Why AMERICANS Who CAN'T AFFORD America are Moving to THIS Country!
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I was born in Tenerife (Canary Islands) fortunately here we have everything that you have found in Portugal, affordable cost of living, security, comfort, good level of sanitary facilities and even free of charge and excellent weather throughout year.
I know what you feel because I know US and it is a completely different world. It is wonderful to be able to have a coffee at any time of the year in a square and enjoy the atmosphere. 🎉
Just as I tell you, I know what it feels like and how it is enjoyed. Another important factor is being able to enjoy the local idiosyncrasy, its gastronomy, customs and being able to integrate into them. Thanks for your videos.
I share most of your thoughts on this. You should ever know my land so you could compare. A big hug and my best wishes from Tenerife, Canary Islands. 🇮🇨👍
The American dream has become escaping America for a vast majority of people. More than a few friends from the military never returned to the US. They typically visited the US before getting out of the military and immediately left again with no desire to ever return again. Soon as I can find a Remote position I too will be leaving the US.
I just found your channel. Glad I did. I am an American and the new American dream is to get out of America. And it is true, safety is a huge issue more than ever. We are being invaded currently. I have been wanting to leave for awhile and I have been trying to convince my son to get out as well. There is a better life out there.
I live in Hawaii 40 years, born and raised in NJ. I still think life could be better! 😢
In answer to your last question, I am English rather than American but, yes, the past couple of years I have had my eye on Portugal as my doorway out of my withering country. I was half way out to Finland when the Brexit vote hit and removed my right to residency so, tho' the climate is not exactly the snow and ice I love, Portugal's willingness to let money talk when it comes to moving home is very enticing.
I'm sure you'll find many other things very welcoming in Portugal too 🇵🇹
Indeed it has enticed foreigners and impoverished the locals. The mantra of let money talk is short sighted. Any country that lets it’s citizens down is ethically unfit. Governance at a very low ebb, bad education, institutions with low salaries for teachers,
Health precarious , as default of state services and low salaries to medics are a fact. Huge debt by government to state institutions guarantees sooner or later strife, instability, rise in crime. This hollow appreciation of countries must end! People must be accountable for in depth knowledge of the real state of affairs of a country. Without it, eventually trodden on citizens will turn against foreigners! The remedy for change is not ignore but evaluate and set accountability for your ethical footprint.
Enough me, myself and I! Portugal is on a down spiral. What they give one day, they take away the next. The essence of the Portuguese has been eroded and being myself half, I bitterly resent this. I do view settling for pollutants very sad.
Interesting, I'm English (with a Finnish mother), and was thinking of moving there 😀 but it's a big step
I understand that fully from a personal perspective. I would think the same when I would live in the US, had to work 24 hours a day (the modern slavery that is going on in the US ). Work life balance is generally much better in Europe, generally much more culture, much better quality of food, healthier life style (pedestrian instead of car centric for example ) plus Portugal offers next to that very low living costs, a nice climate and as you mentioned friendly people. But when it is happening on a large scale like you see in Lissabon, then it hurts the locals too much. Its almost if the Expats concur the city instead of adapting and integrating in the local culture. You see it also in cities like Amsterdam: there the expat communities get so big that english is pushing away the local language and you have to order in english also the Dutch themselves. A lot of expats that are coming to Portugal don't want to explore a new culture: they like cheap houses, nice weather and cheap food I am afraid. A lot of them don't even learn the local language. An attitude that I don't agree with, that I find personally disrespectfull. And I am not a nationalist, me and my wife lived in different countries as well, I like internationality, together we speak six languages fluently (my wife even a little Hebrew, learned on the Kibbutz, so 6.5 languages..) . I am part of that world, but we always respected the local culture and learned the local language. That is what makes it really interesting in my point of view. You see the same unfortunately in tourism; much Northern Europeans that are visiting Portugal or Spain just want to escape the bad weather. A pity, there is so much culture to explore. And also a pity for big parts of coast lines that are destroyed by ugly mass Hotel complexes, especially in Spain. But I am sure it is not the good weather that brought you to Portugal, coming from Israel ;) Good luck in Portugal enjoy the local culture and succes with your channel. / Greetings from Switzerland, ערב טוב, Ronald.
Thank you for sharing your perspective, Ronald. You make a valid point about the importance of respecting and integrating into the local community when relocating to a new place. I personaly am doing my best to communicate in Portuguese as much as I can. appreciate your well wishes
Yesss!!! I’m turning 50 this year! I’m ready to move abroad.
