Why FED UP Americans are Moving to Portugal

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If you're FED UP with the chaos that America is currently becoming, the high cost of living in America, the extreme politics, and want to live a better life in a cheaper but safe place with a great quality of life, then PORTUGAL may be your BEST OPTION. In this video Dave in Portugal Dave discusses everything from the TAXES IN PORTUGAL, HEALTHCARE COSTS IN PORTUGAL, BEST PLACES TO LIVE IN PORTUGAL, and HOW SAFE PORTUGAL IS.
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[@GarmischGator]

As an American living in Europe for 16 years, never been happier about my timing. Never looked back and now thinking about moving to Portugal.

[@kingmanta7679]

Till the next video comes out. Then you want to move there, you socialists/Marxists are so sad, just simps. Stay gone.

[@adelesr4965]

António Silva É bem vindo a Portugal voçê tem que aprender falar português

[@joaopina6898]

Tip number One: ask a local for houses and everyday things. Dont go for the first something-agency that promises helping you to move

[@louiscaeiroramos8051]

Hi. I'm Portugese living in the Netherlands. Films like these about Portugal, just fill my heart with joy. That is why I'm watching. So please don't get me wrong on my critical observations. Here is one: You show kind of an abandoned house at 8.12. I am sure this village is not in Portugal. Portugese rooftops and roof tiles, also of the surrounding houses are all but Portugese. You won't find a house in Portugal with a roof with bevelled edges in the ridge. (Wolfskap in Dutch). France, central or Eastern Europe probably. Can you clarify? Where did you take this shot?

[@JoseSilva-pq4ji]

It is true, it is certainly a mistake. It is a village further north. But it's still in Europe.😁

[@josesaraiva9566]

Se os filmes sobre Portugal lhe enchem o coração, porque não vive em Portugal, se diz que é português/a?

[@alexam6959]

@@josesaraiva9566 eu diria que cada um vive onde quer, ou onde pode. Os portugueses são um povo que vive no mundo todo, nem por isso deixam de amar a terra natal…

[@josesaraiva9566]

@@alexam6959 Não digo o contrário, mas os portugueses nada fazem para mudar as condições para não terem de emigrar, acredito, que se a maioria tivesse condições minimamente dignas em Portugal, não emigrava, é a minha convicção.

[@albertdash2143]

​​@@josesaraiva9566Totalmente de acordo, 😊😊ou o povinho acaba com o ps ou o ps acaba com o país, a escolha é simples!! Se alguém tiver dúvidas vejam o que aconteceu no final da 1a República com o partido Democrático, o avô do actual ps, curiosamente também tinha um tipo que se chamava António Costa, com Afonso pelo meio!!! Sabem o resto da história??

[@twoamericansandadog7212]

Thank you so much for mentioning Madeira. We toured the mainland in 2021, really liked it - but fell in love with Madeira after spending six weekend there this past winter. Now, we are doing everything we can to get out of Michigan and become islanders. As much as we loved the Silver Coast (Nazare in particular), there is nothing like Madeira. Yes, you are not on the mainland but getting out is easy. There’s even a direct flight to JFK. So much simpler than Delgado in Lisbon. Thanks so much and we love your videos.

[@ericyuan9718]

Just wondering, was Madeira too touristy? I'm also somewhat interested in Nazare, would it be a decent place for retirees, or would healthcare be a problem?

[@twoamericansandadog7212]

@@ericyuan9718 no, only when the cruise ships arrived on Mondays. The tourists are always around, but they are not overly intrusive. Also, unlike the Canaries and the Balearic Islands, Madeira is not a spring break destination. You don’t have drunk college students patrolling the streets. In fact, the annual Carnaval parade (which is wonderful) is about as far removed from the atmosphere of Rio and New Orleans as you can get. As far as healthcare is concerned, we had one great experience when we went for COVID tests. Little waiting, saw a doctor, got results fast. Private insurance (which you will need to get quick access to regular doctors and specialists) is really inexpensive. We were quoted $200 a month as a couple of two on our late 50s with pre-existing conditions. And all our prescriptions are free. This is country-wide.

[@kuyahkudey3217]

The USA has never been known for bringing people together to forget their differences.

[@brandonabner9221]

I was literally thinking the same thing. 😂

[@tyrone-tydavis5858]

America, so great that even the people who hate it refuse to leave. Let that sink in for a moment. Unlike Communist shit holes that force everybody to think and dress and act alike, in America you're free to choose how you wish to live your life. I guess the crowd who wants everybody to have one single thought in their head finds that distasteful and choose to see themselves as hapless victims being controlled by everything and everyone else..

[@kerrischuh8000]

WII, the Great Depression, 911, the country pulled together Helping each other.

[@brandonabner9221]

@@kerrischuh8000 they actually killed blacks in the south coming home from WW2 because they came off upty. Blacks n Mexicans where tripled affected during the great depression, don't know if the rest of the country really cared about them at that time. 9/11 I will give that to you. I definitely felt like a backstreet boy coming back from from Iraq

[@Pomoscorzo]

It was believed to be so for a long time. Then social media came and crushed the legend.

[@cristinafernandes5213]

Love your videos! You explain everything so nicely, even for a Portuguese as me 🙂.

[@joecox4821]

Thanks! Your insights have been extremely valuable to me. I look forward to joining you in Portugal within the next couple of years!

[@daveinportugal]

Thank you very much Joe! Hope to see you soon

[@wildlifewarrior2670]

Send me five bucks

[@marilinwisbey7403]

Very good info can you recommend a immigration lawyer, for retiree?.

[@alexam6959]

@@marilinwisbey7403 there are a lot of them. I can send you some, just send me your email.

