a family in the US seems so unnecessarily expensive. When I was a child my parents paid almost your whole budget on just our rent.

[@linhe6729]

I really want to leave the US right now!

[@Gigi-gs6tg]

Lin He me too

[@last7509]

to be honest. this new world order is going to be all over the world. so there is nowhere to run. but still i believe europe will be better than the usa because this place is just a clown show.

[@roltab]

Lin i did this in 2015. I left a 6 figure income and started my own business in my mother country. Five years later, i am now better off than when i was in the US!

[@sct4040]

Lin He Especially right now, i am really feeling it.

[@Gigi-gs6tg]

Lin He I don’t blame you .....

[@marcoherminio]

Hello congratulations for your channel! As a portuguese I can tell you that is cheaper to live outside Lisbon, in a region about 20 or more miles from the center,or others regions in Portugal. We have a good transport system with good highways, bus system or trains. There's high speed trains from the north(Braga, Porto) to the Lisbon area and to south (Algarve), so you don't need a car,but my advice is to see others regions. There's a lot of English, French and Nordic people that preferes rural areas like central Portugal or Algarve's region,the Americans are more for big cities. 👍

[@UltraVega924]

I have been living overseas as an American for the past 17 years and I have come to a conclusion: other countries are not necessarily better, they’re just novel and different. I had to go through a rather long honeymoon phase in my current country of residence (which is developed and first world), in which I now admit to having worn rose colored glasses for quite a while, to figure this out. I think that we often have a tendency to conflate being novel and different with being better without considering things in a relative way. Sure things are certainly better in other countries in some ways, and in some ways they are certainly not. And even this is subjective and relative. Just because other countries don’t have America’s problems, trust me, they still do have problems. No place is perfect and every place is unique. When I was at university (My entire academic career has been here) I would routinely see American study abroad students come, and, while ignoring the positive aspects of America, complain about its social, political, and economic issues while either ignoring or being completely unaware of the real social, political, and economic issues here. Like they somehow are not real or don’t matter. I realized that with such an America-centric mindset, they couldn’t really look at America in a relative way because that’s all they know. They didn’t really know anything in depth about the dynamics of this country, or for other people, any other country. They were basically comparing what they perceived as the realities of an America that they at least know, to the images, ideas and assumed positive stereotypes of a country that they really didn’t. The comparisons were not based on relativistic realities, and were thus not really valid. Years of that had an effect on me to the point that I am realistic and relativistic about these sorts of things. Basically, I’m no longer all starry eyed. Looking at America in perspective for the past 17 years from the outside in, I can now say that I finally appreciate it in context for what it is.

[@miguelcoelho3877]

It is great to see people with a sharp mind giving value to where value is due. Portugal has been -- and still is, albeit to a lesser degree -- a very undervalued nation, mostly because of the deeply-rooted prejudice and ignorance with which it has been perceived by people from some other countries, rather than by any other objective reason. Let's hope this will became a thing of the past, sooner than later...

[@OurRichJourney]

I think more and more people are discovering Portugal and falling in love with it!

[@mechelledesigns]

Our Rich Journey I never would have thought of visiting Portugal, just because I never really hear much about this country. I would first want to visit Spain, but I definitely want to visit Portugal now. Thanks for sharing your experience!

[@luismarques9280]

@@mechelledesigns how is that possible? Portugal was the 1st global power!

[@helenaaguiar3554]

@@luismarques9280 The 1st global power was the Romans

[@luismarques9280]

@@helenaaguiar3554 Nope, Roman Empire was a regional Empire, it dominanted a vast area around the mediterrenean sea. Portugal was global Empire, from South America to África, to Índia, to Indonésia, to China and Japan, the 1st global Empire as i said

[@evajackson5106]

one of the biggest differences for the USA to Portugal is the education system. Even the most basic and free schools in Portugal are leaps and bounds ahead of most of the public schools in the USA. (for children at least)

[@alondob]

I love Portugal and can't wait to get back! There are so many alternatives to living in the United States that people should explore. Glad to see such a happy family!!

[@paulbielen9233]

You had a huge variety of foods in the US because you lived in the Bay Area. Go to Nebraska or Arizona forget it. Lisboa rocks. Cristano rocks. Unemployment in Portugal is now a problem as everywhere. A good friend and university student born and raised in Lisbon now is working on a salad farm near Odermira Portugal as the only job he could find.

[@OurRichJourney]

Paul - You are so right about the variety of food being in the Bay Area - definitely not the same in other parts of the US. Good point!

[@UK-sm4co]

Weeping

[@1010cryptosonny]

Arizona has variety... not food but of crazy people...and i love it. LOL

[@ManPursueExcellence]

Judy Mckee Not really

[@1life857]

@@judymckee5992 You are mistaken, after the pandemic it's going to be hell to find a job!

[@nunogomes9254]

Thanks for promoting our beautiful country!

