Pros and cons of moving to Portugal
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- Опубліковано 5 жов 2016
- In this vlog I talk about some of the pros and cons of moving to Portugal and a brief comparison between Spain and Portugal from a cost of living and quality of life point of view.
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I watch many people that want to come live to Portugal And Portuguese people saying that this is a shitty country and things like that, I'm from Madeira Island and I'm living now in Porto. and I can tell that we have a shitty economy but that everyone knows but what not everyone realizes is that we are afortunate for living in a such sunny and beautiful country, a place where people in Hollidays to enjoy our mountains, our beaches, And our amazing food, one thing I can tell to every people from foreign countries that If you don't have studies or some kind of special abilities or money moving to Portugal is an horrible idea specially if you have family like a wife/husband and kids, in that case you should choose a country with a strong economi and come to Portugal in Hollidays, but if you are old and retired and want an awesome place to live.. please.. you're welcome... if you have qualifications and work experience and you just don't give up of you want... please you're welcome to, just. remember, awesome mountains, awesome beaches, awesome food, awesome people, but shitty economy Tks for spending the time to Read this.
Something similar happens in Spain, or even in UK. They don't know what they've got till they start lacking.
I was in Portugal, and in spite of some troubles I could realize I think it's a good country to live. It could be much worse, and it's the same I can say about my own country, Spain.
Argentinean guy here: I came the first time to Portugal (Lisbon) for a girl, because I thought she was beautiful. The second time that I came, it was because I fell in love with her. In a few months I will come back (to Porto) because I fell in love with the Country. Anyone who thinks that Portugal is a shitty country, either is filthy rich (and cocky) ignorant (because Portugal have so, so, so, SO MUCH to offer), or plain stupid: as a guy from South America, I couldn´t choose any other country in Europe to try to settle. I´ll be in Porto on March 22th, fica vontade de fazer a um Argentino conheçer a súa cidade? porque lembre as minhas palavras: eu foi pra lá por uma menina, e a menina já não fica comego. Mas Portugal, ai...Portugal. Já vou a deixar as saudades por tí: Já vou.
Portugal is a wonderful country and I have hopes of retiring there one day
Hi, I am a recent retiree and want to live either in Portugal or Andalucía Spain for a couple of years before coming home to settle down. I don't want to be where all the tourists go but I want to be in a town big enough for good veterinary hospitals and activities and of course warm enough. Any suggestions are very welcome. I love to garden and cook outside. Love to all that love Portugal
I’ve recently bought an apartment in the Algarve. I LOVE Portugal - great countryside, beaches, people, food, wine and culture. I hope to spend a LOT of my retirement there 😁
I see a lot of Portuguese immigrants that live in the USA, moving back to Portugal once they retire. It's a beautiful country.
That's a real truth, they was living in the USA but had never forgotten Portugal.
Here they can get more for less!
except all the pork chops i see around me can't afford to go back anymore because of the euro! luckily my parents invested wisely property here and there so they can go back and forth
@@Jesuscger
Robert Fernandez that’s my plan too...but I’ll be coming from Canada!
They only go to the US for opportunity they never intended on spending the rest of their lives there. Do you blame them? Life in Portugal is much better
@@healthshapenbody couldn't agree with you more.Portuguese immigrants leave Portugal phisically but they take my country in their hearts,
Lovely to see small snippets of the area I lived in for 3 months in early 2017. I miss it and plan to go back soon. Obrigada ~
I come from Spain. I think both countries, Portugal and Spain are just great. We have many problems, like bad economy and bad politicians (actually our economy is strugling just because our gutless politicians) But we both have fantastic people, quality of life, history, picturesque villages... We definitely have to work together!!
I am very happy of your work here, trying to spread reasonable and objective information about Portugal and Spain... Thank you for doing so.
Regards from Madrid and Merry Christmas.
You keep voting in socialist, leftist parties. Traditionally they are economically illiterate. You need to vote for a party that will reinvigorate the economy and take on the tough questions which leftist either dodge or lie about.
@@starryian007 True, but unfortunately the right party despite some good approach on economy and growth during its periods have gained a reputation of corruption because of so many cases last years; this is challenging the Imo neccesary turn to the right ( plus the majority of the media is pro left).
This is exactly the type of onsite info I am looking for, regarding Portugal. Thank you, Stuart!
Hi there, we've been enjoying watching this. It's lovely to discover how we can share and learn so much from
each other through channels such as this. Look forward to more from you.