[@paulanthony6931]

Thank you for the video presentation. Visiting Lisbon next week as a tourist for five days. My humble opinion is that foreign direct investments are great but I hope they will protect the local Portuguese to continue their standard of living. It is their country and it should remain their culture the way it is. Have a great day

[@carlooo00s]

plz don't be racist they need some diversity

[@First362]

You i$#*t, Portugal has lots of diversity.

[@jujuba5487]

We have enough.

[@pacervault3350]

@@carlooo00s There was NOTHING racist about his comment, you over-sensitve schlub!

[@feastguy101]

Yeah, nope, our politicians are screwing us big time and have opened their cheeks to all the American and Northern European “””eXpAts”””

[@carolinaarmenteros5478]

Great video. I'm originally from Venezuela. I came to live in the USA in 1992, I'm currently still living here but all the chaos that is going on here scare the hell out me. The last 2 years I have been searching for best Pacific countries that I can afford and leave in peace. I don't need luxury. I love simple life style. Thank you for this video is very well informative. I was looking into New Zealand but they have age restrictions 55+ no welcome. I found a Country in South America that believe it or not, it is the only country in South America that it is stable financially, politically and is growing, have a good infrastructure. They actually welcome people that are retired. According to a KZbin video people from Europe are choosing to retire there. The country's name is URUGUAY. Also, most people in this country speak English.

[@christiandasilva9435]

Try Portugal, te va a gustar :)

[@christiandasilva9435]

@@suricatacaricata3914 eu até podia convidar-lhe passar uns dias na Venezuela e assim vê que Portugal nada tem a ver com o meu país.

[@evee0711]

The title is deceiving, it says $500 a month but you did not show any apartments for this amount or cost of living for this amount.

[@carlosfreitas1722]

True i'm portuguese and we almost can not afford to live in our own country😔. We are becomming homeless

[@Joy-mh9xq]

Oregon's capital Portland is overrun with drug addicts and closing businesses due to their poor duplication of Portugal in decriminalizing drugs. It is beyond out of control now in Portland.

[@mikepoedtke404]

My wife and I are moving to Porto soon. For my D7 visa, we will need 6 months of private health insurance. We are not finding anything close to €80/month, more like $350 per month each. I would love to know what companies to contact for that rate. Obrigado!

[@BOULDERGEEK]

I researched Portugal for part time living and potential residency, for over a year. We were getting set to go in early 2022. However, with the Schengen Visa, we wanted to go to Eastern Europe to reset our visas after 90 days, chiefly Georgia and Croatia. With the uncertainty of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, we suspected that conflicht might devolve into mass migration, food instability and financial chaos in Eastern Europe, so we bailed on our plans. Currently living in various South American countries for a year. We will likely give Portugal, rural France, Mediterranean and Eastern European countries a try in 2024. Nice work on this video.

[@gracey5512]

What do you do for living that allows you to live all over the world? Really curious

[@xxo-deathshot-oxx2047]

@@gracey5512same I’m super curious though I’m a poor spic and got to travel Spain for three months but I’m still curious how they do it

[@ExpatCaroline]

Thanks for sharing this video. Didn't know about folks being nicer in the north. It has definitely become the new "it" place if you want to live in Europe.

[@claudia3037]

Amazing you want to come to my home land, it is awesome for sure. I've seen alot of differences through the years and always loved our "zona Oeste". Although now that Portugal is so fashionable I am thinking about moving abroad😅

[@perolagrande]

Just as long as Americans leave their nasty politics behind them before moving to Portugal. Anyone concerned about whether Portugal has Amazon Prime shouldn't move to Portugal. You shouldn't be trying to replicate your US lifestyle in Portugal, you'll never assimilate or feel comfortable if you do. So wrong about rural areas far from cities. These are some of the best places to live, with very cheap housing, great nature on your doorstep and genuine people. Status seekers and shallow people should avoid of course. There are always facilities in local towns (health care, schools, supermarkets, cafes, restaurants). Why Americans flock to the large cities and the Algarve is beyond me.

[@anthonybutler3157]

Retired to portugal 4 years ago. We have found a home. Not perfect but welcoming and hopeful

[@Mpg972]

Hi are you Irish ?

[@Mpg972]

We thinking of moving too

[@anthonybutler3157]

No from the states. More specifically 30 plus years in nyc

[@davidmelo4771]

I was born here but my parents and grandparents were born in Flores Acores. I speak fluent Portuguese. Not scared of living in USA especially when I can lawfully protect myself. I'm just sick of the way our country is going. No matter who we pick to lead our country it's still the same snake. We don't have a choice. We are told what to do and how to do it. Soon we won't have rights. Been looking to move there with all the crap happening. Thanks for the video

[@x1achilles99]

I really don't think you'll find more freedoms in Europe. The governments without exception are more socialistic. Individualism is not revered as in the U.S. which is why life is slower in Europe. And more happy! If your comment about losing all your freedoms here in the U.S. are about gun control, you'll hate Europe. Government there will have their rules up your ass on that.

[@Justmekpc]

I’m 65 and I’ve never been told what to do or how to do it I’ve also never lost any rights I do hate our two party system with little to no choice as it’s center right or off the cliff right are our only options

[@satanishangover]

​@@Justmekpc I guess everyone sees it differently, but to me Biden is lefty

[@Justmekpc]

@@satanishangover then you know nothing about politics as he’s always been center right as much as Reagan was Bernie would be considered moderate left in places like Portugal that have universal care for all its citizens

[@satanishangover]

@@Justmekpc That's the way for the left to justify its failures. Blame everything on the right. And as much as I like Portugal and prefer its system than the American one, I have been waiting 8 months for getting attended by a doctor here. I have been paying my taxes, and the 5 times I tried getting medical attention, wasn't even served an appointment. So much for universal care. Not saying it's worse than the US, of course not, bur it's very very far from "universal".