Im glad I came across your channel. I was born in Peru but I grew up in the USA since I was a child. I’ll be retiring in 5 months and I have been eyeing Portugal to retired. I’m afraid to do it alone but you’re doing it. Maybe I should research more info on visas. Is it easy to find people to hang out with?
Portugal is a welcoming place, and while it can be a big step to move alone, there are plenty of friendly expat groups here. Regarding visas watch my video about how I moved to Europe 🌟🇵🇹
I would first go on holidays outside peak season to Portugal and Spain and make only after a decision
Same with Australia
10 years Tax Exemption might come to an end soon as I heard for the Foreigners retiring in Portugal .
Time to think of going to another country , there are far too many foreigners already in Portugal causing a huge price increase in properties and causing other issues as well .
Indeed the prime minister has announced the NHR tax benefits are coming to an end in 2024
I have questions if you don’t mind. Were you married/ divorced/ widowed? Do you have children ? Where did you move from and did you have any family there? Are you having symptoms of menopause? I am really just curious what made you wanna leave and how do you survive financially?
Have you watched my other videos?
@@Daphna. yes they don’t answer all these questions.
😮😮? I'm sure she hasn't seen any of your videos reason why she asked it's a valid question ?@@Daphna.
Isn’t taxes in Portugal very high? I was just in Northern Spain and Portugal . It seems like things in Portugal is a lot more expensive.
Portugal is not as cheap as it used to be, but reasons for living here are beyond just cost of living . Wishing you the best on your journey to find a place to call home
Hi from Umbria! I like your videos very much! Bravissima!
Thank you lovely
Awesome....really good to know
Lets hope they leave their weird ideas behind
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Exactly🙄
Yes leave your ideology in the USA please ❤
The world is open to all. You should have the freedom to go wherever you want. I don’t subscribe to the notion of country.
I've definitely have thought about moving to Portugal......
Best of luck with your journey
How Israel’s can know what’s going on in America? Just out of curiosity
It’s so lovely.😊
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Spot on!
I American looking to live abroad. I'm not wealthy am at retirement age. Don't know where to start?
What I've learn't most Americans are moving to Belize land is cheap property is Cheap. Near America if needed.
Belize no way
Hey Daphna, wow, great channel you have. Do you know:
1. How much do I pay to an immigration firm there to get my D7 visa?
2. As a retiree from the US, how much taxes do I pay to Portugal. It's my only income from outside Portugal. I do plan to get a job in Portugal, but I am not sure if employment is allowed under D7. Pls help, thanks!
3. Can you apply for the D7 upon arrival or from the US or any Portuguese Embassy outside Portugal ? Thanks!
You’ll need to verify these details with the official authorities
D7 is a retirement or passive income visa. To work, you need another visa. They now have a Digital Nomad visa if you are working for a company outside Portugal. You will find it extremely difficult to get a job in Portugal. That's not the way to go!
Thank you...❤ How would someone bring over a family dog from the U.S.
Good question. I have friends who did that so I know it’s possible
Proof that there are still a few normal people in America :)
Working in the United States and then retiring in Portugal is almost like cheating. On average the cost of living in Portugal is 50% less, so retiring in Portugal is like doubling your money. See you in 8 years, 1 month, and 12 days. 😊
Wanting a better life is cheating???? People cannot afford basic necessities in the us nothing wrong for looking for somewhere they can like
Retiring in Portugal does offer some great financial benefits, also tax-wise. Enjoy the journey,
If you can afford it, buy your property now. You can always use it as a base for holidays and renovate it over time as and when funds allow. Eight years from now, property prices will be dramatically higher and who wants to spend the first years of retirement looking for somewhere to live and those first years living on a building site.
I’m quite surprised at your remarks! Don’t want to rain on your parade but in Algarve I’ve met 1 US lady in 5 years! Health? Where? What? Hospitals closing down, loss of medical staff, rising prices, rising poverty, expensive rentals, thousands of apartments standing empty because of greedy landlords wanting tourist prices. Influx of immigrants and rise in crime.
The EU a negative force for stability. You know there’s a saying which can apply here ‘Os gostos não se discutem’ good luck!