Please do not pay attention to these Portuguese saying to the English people to go away. I find English people very polite, well educated and friendly. They are one of most polite people I´ve met. They are more than welcomed here in this country and they only helped us to grow in different ways. Please enjoy our country, because we Portuguese obviously can´t figure out how to do that.
João Félix iv never heard that from the videos iv watched. Most people say that Portugal is very welcoming to everyone. I mean it probably doesnt help when people come to the country expecting them to automatically know english or wjatever other language. I'd say go home to 😂
If I lived in Portugal, I plan on 10 years. I'm learning the language now. Just started. If the people didn't even attempt to try and speak the native language I'd probably go on and help in Portuguese and allow them to not know what I'm saying anf for them to blindly follow me around 😂
João Félix tenho dúvidas que seja português e os ingleses dizem a todos que se vão embora do país dele, e sei isso por experiência. Que comentário tão inculto e injusto.
nunca ouvi tal coisa João... I've never noticed such a thing João... Relax!
João Félix. English saying same for me in england ,go away
We went to Portugal for vacation from the US and it was wonderful. All of the people we met were patient with us and very helpful. We spent time in Lisboa, Coimbra, Guimaraes, Braga, Barcelos, and a tiny town called Vieira do Minho. The history is so rich. The food was excellent (the seafood and the wine). There was a time when we weren't sure where to go for the bus and an older gentleman, who didn't speak English but understood my Spanish, walked us to the correct spot and made sure we knew how to get back. Your country deserves much better than what it has suffered under. Your people are lovely.
Wow. 70K 3 bedroom apartment is a dream indeed considering that nice view of the ocean.
thank you for the upload. Much appreciated
Thank u. I wish my family never moved from there but at less they picked Hawaii. One day I'd like to move there.
I have an apartment in Peniche, lovely place
I have a vacation home near by. It's a very nice and cheap place to vacation. There's a big surf and fishing culture there.
Thanks mate great review you gave there. 👍
Glad you enjoy Portugal, thank you for your review! Well wishes
Hey, thanks ! I am from peniche to and i work for "silvercoast living" in praia d' el rei
Really surprised when you said you were in peniche , grew up in that area and going to Baleal as our beach, cool to see a video about it :) missing it as I’m living in England
Yo he viajado por Portugal y estoy de acuerdo contigo, en todo lo que dices
As English learner I like your pronunciation because is easy to understand every words you say. Thanks
Great video!
Thanks, that was great.
I love how you mentioned that people jump right in if they feel that you don't speak the language, its because Portuguese people are the most accommodating people you , me, or any one else will ever meet. They just want to communicate with any one at any cost that's the reason Portugal where pioneers in navigation of the so called new world.
richards555 I agree with you....suspect he intended no offense at all, just that: when others are trying to learn a new language they wish to learn (as they are in a new host country, THEY want to be accommodating, etc.), they simply need/like to have the opportunity to practice it.
I'm from Brazil, usually we change the language thinking about not making the foreigner uncomfortable, but I never imagined tourists wanted to face some discomfort on purpose in order to learn our language, that's interesting! Thanks for the insight. You see, misunderstandings are so easy to happen, even with the best of intentions.
you speak brazilian, not portuguese... let's not mix things up
Brazilian does not exist as language. Brazilians speak Portuguese with other accent. Just that.
@@mikatu kkkkkk you must be american !!
@@julioflores7577 It's more than the accent. I often see it listed as two different languages. Of course, it can't be that hard to adapt to one or the other.
An interesting video about a country that I would definitely like to visit and look around. I have a good friend in the UK and my plan is to get him to join me in lovely Portugal for a couple of weeks.
The only reason we jump in to another language is to help you guys, we get very proud if you try to speak our language but our main goal is to help you as quick as possible. Oh... and a tip... we reeeeeally rather prefer english if it's you mother language than spanish... no need to kill both languages ;)
"Spanglish" ;)
@@YoungRapperWL97 They are probably happy to have the opportunity to practice speaking English with a native. 🙂
@@YoungRapperWL97 I agree with you. Unfortunately learning another language after learning English isn't really popular.
Luís Alves u are funny 😄
NA realidade é Castelhano e não espanhol
My mother is from Portugal and my father is from Germany. I grew up in both countries but now live in Berlin because it’s much easier to find work and make money here, and while I love Germany because I’m half German my heart belongs to Portugal and her beautiful beaches and sunny skies. It is my dream to retire in Ericeira, the village where my mother’s from 🇵🇹 💜
Do you like Portugal more than Germany?
azure kite I like both countries but yes, I think if i could only choose one it would be Portugal. The weather and food and way of life just suits me more. Sunshine, amazing seafood, gorgeous beaches, and Portuguese people IMO know how to enjoy life more than Germans 😉
@@bananaborz1 I'm Portuguese as well. I'm Portuguese-American. My great-great grandfather was ethnic Portuguese from British Guiana.
azure kite uma vida portuguesa, a boa vida 😎
@@bananaborz1 was that a insult?