[@briandempsey4291]

Love the Tahoe shirt! I grew up there and live about 25 minutes away now! But definitely planning on bailing out of the states in 2 years!

[@maryhoward8760]

Excellent video. My husband wants to move to Portugal and I have been more than reluctant. This has helped increase my interest in moving. Thank you!

[@davis_8082]

I would totally adivse you to visit at least a month, even better two months before blindly choosing a spot to move to. Go to Lisbon, take a rental car and drive around the country. If you want to have a nice experience, , discover the south first, then take a week to drive up till Caminha right next to the Spanish Border in the North. You actually can drive north to south through the whole country in about ten hours. But take a week after discovering the south and drive up along the coast and go left and right discovering as you feel. Once reached Caminha area, take another week to drive through the mountains and countryside, more inland away from the coast back dwon to Lisbon. This should give you a pretty good idea of where you would like to settle. Enjoy your trip !!

[@daveinportugal]

Thank you for watching Mary 🙏🏻

[@antoniof9756]

@@davis_8082 My advice would be to visit twice, once in the winter and the other in the summer, so people would experience both sides of the coin, and no less then 3 weeeks each time, to feel the places.

[@josesaraiva9566]

@@senorcrypto2925 Portugal no longer exists, here you only see foreigners, the Portuguese had to emigrate, thanks to our dear rulers who like foreigners more than the Portuguese.. And I was in the military for almost 8 years...

[@serbalgg]

​@@josesaraiva9566 are you from portugal?

[@malcolmnicoll1165]

I remember my first trip to Portugal in the late 70s. It was great. I turned on the TV in my hotel room and saw Woody Woodpecker (Pica Pau) speaking Portuguese. As a kid, I thought it was hilarious. I'd love to return and retire there.

[@blessingjohnchelliah4317]

We were in Portugal in 2019 on a tour that covered both Portugal and Spain just before the pandemic. We are former Sri Lankans living in the the US . Sri Lanka has a history with Portugal having been colonized by them before the British. In Lisbon we stayed at the Atliss hotel. We also visited the famous Fatima Church. We are both retired and have travelled around 10 countries in the past 12 years. Life is good in America, the greatest country in the world.

[@stevenhull5025]

I thought most Americans retire to the Philippines??

[@ZONEPRESSLLC]

@@stevenhull5025 lol, no.

[@alexam6959]

One other thing, we don’t use dubbing in most movies, series, etc. only in ages that can’t read. We always prefer the original version with subtitles. So, you can watch most things, go to the cinema, and we also have papers in English in some stores, and books in English. 😊

[@TheBrazilRules]

​@@blessingjohnchelliah4317 Now this guy gets it

[@leconjuringchef]

Dave, félicitations 👏 Well said and up to date. Spot on. Recommendation: you might want to mention that it is not as simple as to apply for the Visa. It's an arduous and tenuous process. It is best to contact an immigration solicitor and be prepared to pay at least 3000 euros. Many European states are not as simple to just relocate. Yes, foreigners, especially Americans are sought-after, however, it's assumed that they all have "deep pockets". Most recently, prices have skyrocketed, utilities, food, travel and transport. Strikes are going on constantly. Say goodbye to dryers, dishwasher, central air and heat unless you own your own home and have these installed.

[@vascoapolonio2309]

If you describe very old Europeans Nations with many great Cultural differences from each other as "States"... boy, you are making a big, big mistake.

[@leconjuringchef]

Potato/ potata.... Our education is vastly different. Bonne chance

[@jujuba5487]

Your education? You are not even well educated, the arrogance. 😅

[@davidanderson8469]

That's how the US system works legally. You apply and get in line. The present leadership has thrown the US under the bus.

[@TheBrazilRules]

​@@vascoapolonio2309 State simply means government

[@gabeghiby6935]

bro'... I like your enthusiasm and positivity... but, obviously, you are still young and easily impressed... I lives the first 35 years of my life in the EU, traveling all over and experiencing firsthand how it is there, then I moved to the US, my adoptive home country, and I will never return there except to visit as a tourist... great places, great people, great food, to visit and experience... to live tho'... that's another story...

[@ursulapilski4358]

Great job! We are moving there hopefully in September of this year - I have dual citizenship EU and US so move should be quite easy and we can not wait - grew up in Europe and miss it a lot and my husband fell in love with Portugal years ago so he can not wait either - your videos just assure us more that we are doing the right thing, thank you PS we are eyeing Figueira da Foz for our home (planning to rent for 10 months in Coimbra to really explore the country before we buy)

[@Ingrid_Abrams]

Us also, we are visiting in June to see if we want to move there. We live in Prague

[@stevenhull5025]

Good idea. Prices will drop so renting for a year or so is a smart idea.

[@lucchese20]

Our situation and plans are the same as your Ursula. Best of luck to you and your family. 😊

[@alexam6959]

Welcome to Portugal! I think it’s a little bit of heaven 😊

[@PrudenceHolman]

Ola Dave! You make some good points in this video, and tho I hadn’t thought about some of your points, after thinking about it, I agree. Especially about lack of innovation on new ideas, professionalism- lack of or at least a different kind- lack of developed infrastructure and yes, the Atlantic is cold and wants to kill you. Funny thing: I grew up in Ann Arbor and lived on the west shore of Tahoe for a long time prior to moving to Portugal 18 months ago. We *love* living between central Portugal and the Algarve. But we’re retired and not looking to make our nut here. Cheers! PS: Your house is lovely! Best, Prudy & Rich Holman

[@petebrag]

i'm american and living in portugal. and yes, i love it. then again, portugal has always been a really nice country, i used to come here on vacation for decades.