[@tarbinlam]

Great video and thanks so much for sharing!!! I've visited a lot of European countries but still to visit Portugal. Will definitely visit in the future. ♥️♥️

[@OurRichJourney]

You should! You'll love it!!! :)

[@tarbinlam]

@@OurRichJourney Will definitely do, thank you. My wife and I are aiming for Financial Independence as well, we're still a good number of years out. Your journey is so motivating!!! Keep it up. Just know you're inspiring us and so many others!! 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@cryptoflippodcast]

_Never been to Portugal but it looks good. Could be an interesting second base_ 🤔

[@maxpower3058]

Yeah babe 😘

[@OurRichJourney]

Yes! We love that we're getting to introduce Portugal to people who haven't been here yet! Add it to the list. :)

[@thiccfriedokra9189]

King, rent before u own, Look at lisbon or want somethin' smaller, porto....Lots of new orleans origins come from porto...I had some nice sausage and red beans and rice

[@ReadingTimeWithZa]

Same! As a Black woman, I feel safer in Colombia than I do in the US. I realize that’s a loaded statement but it is true. “Is it safe in Colombia?” Yes, I don’t have to worry about mass shootings in schools which is a relief as a mommy of two. Amazing video as always!

[@OurRichJourney]

Yes! Same as you (and mommy of two!) - safety was such a priority for us when deciding on where to move!

[@marisamelchiorre7120]

This is great to hear! Colombia is on my family’s list of considerations❤️

[@frenettaoneal2482]

we were just there in August and fell in love with Lisbon. I was undecided between there and Costa Rica but my mind is made. we will be joining you in 2 years when I retire. we love your channel and videos. thank you

[@naturerelaxmusic2598]

This man are among better english pronunciation I heard. I'm cuban living in USA.

[@OurRichJourney]

We are from the states, so English is our first language. :)

[@perpetualdividends6719]

Your making me want to move! The weather looks great there!

[@HeduinoRodrigues]

Hi guys. Love your videos. I'm a native Portuguese, but my family is from New York. I work in real estate in Lisbon. Would love to have coffee somewhere in Lisbon and discuss adventures.

[@OurRichJourney]

Thanks Heduino! We're hoping that we can begin scheduling meet ups once things become safe for public gatherings. We can't wait to be able to socialize with everyone and meet people on the FIRE journey!!!

[@pamelaroberts3004]

I've really enjoyed watching your channel. I appreciate how honest and straightforward the two of you are. And I've enjoyed learning about Portugal. Congratulations to both of you on your successes!

[@esria]

I'm amazed and grateful that you took someone else's grocery list to find allergen-free foods. That was one of my biggest worries.

[@martasampaio9134]

CELEIRO is one of the largest supermarkets (and restaurants) chains of natural, bio, gluten-free, global, etc., foods in Portugal. Every small town or Shopping Mall has one. If you go to their website and click in MARCAS (which means Brands) I am sure you will find lots of your favourites, Staff will speak English there, Portugal was ranked as the 7th best English speaking country as a foreign language in the world, according to the English Proficiency Index (2020). GO NATURAL is another of those chains, but there are lots of smaller family owned shops like that. All generalist supermarkets will have an Healthy Foods (Saúde) section. Funny the name right? As if all the other stuff is unhealthy.... All the best, stay safe.

[@OurRichJourney]

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[@erikhopkins9488]

Gonna need you two to STOP making such amazing content! I'm binge watching your videos like they're a Netflix series!

[@isaacmaarcus]

Planning to move to Lisbon, thanks for all the information 👍👍👍

[@born2socialdistance900]

Is it possible to bring our family dog to Portugal? And I apologize if I missed this in the video, but how much did you take with you as far as belongings?

[@germelljohnson]

We vacationed there a few years ago and loved it as well. It was really cheap but it never crossed my mind to move there until I started following your channel. I think it's a great idea though. My wife and I may need to start reconsidering where we want to live

[@OurRichJourney]

Yes - Portugal is a great place to consider! We love that so many people are thinking about it! :)

[@miserimuslovestarvus6587]

First time I went out to dinner with my coworkers in the US, they quickly ate their dinner, they waitress brought our bill even before we were done and then everyone stood up to leave. That was such a culture shock to me and the worst dinner experience of my life!

[@mauulate1]

Yea Portugal is a pretty layback country, I moved here in March of this year from Wisconsin and it reminds me my homeland Costarica mostly cultural wise. How slow everything can be 😅😅😅 their passion for fútbol, their family reunions, etc. Nice videos guys keep them coming.

[@AshTheYogi]

It makes me so sad how far behind the US has fallen compared to other western nations. I live in Australia now and fear I’ll never get to return home due to a lot of the factors you mentioned in your video.

[@petramaier9153]

I mean, homicide rates are basically zero if you aren't in a gang or some very specific areas. Healthcare is a big one, but there are options in the US depending on where you live.

[@farzinfrank2553]

As if Australia is the centre of the world. It's only good if u rich Anglo white. Rest of should work like horse all our life and be discriminated by its class structure

[@jamesspitzercashout]

Its on our bucket list! Lattĕs with you guys in the morning!!

[@OurRichJourney]

You should!

[@jaimegracia5352]

Just found your channel as my wife and plan to retire to Lisbon. I will be retiring from the federal government, so really appreciate the content. Exactly what I was looking for.