Great informative video! Thanks for sharing.
You sound Australian. What made you leave the great land down under for Europe?
Beautiful country. Have a nice day to all of you.
Enjoyed it so much I will subscribe 👍👍
the peniche area is fantastic ... i usually go there once a year on vacations, I also live in spain (north west)
Spent 3 months in Peniche back in 1986. It was great.
So many good options.
yes yes you are right
Hi Stuart, Thanks for the Portugal info. We're heading there next month from the Gold Coast to escape the Christmas & Schoolies barage of drunken lunatics. Interesting the ocean is so cold even in summer.
I live in the USA I enoyed learning about Portugal would love to come there one day.
You can come anytime,we will welcome you with open arms.
Such a beautiful country with incredible history.
Good video.
Hey mate!Couldn't agree more.
I'm actually a Spaniard (from the other side of the Minho) living in the US for the last 28 years. Making plans to retire in the VERY near future. Unfortunately (for them) it won't be Spain.
It'll be Portugal.
Can't wait.
You are welcome!
Do you like Portugal more than Spain?
Nice video.
According to a quick search, the required monthly income for a Portuguese residence visa for people not planning to work is €1100/month (subject to change, so do check.) Not bad.
How does silver coast compare to say Algarve or Porto? Could you do a video on comparisons between different cities in Portugal?
Exactly what was looking for
Grasias
😀 very nice video 👍
Two years after he says Portugal “struggle with unemployment”, Spain has 15% of unemployment and Portugal only 6.5%!!! So which one is struggling with unemployment???
Espana
There is another reason to come to Portugal, if you live in a region called Beira Baixa in Castelo Branco city, you have a good industrial zone right between Lisbon and Madrid, two capitals that are only 2:30 hours distant.
The weather is also very good with a lot of sun during all year.
If you want to install a company and want to export, this is the right place.
Hi and thanks for the comment. I sometimes cross the border at Monfortinho and take the motorway near Castelo Branco. I imagine it is cheaper to live in than one of the bigger cities. Thanks for sharing your ideas.
Very much cheaper and you can buy a big property instead of a small one for the same price or even cheaper. Here you can go to the beach on the portuguese coast, skying in the spanish mountains or in the Serra da Estrela in Portugal, choosing between the countryside and two big cities (Madrid or Lisbon) whenever you want.
In the Castelo Branco region you have everything you need. It's the best place in the Iberian peninsula where you can use all the advantages of the European Union.
Love your video. Please next video can you please talk about the rent of studio apartments?
Portugal is not in Troika any longer...
We're only out of the Adjustment Program, we won't get rid of them until we pay what they lend us.
Module79L *lent
Maybe Germany needs to remember that Portugal gave them loads of money and gold after the 2nd World War to help them to recover..oh wait they dont give a sh**
What is Troika?
@@andreashabeck1155 the IMF, ECB and the EC basically make it a practice to inject themselves into countries they deem to be lagging behind in "progress" and do a number of things in exchange for countries who reclassify or certify central banks. So they take these countries hostage in exchange for financial bailouts, essentially. Sovereignty is questionable. The Portuguese people should run them out, really.
Valuable information in your video. I think there are more and more IT/customer support and Sales jobs coming over to Portugal.
The big MNCs benefit more with outsourcing to countries like Portugal, Greece, Malta, Spain, Cyprus etc.. I think this is good for world wide globalization.
Thank you for your informative videos!
one thing that i learned in college, and don't even know why i learned this because studying to a designer not a linguistic, is that Portuguese has a lot of ways to say the letter A. This was what my teacher said to a Mexican ( who speaks castilhano XD), comparing with spanish, we have way more ways to pronounce the letter A. Don't know why
Everyone is going to Algarve because of the language point and better weather.
You have fantastic weather in Ribatejo, Alentejo and Beira Baixa too.
The expensive cars are on lease they are not owned outright
which camera do you used
im portuguese i speculate on the markets, with 1000 euros month i can do whatever i want eat out, pay my bills, tv internet for 43 euros, if i make more i can travell and i like living here, could be worse
We want to explore the possibility of retirimg there, in the north , because it is cheaper . Thank you
merci
I stayed in peniche for a summer in 1986. I remember thinking it was cheaper than Mexico at the time.