[@basementstudio7574]

My wife and I are going to vacation in Portugal this summer. Main purpose of the trip is vacation but with an eye toward the idea of retiring there. We'll also be doing the same in Spain with a trip next year to Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia and Seville. Ideally we'd like to live about 20 minutes outside a major city so we, theoretically can have the best of both worlds: quiet home with easy access to restaurants and theater and museums. BTW, our reasons for looking outside the US for retirement are exactly the reasons you pointed out in this video.

[@daveinportugal]

That is the dream

[@leandrofernandes285]

Google Guimarães local tours by Leandro. I can show some cities in Portugal

[@basementstudio7574]

@@leandrofernandes285 Thanks

[@TheBrazilRules]

I hope you like apartments

[@tomg1247]

We spent two+ weeks on the mainland last fall staying in Pinhao, Porto and Lisbon with day trips to many towns around Porto in particular. We really like Braga as both Porto and Lisbon are both a little too big and pricey for us. We would certainly do another longer exploration trip before settling on any particular city. Walkability is top priority. We don't want a car. In May, we are going to Madeira to check it out as well. Maybe late 2023-early 2024 might be the year of the expat move from Florida to Portugal. We're not too sure we can adjust back to colder winters on the mainland and really don't want to be in the UK enclave--Algarve.

[@Sn0wY]

Winter in Portugal is not tha cold as in some parts of the United States. I recommend you to live in the south because there is way more sunny days than in the north of Portugal during winter. I recommend Setubal, Sines, Vila Nova de Milfontes, Lagos, Quarteira, Portimao, Armacao de Pera and Albufeira.

[@tomg1247]

@@Sn0wY 🙂I was just looking again at Lagos, Portimao and Albufeira, then I saw your message. I'll check out the rest of your list. The sun and warmer temps are appealing!

[@TheBrazilRules]

Walkability, only in cities. Unless you can live without proper grocery stores

[@vladvld3433]

"normal" 48% income tax is not normal. thats the maximum. depending how much you earn. but it starts from 14.5%. i thought its worth mentioning.

[@First362]

🤫 hey! Stop the encouragement.

[@RuiColumbano]

Since February 2023, by law, landlords are not allowed to charge more than 2 month of rent upfront and 2 month as a deposit. No more 12 month upfront deals!

[@markrodgers9527]

I’ve watched all your videos and really enjoyed them! Where in Portugal do you live? It’s beautiful!! Thanks for posting . Mark

[@pepeeltoro4570]

Life just got harder for my kids . I'll be fine . I'm sure I'm not the only one who feels this way.

[@martin66778]

I was very lucky to buy a 2 bed flat in Estoril in 2006 for £160,000. I have seen alot of changes especially in Lisbon since then, dont get me wrong its a lovely city but I do feel now that it is getting out of hand. Local Delta cafe which you used to have a coffee and cake for 2 euros are now hipster coffee shops in which you dont get change form 5 euros. I'm all for change and foreign investment but what made Portugal/Lisbon great was it was affordable and locals can sit with tourists alike I feel that is now changing and is going to far.

[@egrace3738]

I believe teachers, dock workers, and train workers went on strike and will go on strike due to low wages. Yeah, I'm doing okay, but those foreigners coming in and throwing money around and thinking that bc things are tough for locals, their money will 'make things happen' is bull. They may buy a piece of land or big house and then find out they don't have road access to their property, or they cannot get their appliances hooked up for months, all bc they insulted the locals. I lived in the Açores for 1 year. Great in summer. Too remote, island fever, few activities for children, VERY cold, windy, and rainy in winter. I left for the mainland and am MUCH happier here.

[@boradatravel4503]

Portugal less expensive than the USA ? Simply wrong. Lisbon is a very expensive city and salaries low. The vast majority of immigrants to Portugal are not from the USA. And young people emigrate from Portugal every day. So selling it as a paradise is absurd.

[@hemlock40]

I moved to Portugal from California two years ago, and there are too many great things to list. We were able to buy a large centuries-old country manor house with an acre of gardens and orchards for the price of a 600 sq ft condo in CA. The cost of living here is much lower, the quality of life much higher. It is true that immigration and housing speculation in Lisbon, the Algarve, the silver coast, and Porto has driven costs skyward. But in the interior of Portugal -- arguably most of the country--is a totally different story. It's far more affordable that Lisbon and still close to amenities, services, and infrastructure. But as with any location there are trade-offs to be weighed when considering moving to a new place. Do you want a quiet farm life, with land, trees, and wildlife, where fewer people speak English? Or do you want a coastal resort life in a condo with a golf course and a gin bar nearby where almost everyone speaks English? Do you want to live where it's hot and dry in the south or more green and lush in the north? Portugal has made moves to encourage immigration into areas of lower population density, but more steps need to be taken.

[@lucchese20]

Well said. 👍🏻

[@joaopina6898]

Dave! THe drug issue shouldnt be taken on that soft way! Drugs are forbiden but the crime/arrest only happens when you have more than a certain small amount. This has nothing to do or to compare with traffic - you cannot buy 1kg of cocaine or weed, from the neighbour, as we compared with what happens with US/Mexico. In fact we face a huge problem with the drugs coming from south america... I must underline - drug selling/buying is not legal in Portugal. About safety - the items that count when they made that ranking are considering the risks of terrorism and civil wars... We have a demotivated and low wages police, wich is getting weaker (by the laws and politics), and getting older, once the all country has no renoable generations and the few that we have, are not interested in becoming law enforcement agents. Sorry for the errors on my writting, ....