[@OurRichJourney]

Just like us - retired federal government employees! So glad you found our channel! :)

[@mitp2514]

I moved out of the usa to porto and i love it.. Love your video.. Hope many people do wake up and understand the reality.

[@KO-wu2og]

Bravo! Appreciate how you delicately dealt with race issues here in the us. It’s gotten so bad I often joke that I am changing my name (my name is Karen), in any event I have always wanted to explore living overseas. Plan to visit Spain & Portugal. Thanks for the informative video.

[@MissB-ws4ni]

Spain was much much more expensive them Portugal from my experience.

[@OurRichJourney]

Yes - you must visit Spain & Portugal when you get the chance!

[@joygatewood8028]

I'm sorry for your bad experiences Karen - not far that your name is used in such a cruel and mocking way. I too am harrassed and I am an older white woman. Was harassed and cat called yesterday by several white guys in a car while I was walking home carrying bags of groceries. Ugh.

[@doloreshaze10]

@@joygatewood8028 you weren't harassed for being white. karen is a term for the stereotype of the entitled middle aged racist white woman. if you weren't one why would you be offended? 🤔

[@andrerobalo8568]

@@joygatewood8028 usually men don't cat call women in portugal on the street, but if you walk by a construction site i can't promise anything...those guys never learn

[@HeavyMental1000]

Portugal, Spain and Italy. Still making up my mind out of the three for the day I unplug from the matrix and move across the pond.

[@OurRichJourney]

Decisions, decisions . . . :)

[@lyrehlife9277]

I loved Portugal and am waiting for the borders to open so I can get there again.

[@rurouni4974]

Glad you are enjoying my country. Everyone is welcome.

[@NilDreams]

I’m presently decluttering and getting rid of stuff to eventually move there. When I was there last time I even went to see some realtors but got back here and didn’t follow through. Waiting for my daughter to finish high school. I’m so disgusted with my country (USA) right now 😬

[@sirnathanstorernbsn]

Hello! Would you mind sharing some of your realtor’s contact information, please ?😇

[@NilDreams]

Sir Nathan Store I will try to look for them when I go through my papers.

[@NilDreams]

Ms V I’m so sorry 😢

[@BR-ex9xp]

Interesting how you mentioned how you can’t go anywhere in the US without looking over your shoulder. It’s also hard to go anywhere without people giving you the death stare.

[@OurRichJourney]

Yes - we feel so much more relaxed here. :)

[@shaneekaminniefield6129]

@@annielin2894 You are not a loser. American culture is just... lost. Chin up! You are somebody.

[@shaneekaminniefield6129]

Stay strong!!! It's crazy in the US!

[@UK-sm4co]

@@annielin2894 you could move to Asia or bc to Taiwan

[@theoneaboveall6768]

I’m canadian and it’s an easy choice I mean anywhere in the world basically is better then USA or Canada fit that matter 🤣🤦‍♂️ your culture expand 10 folds . USA got 2 country close Canada north mexico south but most country in the world got multiple borders with multiple languages and different culture so I’m terms of food , travel , culture , language , knowledge, school , it’s not even a debate. there is no other country in the world when you black you need to act different like in the states I mean sure there is racism but not to the level of USA. You don’t want to raise black kids telling them to act a certain way when police do check up because you can die. There is no other country in the world where a mass shooting can happen at any level of school. No country in the world where you need to watch your back or watch ppl look a you funny like in the states. Don’t get me wrong usa is a beautiful country got beautiful places with historic places great ppl but the risk is high. There is always something going on crazy. The more days goes by the crazier it gets. It basically comes down to preferences basically are you willing to make that leap or not ? Some yes some no. I’ve moved to Switzerland and I have a place in France I speak English , French, because I’m from Canada but now I speak German and write fluent , Italian same , Spanish same, Portuguese same Thats in a short period of 3 years. I had no choice because I’m always around those cultures so I learned by force and by my own will. You be lucky to find an American not immigrant decent background speak 2 languages. That alone open up your view of the world and you see life through different lenses. It’s a beautiful thing to learn other culture and experience it. I would suggest to ppl to try it they won’t regret it. It’s fulfilling. Great works and good luck to you guys 😊🙏🏾

[@theluxuryvagabond]

Thank you both for my Sunday positive pep talk! I am just a 'average 9/5 worker' but currently started 2 side hustles this past year on my path to true independence. I am already 47 so stocking my 401k and living on that, financially will take too long. I am more than willing to work my way to Portugal and continue to work after that.....Your videos keep me motivated and continue to give me insight into a whole DIFFERENT LIFE that my husband and I can create for ourselves. Always sending you guys love from TX.

[@OurRichJourney]

Aww, Jay - LOVE your comment! LOVE that you are working your side hustles, stocking away money into your 401k, and are on your financial independence journey!!! Stay motivated and continue on your journey!!! Sending you love right back!!! :)

[@chairreader]

I lived in South Korea for a number of years and so much of what you share applies. Cheap cheap healthcare, more safe. But the food is also better.