Just out of curiosity... Do you know active people who have the NHR status with an income coming from a foreign country?
I had been considering it at some point a year or so ago but at the time I've been told this wasn't an option for me because my income comes from a US company (I am French not American this is just the company I work with as an independent distributor)... However after looking into it again, it would seem it is actually possible for me to benefit from that status. So I'm thinking to get myself a cheap flat near the Spanish border that way I could go travel in Spain any time I want...
So anyway, if you know people (active people not retired) with that status I'm interested :)
Thanks.
Great vid btw
I'm Portuguese and I can say what he said was 99% accurate. I would only beg your attention to the fact that this video was published in 2016 and as about now (in 2018) the Troika has already left the country and we now have again a flourishing economy, and there are lot's of people starting local businesses with great success.
Can you believe? Even Madonna decided to live in Portugal recently!
I'm a Cuban American who moved to Portugal a year and a half a go after I retire in San Francisco, California and thanked God every day for having the beautiful life I have leaving now near Mafra in a beautiful stone house in a little farm with a large garden and more than 45 fruit trees for only 900 € a month rent. Food price, transportation and services are incredibly low, people are friendly and no problem with the language, most people speak English an if you speak Spanish to them wish is very similar you get by perfectly.
Hasta luego??!! Até logo! Saudações!!
How are ISP's in Portugal? Is slow or spotty internet a common issue?
lol. thanks for reply
Portuguese: in order to have any type of interaction you need to have a good grasp of the accent. Also, there is a reasonable number of "false friends" and words that could look the same but they aren't with Spanish. If you need some help: thecraftofportuguese.weebly.com/
Nice weather report . Price of coffee . Ok.
Great video. I am a Brit interested in living in Portugal. What documents do I need for residency? Are there minimum financial requirements? Thanks
MashaAllah you both countries ❤️
Portugal's economy is on a 1.9 growth trajectory at the moment and rising ! massive investment the future is awesome !!!!!!
Flowz why an I the only person that liked this comment? you are the person speaking the most sense on this thread 😎
If you believe that.... Keep receiving your 560€...
ferfire9 is that what you receive? because I get more than that in an hour in the property business in the Algarve. there is a difference between the ones that know and the ones that just talk ......
Ur argument is retarded, you might earn 30.000 a month, who da fuck cares, most of the population earns the minimum salary and cant have a decent life(west european), so...gtfo
ferfire9 back to flowz original comment on growth that's what I was referring to. ..not minimum wage or how much dome people make, Portugal is one the best countries to invest in Europe right now, YES some people earn minimum wage YOUR right but that ain't PORTUGAL that's every country in the world, their is ALWAYS someone that makes more money than u ... but that's not the Countries... I lived in London for nearly 30 years and it's the same, some people make good money and some don't .
Awesome video mate. If you don't mind me asking, do they have something like Spain's "autonomo" visa in Portugal for freelancers and self-employed people? When applying from outside the EU, which country is easier to get such visas (given that Portugal offers freelance visas)?
Thanks!
Hi, I'm not sure but I imagine you need to apply form some type of residency before you can set yourself up as freelance. I don't know how hard this is coming from outside the EU.
Massive rain and wind from the Atlantic in Winter?
As a UK citizen, how easy would it be to get second citizenship in Portugal?
Portugal is a nice and tranquil Country and once on a business trip to Portugal a businessman from Scandinavia told us he did not understand why EU companies outsourced production to China and other countries, being able to produce in Portugal which is basically very cheap and from a logistics/cost point of view in Europe.
HI Javier, not sure but it might have something to do with the rigidity of the job markets in countries like Spain and Portugal. Not easy to downsize during market slumps. From a logistics point of view it makes sense, but workers in some Asian countries don't have the rights that people have in Europe.
Sad but true! Its about human exploitation...... :(
ever tried ordering mail from spain to scandinavia. fast mail takes 5 weeks. china on the other side of the world is faster.
Because china is the biggest exporter in the world, that isnt hard to understand mate
Javier Lavin I think Portugal would be the European hub of manufacturing if they didn't use the Euro and went back to having their own currency.