[@jonathancamarenaherrera794]

Great video Dave, congrats! Nice information to known. Where did you get your Lake Tahoe t-shirt? It is really cool and such a great fan of Lake Tahoe.

[@digitalreject3233]

I am retiring in 3 years. I will be getting out of the USA because I will not be able to afford living here. So, the question is where to go. I have twin 15 year old girls and would like them to come with me. Oh, and I am not your typical 65 year old. I am very active, so golf and pickleball are not my thing. Triathlon, wind surfing, bodybuilding, sailing, rollerblading, hiking, paddle boarding are just some of the thing I do. Can my daughters make a life there after I'm gone?

[@arunmirchandani8131]

Thank you for the info. Can you share what premium private insurance you hace. Secondly, you live in silver coast but did not mention it in your list of places. The kind of house you showed is what we like as well...can you share name of the city you are in and any realtor names. We are doing a scouting trip mid may to June. Thanks!

[@MGBranco]

Yes! All this new foreign people coming to live in Portugal are putting lots of stress on the natives...living in Lisbon is becoming economically impossible and people are been pushed away from the city center. Many are leaving to the country side for a more simpler and less costly life...

[@stevenhull5025]

Stay away Americans. We don't want your way of life imposed on us. Your capitalist system has plunged the average joe into nothing more than a wage slave. Stick to what you lot know best. Making wars and toppling governments which oppose you.

[@alexam6959]

I don’t think it is a problem… we have lots of room 😊 and we are a multicultural country

[@MGBranco]

@@alexam6959 yes we're but at what cost? In a way the interior it will be gradually populated witch is needed...

[@xxo-deathshot-oxx2047]

These Americans aren’t gonna let you with their daughters they will move them back to the states where and African American can do what he pleases

[@Ichsukatanuka]

It's funny how everything the US has prided itself on is found in a few different countries worldwide, Portugal, Sweden, Denmark. Great healthcare, safety, good social security, great public transport, affordable (Scandinavia is a bit pricey).

[@FighterFred]

You're misinformed, Sweden is not a safe country anymore due to unlimited muslim immigration. The welfare system is breaking down since the politicians are traitors. In fact, the country is in a low grade civil war, that's why Portugal and Spain are so popular here.

[@zafira976]

The issue with the Nothern European countries you've mentioned is the fact that they have really bad climate with way too much rainfall, it's cold for months on end and the people aren't anywhere near as hospitable and friendly as the people in Southern Europe. Also, the reason for Southern Europeans to move to the Nothern European countries in the past was the fact that the salaries used to be a lot better. That has changed over the years hugely. There is still a difference but the cost of living is also a lot higher in Nothern Europe, so the money doesn't go much further either. So, basically there is no reason at all anymore for people to move to a ountry with crap climate anymore. The mediteranian is the place to be. Of course Americans are loving it as they get to know what living and enjoying life is, rather than being worked to death, which is what's going on in the US. I think Portugal is the best place for a few reasons. Spain and Greece have been spoiled by money, with way too many tourists as well as many Nothern European retiries buying whole areas, sometimes even villages within these countries. Italy on the other hand has way too many laws and to even move there is a mission and you need permits for everything...The South of France is untouchable as it's hugely expensive to buy anything in the nice Southern towns. Portugal has it all. Unspoiled beaches, not overpopulated, great food, fantastic people with no issues and they are extremely hospitable, natural beauty, the best climate in the whole of Europe...It really is Europe's best country to live, as long as you have a decent income...

[@FighterFred]

@@zafira976 Agreed, and Portugal has far better visa rules as well. Southern Spain is very popular, lots of Swedes in Marbella for example. Often the young, successful entrepreneurs go there. Portugal is cheaper, but as you don't know the language the bureaucracy is a nightmare. So you need to contract a lawyer, which is not cheap. Southern France is of course on another level, very nice if you've the money.

[@definitelynotclickbait8283]

Are you stupid? US has never been about "safety" or social security or public transport. Traditonal american values have more to do with liberty, individual rights and low taxes which is completely different than europe.

[@jroar123]

I have worked and lived around the globe working in the Petrochemical (Oil) industry. There are 2 places I seemed to like the best. One was Kenitra Morocco, which is just south of Portugal. The only thing is that you have to be aware that it is a Muslim country and you have to be ready for some of their holidays. Other than that, I found it friendly, safe, and very affordable. The other place was Italy. I actually worked offshore close to Venice so most of my time was there or in hotels. I would spend time in Rovigo, Milan, Padova, and a few other places. I really liked Northern Italy and found some other small towns that were like living in the Swiss Alps. The cost of living was affordable depending on where you were. Obviously Milan was expensive and Venice was a tourist trap. But in Venice Mestre (where the real Vinicians live) was cheaper. So I started looking at Portugal and found the prices incredibly affordable but now that I am retired, the 20% tax has me scratching my head. I know they have a VAT tax but what other way are immigrants taxed?

[@lucchese20]

I’m no tax expert but my understanding of the NHR program for retirees is a 10% tax rate BUT this is only valid for a ten year period. Suggest looking deeper into this option for you. Brief info provided here is a tad misleading. Cheers.

[@tonistojcev6281]

Hey Dave I love the video. Me and my wife are moving there in the next two years max it might be even by 2024 June but I have a question do you know any good towns around silver cost good for kids like 8 and 6 years old? Please advise Thank you 😊

[@daveinportugal]

I will be posting a video about the Silver Coast soon!