I value your perspective. Thanks for sharing
Just because you only met 1 person from US only means that you don't hang around where the foreigners hang out. There are plenty of private hospitals, rising prices are everywhere in the world, rentals are more expensive because of high demand, apartments standing empty are because of poor government policy, rise in crime still low, crime changes up and down every year. Economy gets worse, crime goes up but that is everywhere, not only Portugal.
@@davidmartinspresents your claims are very lame. I assess that which is my environment. I don’t hang around foreigners because being a foreigner does not entice me at all. State-owned hospitals are being closed or hacked to make place for privately-owned hospitals. Not that many and, very unreliable. For instance during COVID patients were refused entry at the hospital for various reasons - age, pregnant, type of insurance. So not guaranteed services! As always, private means expensive, change in rates, less conditions accepted and every excuse to say NO! Portugal is a hat in hand country. Its
citizens are paid less than anywhere in the going defunct EU. So what is apparently good for immigrants is at the cost of the country. Time for populations to procure the best within themselves and help protect those that receive you so charmingly well! Welfare of nations are no longer provided for by their governments so being honest about the state of countries is a duty! Please refrain from using blah sentences like your last sentence. It makes my stomach churn! HELP!
@@davidmartinspresents Earlier in the day I took my dog for its usual hygiene stroll. A beautiful dog came darting towards us. She was full of fun and ran around us. I was concerned she might be lost but, further up the ramp, I met Emma’s owner. An elderly gentleman. Actually an American. In short he told me he was dismayed at how hard it was to find an apartment. He said he thought he was going to be homeless! Found a place, very expensive! He said he could not believe how prices for homes, food and other amenities are rising in Portugal. He said he’s from Minnesota and now prices are lower there! Please don’t compare this country with others! Just know that when a country hits ‘unsustainable’ it becomes totally unappealing. The consequences are dire! Second American in 5 years.
@@deannabollo170 If you don't hang around foreigners then don't imply the video author is wrong on the number of Americans in Portugal. Complain to the government that hospitals are being closed and don't vote for them if they are not doing anything. It's your duty to hold your elected politicians accountable, don't blame the issue on immigrants.
I know I can Not retire in USA . I am looking for affordable countries.
Wishing you best of luck and an enjoyable discovery journey
I'm an American in my 50's who has dreamed about Portugal for years now. The American dream is dead here and has been for years now with it only getting worse day by day. Hope to be there in the next few years to retire in peace.
Sorry to hear that. hope Portugal brings you the peace and comfort you're seeking in your retirement. Wishing you all the best on this next chapter
Be careful.. Algarve is under a severe drought...
Agreed. Life in the US is terrible. I’ve been living abroad for the past 25 years and had to return last year as my father was dying of cancer. Everything has changed a lot and it’s so depressing compared to the other places I’ve lived. Can’t wait to leave and settle into my safe European home.
thats how i feel about australia after being here 43 years ,,theres something in the air for many of us it seems ..good luck mate
Portugal sounds lovely!
Great channel Daphna. Do you have a video on health insurance options? I’m in my 50’s with pre-existing conditions and the online simulations I’ve obtained are high and it’s unclear if they cover pre-existing conditions. Thanks
That’s a great topic
I hear you and want to add that many Canadians also decided to leave Canada for the same reasons as Americans. I am Polish Canadian and planning to go back to Europe soon. I've been living in Canada for the past 20 years and it breaks my heart seeing the destructive path the country is on Sending lots of love to everyone here. I just found your channel and really like it. New subscriber! ❤
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I’m an English Black woman in my late 50’s and visited Portugal and feel in love with This beautiful country and I’m planning on moving there to work remotely
This trend is making life difficult for locals since the house pricing to buy or rent is making life impossble for us..
I acknowledge the problem of locals being priced out of the market, but on the other hand, the investments from foreigners, and programs like the golden visa have brought in tremendous wealth improving Portugal's economy and lifting it out of poverty
@@Daphna. Not true.. Portugal is became poorer because housing is becoming Impossible for everybody... Thats a definition of a poor country.. golden visa just helped the international real estate speculatiors... try to read local newspappers
@@Daphna.I understand that foreigners use that argument (maybe not to feel guilty) but speculation due to foreigners investment collapsed the life of the Portuguese. Just think about this: the use of antidepressants increased 300% amongst our people. We cant afford to live in our country and cant afford to move to better places. Food for thought!
Hawaii housing is outrageous all bought up by wealthy people and the locals are scattered and few now.