The issue with the economy comes down to years of missplaced investment of European funds, after the complicated economical background we inherited from a 50 yr dictatorial regime and a pointless war that cost us more than money - it cost us a large portion of our youth and our work force. Most of the money the country got from the EU in the 80s and 90s was put into infrastructure, on roads and bridges. While we needed some serious renovation of these vital lines of communication to ease logistics in more isolated areas of the country (and facilitate imports and exports within the EU), we ended up with very little left to boost education and specialized skills. More recently we've seen a large number of graduates finish their higher education with great skillsets, but because there was never the initiative or money to invest in local industry in the past those people now need to look for work outside the country. It's bittersweet to see that Portuguese scientists, engineers and researchers are rather good at what they do because, despite their success they still have to achieve it outside their own country. Hopefully in time these same people will decide to come back and create new enterprises and businesses so we can capitalize on so much untapped potential. Investors are starting to believe in that same potential, so there's hope for the future. We're more than a tourist destination, we are rather good at making high quality stuff and providing good reliable services. The world just doesn't know it yet.
My economy is like the Portuguese I like Portugal
A very helpful commentary on Portugal, and especially on Porto. Is it humid and are there mosquitoes and other insects, rodents, scorpions to deal with?
No
Dont think that the places around penice are as cold as penice because it is not , it can get near 40 degrees in the summer
it's always near 40 degrees near penis not just summer ;)
What about the cost & quality of healthcare?
How is the medical system?
What happens now with brexit and stuff.. can we still move and buy properties
"Hasta luego" Mr. Kangaroo and greetings to your Adelaide...
Hasta luego para ti. Vai para Espanha....
How about using electric car in Portugal and Spain?
Is it possible for my husband and I to sustain 2 kids in Portugal?
ah, Aussies always attracted to Peniche, it must be the surf culture running in their veins!?
Lisbon last Aug was 46ºC, not something most Aussies experience down under, unless at the 'top end'…
Nice video. keep it up! :)
P.S. it's true many Tugas (pronounced Tooga) have migrated last 5 years or so, and that's 'cause of last prime minister said hundreds of times, on live TV, "if you don't like it, you should all migrate abroad" :(
Lisbon has never had a temperature of 46º since measuring started. According to the Instituto de Meteorologia the highest temperature ever recorded is 44.0 °C (111.2 °F) on 4 August 2018
@@rayvogensen2983 hold your horses, only 2*celsius difference, no biggie
Thank you for the video. How accessible is internet in those locations. Own a few online businesses.
Very accesible,good speed and not expensive at all.
what is the rate exchange
hasta luego hombre :D
respect the locals !
Tru
good job . . . . Rent for 9 months before you buy . . . . .it takes time to check things out..
Nice vid, i love my country
What is the best business to set-up in Portugal? Are there any good football Acedamy's? What to join my kid, he is 11 year old? I'm from India
I am planning my escape to Portugal by working remote. Wish me good luck, people. :)
What do medical jobs look like?? I'm studying nursing in the US but an ready to leave here. My mom is from Brasil..so i speak Portuguese.
So you live in Spain? What is their job market like?and cost of living? I also speak Spanish.. So either country would work for me. Thanks for any info you or anyone else can provide me. Take care. 😀
When I looked at the thumbnail I mistook you for Kevin Nealon. I thought Kevin Nealon has started a travel vlog also. He makes interesting "hiking + interview with celebrities" UA-cam vlogs.
retired 2k permonthand savings.
Language and jobs the only negatives!! Sounds like an ideal place for me. I love to learn languages (speak 4 already) and I will be retiring with a pension, so I would look for a job just not to get bored but not for survival needs. PORTUGAL, here I come!!
Where are you from?
people that come from foreign countries with more money are messing up portuguese lifes lisbon homes are getting more expensive for us but for the foreigners are very cheap . there a less houses and the ones that are for sale are sureal prices for portuguese .... people now need to live far from their work like 1 hour every day
I understand that the foreigners can cause higher prices for you, but at the same time the foreigners are contributing to your economy. Important to add that fact into your subject, as well, don't you think?
Its the same in many countries even in London the locals can't afford to buy, same in Amsterdam, foreigners buy places just for investments.
It's the same everywhere..
@@jaytaylor7740 The problem is when that balance breaks, sadly that's happening in Lisbon, Barcelona and many other places everywhere, so I guess there's no easy solution
i rarely ever see expats doing a realistic analysis of portugal's economy. unfortunately i'm one of the many emigrants and i really want to go back. in my friends and family there's an equal measure of people who make a lot of money and people who are just getting by. it's absurd the lack of solidarity the rich in portugal have, but oh well.
What was the name of the area? I couldn't understand. But you said it was 200 km south of Porto.
Penice? I think.
Portugal for sale. People are coming, portugueses are leaving. Portugal is a good country for rich people, that create poverty so poor people with minimum wage can work for few money to people with money. Portugal has life quality. I like to see tourists here, but that is creating a more expensive life for native people. Tourists should start saying to the restaurants and house sales "how much? Thats to expensive!"