[@JoseSilva-pq4ji]

I live in Obidos. It's an interesting place. Not very far from Lisbon. find out.

[@thaisachan]

Portugla is an awesome place to live. Good food, walkable and vivid cities, good weather... But bruh, just for foreigners, just if u have an offshore income. Taxes are feaking high for locals, and the Government is stimulating so much foreign investment that is cousing gentrification, locals obviously cannot keep up with foreigners' income. I mean, there is a reason why Portugal has so much emigration of young people to other European countries. Its kinda sad, yes, but Portugal is an amazing country, if u have the opportunity, go for it

[@TomGlander]

How much stock footage was used in the making of this video?

[@MENSA.lady2]

Big problem. US Citizens wishing to migrate to Portugal need the essential visa and work permits. They are almost impossible to obtain. Unless you're a brain surgeon or indecently rich.

[@antonioramalho1835]

I've recently been seeing some of your videos and they are really good, unfortunatly as u said the tax on portuguese people is quite harsh, and the prices of hosing are stupid high, combine that with a really low average salary and low newgraduate salary and you get what we have wich is in my opinion one of the most beautifull countries ever with top safety but a country where if I want to go live by myself I have to partner up or live in a shoebox and to make a down payment on a hose ull find that a lot of parents get a loan for theyr sons and daughters.

[@onnob]

@4:21 NHR does not stand for the Non-Habitual Tax Regime, but for the Non-Habitual Resident (NHR) program! And it is indeed a tax exemption program.

[@Allextinct]

My wife and I started talking about moving out of the US when our kids finish school. They said they want to move with us which is a win win. We talked about Italy but Portugal looks nice also. Look forward to more videos Dave. Subbed. 👍🏻

[@daveinportugal]

Thank you for subscribing 🙏🏻

[@stevenhull5025]

Rent somewhere first for a year then buy

[@annad5555]

So agree with everything you said ! Thanks for a great videos !

[@paullaverty3038]

I've been a Southern Spain 30 plus years ago and loved. It always wanted to go to Portugal to see what it's like. I'm getting ready to relocate either to Western States in America or maybe out of the country part time to full time Portugal /Spain and also the Pacific. Asian West are some of my thoughts. Plz do more In depth smaller cities very interested in seeing these over the next few months or if you have let me know so I can watch them thanks. Yes would also like to see more about rentals pricing 4ownership etc.

[@waynegarcia1199]

Portugal and it’s people are lovely. I live in Norway. But wanna move to USA! Midwest appeals 👍

[@Carwyn_the_Celt]

No, you don’t want to live here in the States. Trust me

[@MELO-u8p]

@@Carwyn_the_Celt Ahahahah

[@andreg5027]

Just two remarks, crypto is now taxed if you own it only for one year. After that is tax free. Regarding rents, it is forbidden an upfront payment of more than 2 monthly rents. Keep up the good work.

[@arieljgrasky3370]

Nice! I totally relate. Sick of it. I’m Portuguese and I can’t wait to move. I live in Omaha currently. Are you of Portuguese background?

[@camiller4916]

I’d move too if I lived in Omaha.

[@d.f.9064]

Thanks for these videos. The last place I want to go I where all the other Americans are going. I avoid them along with anyplace that accepts Cruise ships.

[@Vinc3n7]

Good one Dave! This is your niche. My wife and I hope to join you on the Silver Coast sometime this year. You scared me with the "follow me on my weight loss journey" video.

[@daveinportugal]

Thanks Vincent

[@davidodimayo7472]

Incredible video, thank you.

[@MySilentCrossing]

Spoken to a estate agent and he complained that the locals all think that the Americans are coming and that they price their houses with this belief. This may be true for some areas, but not true for most areas.

[@camiller4916]

Maybe prices will stabilize or become reasonable once the golden visa has been discontinued for a while

[@crustycobs2669]

This is the very best assessment of living in Portugal as an expat. It's a nice country if you have patience and can put up with it. It was cheap until inflation caught up with elsewhere.

[@quifix1]

I have a villa in a small village in the interior of the south, very quiet, close to a dam, which we rent at a lower price than in the big cities.

[@lost_porkchop]

I'm from there, speak the language, and know the culture, but just couldn't imagine moving there. There's nothing wrong with the place, I just couldn't decide to go somewhere to be a foreigner living alone.

[@ZONEPRESSLLC]

Alone and a foreigner, I will be going there soon.

[@lost_porkchop]

@@ZONEPRESSLLC Enjoy. I don't even like leaving the city I live in just so that I don't have to go somewhere new.

[@joaopina6898]

About your question - our only hope for the future is in fact foreign investment. Our uncontrolled borders allow everyone to come legal or illegal (and legalized after they come in), so at least we hope that some also come to help, invest, spend their money in a positive way.

[@pt5820]

As always great show. Thanks dave

[@Ingrid_Abrams]

After 10 years the tax break wears off for foreigners, and then it goes to what everyone else has(40 something percent) I have heard.

[@MarcLarsson-b8l]

Concerning Amazon, I pay a high tax on anything shipped into Portugal. Did you find a solution for that?

[@FighterFred]

The ideal for me is to move either to Spain or Portugal and get income from internet business abroad. What's the tax on that? Best place which is also close to a major hospital?

[@stevenhull5025]

Internet business??? You had better be good at it as millions of others are your competitors.

[@ZONEPRESSLLC]

What does that have to do with Portugual?