@@carlaisidoro2491 This trend has happened within the US too. People sold houses in expensive San Franciso California (west coast) and bought houses in Portland Oregon (west coast) with money left over. People sell houses in both cities and buy more house for less in Texas. Housing in inland states is much less $$ than on the west coast. One doesn't have to move abroad to find cheaper housing in the US. And antidepressant use has increased in the US since/because of the pandemic just a couple years ago. I think these livability issues are becoming global.
Australia has become so expensive..
I am looking around for a place to retire and Portugal is at the top of the list. I didn't know they have now included the Algarve in the restrictions...
3:40 Yes you see this everywhere, even in the Netherlands
Portugal could be an interesting option but one would probably have to be at least intermediate level in the Portuguese language first before moving there, I imagine. It's one language that I haven't studied.
You bring up a valid point about language. Luckily, in Portugal most people speak English. So learning Portuguese is not necessary to make the move to Portugal. Personally, I am learning Portuguese because I want to be able to communicate in Portuguese in everyday situations
Portuguese are very good in English. Their pronunciation is very good. Of all the issues to consider, language would not be a big issue. Portugal is very bureaucratic and staff in the various state bureaus will pride in only speaking Portuguese but otherwise it’s not bad at all. Good luck.
Fortunately, the modern Portuguese population, up to the age of 40, speaks English. At the free public school, all students take English classes for 7/8 years. Compared to the United States, people only speak English because they think there is no need for any other language in the world. I am Portuguese and speak 4 languages. the normal thing for an American to say is 1 or 2. for people who live on the border with mexico, spanish.
@@guillaumedessaints7254 without a doubt more Portuguese today speak English. This is the effect of technology which is very English orientated. It’s not factual that up to 40 everyone speaks English. Depends very much on the type of work they do and their social standing. They do have the best diction. Where are pupils studying 7, 8, years English? State personnel do not speak English and in hospitals English is often not the preferred language. These days there is a tendency for locals to expect foreigners to speak the local language. They are more and more alienated from foreigners as the negative impact on living conditions and cost has impacted heavily on the country. The demands for the language depends entirely on work circumstances. Short-term rentals and tourism running rife as governments concentrate on ‘abstract wealth’ to the detriment of populations. Unsustainable, the world is in crisis as greed is up against moral decency.
The language is most important. First I heard everybody speaks English. That is only true at some places. Outside the big cities English won't help you much. Even if you only speak basic Portuguese will make you see smiling faces. Just don't expect you would understand a word. Their goal is to be the fastest speakers, and to get there they omit as much from the words as possible. Obrigado mean thanks, but if you swallow most and say just brigad you are much faster ;-)
That my American dreams! Leave America 😅🎉 How are kids education? Do you see a lot of kids playing soccer... that all I want for my son 💓
I am so happy to find this channel! I love it!
Thank you sweetheart
Portugal is a lovely country however a lot of older Americans can't afford such a high investment. We move to countries with a low cost of living where you can live on just Social Security, pensions and savings, spending $1500-$3000.month. This allows us to enjoy all the benefits without draining our bank account to buy property or making a long-term commitment.
I am ready to leave. but I want to travel, explore and see where the best place for me.
Sounds like you're about to go on an exciting adventure
I am mid 50's American just starting to look for possibilities to move away when I retire. I suppose I could afford to live here in retirement if I was interested in South Detroit or Gary, Indiana. Hhmmm, Detroit or Portugal -- tough call.
Not a tough call at all! Do you like sunshine 300 plus days out of the year, fresh food at still affordable prices, good wines, friendly people, good health care, people who speak English in most medium to large towns? Then Portugal is the place to be!
If you are of Italian heritage, did you consider Italy ?
Portugal is perfect for me at the moment
thank you for sharing.
Thanks for watching!
The politics in the USA are very scary now. As a gay couple, we were afraid to remain in the USA
We Portuguese don't have any objections on welcoming foreigners to our country but our government is not making the right policy just letting all kind of people entry event with no visa or working contract and that can be a big issue on a near future. Many are coming from cultures not suitable with our own.
I acknowledge the immense difficulties immigration to Portugal brings for the local people in many ways. At the same time it’s important to keep a balanced perspective and remember that foreigners helped portugal pull out of poverty
@@Daphna. don't make me laugh with your coment Sir with no sense. If you say many foreigners love my country for still having businesses opportunities and peaceful environment I will believe you and respect your coment.
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