[@x1achilles99]

Muito bem. A maioria de seus informacões estão ok. Eu quero conhecer mais detalhes sobre vôce! O que é seu profesion? Solteiro? Edad? Bem rico!!!? LOL. Are you from the Bay Area? Where the heck is the Silver Coast? I learned portuguese in Porto Alegre, Brazil, but I'm pretty rusty now. I want to retire in 5 years or so and have been thinking about Spain. Portugal just seems a bit too quiet and the tallest mountain is not even 2000m! And urban Portugal has become way more expensive than Spain which still has the golden visa (for now). I spent last Sep/Oct in Spain scoping it out...but I'm still on the fence. Love your channel. Subscribed. You're helping me with my decision...along with James from "Spain Revealed."

[@beyondhealthwithghaida]

Very informative, interested in real estate, any suggestion for a warm area, close to airport,good internet and infrastructure, affordable living and property prices to suggest...thank u

[@justbdsd4569]

I want to move too but I don't know if blogging is passive or consider as digital nomad visa work. I'm so annoyed no real rules just depends on who making u slip by

[@marioscubla6558]

If many Americans move to Portugal, then where the Portuguese going to move to??? 😂😅 They are already upset about American real estate companies buying a lot of houses and keeping them empty to creat shortage of inventory and jack up the prices for Portuguese people!

[@attainableaudio4533]

Yes, America is a great country, and I love it, but yes all the things you say ring true for me... Also yes all signs point to American starting it's decline as the world number one super power, all through history it has happened to every single country and this will eventually be no exception. I'm a couple years away from making the move, just hope it doesn't get too gentrified.

[@briantrend7401]

And you haven't noticed America's decline is because of bidenkamala clown world.bum?

[@attainableaudio4533]

@@briantrend7401 started long before that... Easily the 80's, if people think it just started they haven't been paying attention, I don't care which sides in power.

[@alexam6959]

Not likely to get gentrified, we have more land than people 😂

[@tyrone-tydavis5858]

@@attainableaudio4533 Actually it started in the forties with FDR's great plan to buy votes with handouts. Instantly the work ethic went through the toilet and has been getting worse ever since. The thing that made America great was our willingness to work. No longer is that the case.

[@chickenfishhybrid44]

People talk about it like the US is just going to cease to exist even if it does decline or even if it isn't the world superpower. Frankly it would probably benefit Americans. Parts of Europe are stagnating and not necessarily doing great either.

[@desertdweller8520]

I am here. I came for the reasons that you discussed. I feel so much better here. But, it is not for everyone. Health Care in the public system is under stress.

[@alexam6959]

That’s why Portuguese are starting to have health endurance, so they can see if they prefer public or private.

[@paulomateus3275]

Just an observation, the reason drugs have been decriminalized in Portugal is not because we have no crime, but quite the opposite. In the late 90s, walking at night in Lisbon or Porto was unsafe due to heroin addicts who would mug people. There was a high level of violent crime associated with drug use, and even parking a car required paying a drug addict, or else your car would be scratched. The decision was made (which I initially disagreed with, but I was mistaken) to treat drug addiction as an illness instead of a crime and utilize our tax-funded healthcare system for treatment. This approach proved remarkably successful as addicts sought help and started providing information to the police about drug dealers, leading to a rapid decrease in drug consumption. As a result, Portugal now has low levels of drug use (although there is a slight increase in drug consumption among the wealthy, such as cocaine). However, this system relies heavily on our 48% taxes, and unfortunately, it may not be sustainable if many people evade tax payments, which is becoming a belief of neo-liberals. This creates a delicate situation as doctors, teachers, and all civil servants need higher pay, and there is significant pressure due to inflation and rising house prices for ordinary Portuguese citizens. Maintaining such a system becomes challenging if many million-dollar Americans, Brazilians, or Asians (who view European socialism as communism and resist paying taxes) want to move to Portugal without generating tax-paying jobs. To preserve the country's peace and authenticity, it is evident that those who wish to buy a house or stay in Portugal for one or two months for vacation (without living and paying taxes here) must be heavily taxed; otherwise, authentic Portugal will turn into a massive hotel devoid of any Portuguese essence. I understand your love for Portugal, and I never loved Portugal as much as when I was living in West Philadelphia during my post-doc.

[@viagenseoutrascoisas2235]

Thank you for sharing ❤️

[@zetsun0]

While I'm all up for bringing new people into my country, honestly this is destroying our housing sector, Our government is too lax in taxes and isemptions on imigrants, and It's sad that I can't see myself owning a house before I'm 35, and I have a higher paying job than 60% of the population, so I can't even imagine the despair of families that live on minimum wage. The massive imigration to Portugal from other wealthier countries should be restricted, or in the very least, highly regulated and taxed. Investment funds have a say in this as well, but what the statistics won't tell you here is that our government is one of the most corrupt in europe, (probably) only followed up by Greece.

[@stevenhull5025]

you can say that of any country. Immigration increases pressure on housing, health care and local infrastructure.

[@zetsun0]

@@stevenhull5025 i highly doubt that happens for rich countries because of their already high GDP and € per capita this would be an issue because only a very small % of immigrants would have higher buying power. Portugal is one of the poorest countries in Europe.

[@rickworthy6984]

Very nice and very informative video Dave, Obrigado! x

[@MrGman2804]

I used to visit the US a lot from the late 1970's until the mid 1990's from the UK. I always loved it. That said I have only been once or twice since 9/11. I feel as negatively about the UK as you do about the US. The same things are happening, and in particular expensive real estate, and the rise of popularism. That said, if I could get a green card to live in the US, I would be very tempted. There are so many different options. You can choose your geographical situation and climate. It has become an expensive place though. I think that is one reason why Americans look elsewhere. It is the same with the UK. People who want to get more out of their retirement funds are looking at places where their money goes further.

[@chickenfishhybrid44]

Lots of the US is still affordable to live. If you're willing to live outside the downtown of the big cities at least.

[@TheBrazilRules]

Sadly, they can't disallow foreign investment. All of the youth moves out of the country for better pay. They need SOMEONE to pay taxes

[@MDYarbrough]

We're coming to silver coast to retire.... Later this year..... What did you pay for your house??

[@joaobarbaca3097]

my friend rent is impossible rn in portugal you are much better buying off a house paying off the loan monthly is far far cheaper than paying rent people are abusing rent and the lack of habitation its better to go to areas like vila franca, sintra, loures, setubal trafic can be bad so i would recommend loures better roads there and alot of development. also odivelas and amadora but i dont recommend those

[@First362]

GOD help Portugal. It was 2nd safest tied with Japan about four years ago, now it's place is down to 4th.

[@Ingrid_Abrams]

Yeah, and as of Jan 2023, the US is in the 129th place in safety ranking. "The United States ranks at 129th with a score of 2.44, marking the country's score "low." Just above the U.S. is Azerbaijan, and just below is Brazil." LMAO

[@josesaraiva9566]

Viriatus PC Actualmente 6º lugar, não tarda e estamos em 10º...

[@JoaoOliveira-rk8gv]

6th now. Going down the drain

[@stevenhull5025]

and ask the average Japanese citizen what they think of the Americans and you will get a good idea of what to expect in Portugal

[@josesaraiva9566]

@@stevenhull5025 Good morning And what does the average Japanese citizen think about American citizens? Thanks.

[@vonheise]

I don't believe that you mentioned the language barrier. Portugal sounds interesting, much like Panama, but less Americanized, however panama uses the American dollar, and most all speak some basic English, and some fluently.

[@robertwinkel9209]

Where on the Silver Coast do you live? We are like you, Americans here for a year now. We bought a house near Lourinha.

[@MariaNunes-po5rc]

3.000 euros rent for an apartment in Lisbon?? The landlords are very greddy. They don't care if the natural citizens are going to live on the side walk. How fair is that.,,?? I hope this injustice will end soon... And it will for sure.

[@birimuxa]

Esse moinho que aparece aí no video, NÃO é definitivamente português, mas gosto muito dos teus videos, inteligentes, incisivos e bem dispostos. Obrigado 🙂

[@MamaLlama007]

Almost did not click because the thumbnail girl isn't "Dave in Portugal". Over-all good info & content! We hope to visit on a recon trip this year for retirement options.

[@daveinportugal]

😜

[@ebberheguedusch1935]

Thanks for sharing your Wisdom; How far is Caiscais from where you ar

[@choosetoshine2610]

Excellent content and delivery. New subscriber. ❤️

[@sharonwright7932]

Thanks so much….very informative!

[@justinhassell7377]

The problem is that as people flee America for Portugal, it will become too expensive

[@SERGIO-cr6uy]

It's obvious but it's mostly on the big cities and towns by the beach. Depends on what you're looking for too. Remember, Portugal is in Europe, you can get low-cost flights & cheap buses for weekends away to the UE (Morocco isn't far away either). Nowhere is perfect, you must compromise on some points.

[@stevenhull5025]

Think of America as a dog with fleas. The fleas will abandon the dog and "flea" to Portugal

[@TonyLiveTV]

I think it’s funny that you’re wearing a Lake Tahoe T-shirt while filming this video.

[@REASONFORTRUTH]

Yes Court foreign companies or they will be subject to tourism which is very unstable

[@johnpaul-db8et]

Great info Dave thanks

[@veronicaperezmedia]

Would love to know where you get your health insurance? I'm also yet to see property for the price you depict. I'm guessing that only exists once you're in the country and can talk to locals? As it's sure not online

[@JP7onEarth]

We bought ours online working with a broker. Bought it three months to avoid waiting periods when we begin living there in late March .

[@jamesparnell1131]

Hi Dave! Good video, thnx! Could you please give us the name of the Insurance? Thank you

[@quifix1]

@@jamesparnell1131 There are several, the most famous perhaps multicare

[@barryjohnston9646]

Thanks for this vid dude. I'm approaching that age where you start looking around for peace and quiet. My lady's fam migrated out of the Azores to North America in the late 50s. As I looked around, Portugal repeatedly showed up on my radar. My girl was born here and didn't understand the lure of Portugal. Your vid smashed her reticence. I'm sold. Glad I stumbled on this vid.

[@diogo6147]

Great video Dave ! Keep it up 👏

[@daveinportugal]

Thanks Diogo 🙏🏻

[@lisamccloud3750]

What is a way to get to Mediera from the US WITHOUT flying. That looks horrible.

[@HampshireSports]

Great video, thanks 👍

[@leonelduarte1822]

Dave, I love your videos. Visit us at Douro Valley, lets have a barbecue there

[@yozzx7084]

Is videos like this that are destroying Portugal for the Portuguese people that already lived here before. Both me and my boyfriend are software developers and we can't buy a house because the prices are insane due to Americans and others coming to Portugal to live with a lot more income in their pockets. This is why the Portugal youngest generation will have to imigrate. I will have to leave this country unfortunately if I want better conditions. So everytime I go to Lisbon and see more and more people talking in other languages instead of Portuguese on the streets, I get sad. I wish Portugal didn't allow people to come live in Portugal so easily. We should be more like Japan. I think in some years, there will not be that many Portuguese left in this country and that's just sad. Portugal is becoming the country for everyone except for us Portuguese...