$2,200 a Month: How I Built My Dream Life in Porto, Portugal
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- Опубликовано: 8 фев 2025
- "$2,200 a Month for a Dream Life in Porto, Portugal?" Join Terry Coles as she sits down with Jeff Wade, an American expat who took the plunge and moved from Miami to Porto during the pandemic.
Hear Jeff’s story about how he packed up his life for just $5,000 and why it turned out to be the best decision he ever made. From affordable living and healthcare that’s better and cheaper than the U.S. to Portugal’s vibrant design and food scene, Jeff shares why Porto is the perfect place to reinvent your life.
00:40 - Why Jeff Moved to Porto
02:00 - Moving During COVID
03:30 - Shipping Everything to Porto
05:30 - Familiarity with Europe
07:00 - Choosing the D2 Visa
08:30 - Building an Online Business in Porto
10:10 - Cost of Living in Porto
13:20 - Porto's Walkability & Hills
15:00 - Healthcare in Portugal
18:00 - Food and Local Markets
20:00 - Final Thoughts & Advice
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Have lived for 35 years in Porto and whilst I miss the Australian landscape, I have found all I need. That’s a beautiful location to live in. Yes, thank goodness for the chemist shops❤. If the walking is too much, invest in the monthly bus/metro/train pass for 40 euros. Great interview.
What area of the city would you recommend living?
Video editing was very appreciated as interview is entwined with city scapes! Loved his story!
This is one of the best videos I’ve seen on moving to Porto.
I'm from Porto, and I have been living in Scottsdale, Arizona, for 40 years. I love Arizona, but this video is making nostalgically of Porto. This summer has been extremely hot here.
Currently awaiting our Visa approvals and excited to be moving to Porto 🎉 Great interview
JUST GOT BACK FROM PORTUGAL, DID 10 CITY TOUR ,PORTO WAS MY FAVORITE TOWN .
That’s awesome! Porto has such a unique charm, doesn’t it? Glad to hear it was your favorite! If you're ever considering a longer stay or even a move, we’ve got lots of insights and resources to help.
Thanks for this. IL was my initial source for discovering the benefits of living in Portugal. Cheers! ❤
Great interview! Usually we get the interviews of people relocating because of cost of living and they focus mainly on the culture shock aspect and differences from where they're from originally. Most complaints come from people who barely or never travelled, here we have someone we'll versed in European culture of many nations who knew what he was getting into. I was born in Portugal but have been in the US for almost 60 years. I'm never more relaxed than when I'm back several times a year in my home country. Also would like to explain to anyone thinking of moving, that these are the pricier areas of the country. Porto, Lisbon, Algarve etc are touristy areas and costs are higher. I have properties 45 minutes south of Porto airport, close to Aveiro, and being more rural has a big impact on costs. Can still hit the major supermarkets, electronics stores, etc with a short drive. Everything you think you might need is only a short commute away while enjoying a much quieter lifestyle! Of course, being a native and speaking the language makes my experience much easier.
Great interview. Can you send information about the moving company Jeff used to move from Miami to Porto? I am from Miami and I am planning to move to Portugal. Thanks.
I enjoyed this interview very much. I'd really love to know the size of Jeff's apartment (plus if it's 1 bed, 1 bath or something else, etc.). When people discuss how you can live for a certain amount and that rent is around X, they often don't include what that means. Size matters sometimes :) Thank you!
Can Jeff tell us what shipping/moving company he used for just $5,000? We are moving to the Algarve in 4 months. Thanks.
I am portuguese and I love Tavira.
Great info, thanks for sharing!
Thanks for the interview. I enjoyed it very much and it's always nice to hear feedback from someone who has lived in an area for a while. I was surprised, however, that (unless I missed it) there wasn't any discussion about the language. Maybe he was fluent before arrival and it simply wasn't an issue for him, but for people considering a move it can be helpful to hear about that aspect of the experience.
Thank you for the wonderful video...........
Great information! 👍🏾
Hi: I became a widower in Argentina in 2017. I have been searching in Portugal, in the Lisbon area, since 2018. My rent in Coimbra came through RUclips, not WhatsApp 🤣 I’ve never seen the apartment I rented from Tigre in Argentina in November 2021. When I arrived, the only thing I didn’t know was where the aircon was installed 🤣. Take into account that in Argentina the sun travels in the north, so my balcony in Coimbra is South oriented. Well, now in December, I’ll be here 3 years and very happy. One thing about the Coimbra Stadium area: the inclines are terrible, far steeper than Porto 😁. The north of Portugal is fabulous
Great information, especially the healthcare.
Is there any information on the shipping company he used?
Thanks for mentioning the good with the bad.
Very interesting interview 👍
A large beer on the river in Porto is over 5 euro! Yes, small restaurants are cheap, but all restaurants near the river are expensive. Some parts of porto are really expensive.
Love the psychological acknowledgement of the benefits shipping your personl familiar possessions to the new abode. Love the male nude pic on the wall too ;) ty 4 vid. Imma there sooner than later. And on Europe's doorstep. Cute interviewer.
Hi Terry. Great video, thank you.
Heard you mention Tavira. We live in Tavira too, and my surname is Coles! Imagine that!
We will look out for you. Karol and Martin
Thank!
Come live in São João de Ver, it's cheaper(an 3 room apartment is 140k euros) and is 20 minutes from Oporto!
Great video, thanx. We're returning to Porto next month and would love to be able to view some apartments while there. I really like his and would like to know who/what service he used to locate it so I can reach out to them. Can you help w that?
Was wondering about how easy it's been living there speaking English? I plan on visiting for a month with ideas of maybe trying to move there. Obviously if I were to move there I would learn the language but how easy is it to live there speaking English? Porto specifically.
Probably a smart move!
Very good that you don't need a car to live there.😊
Lovely apt. actually looks like a NYC apartment. I agree timestamps would be nice on these IL.
Thanks for your comment! We've added timestamps to the video for easier navigation. Feel free to check them out in the video description!
How much for 1 bedroom apartments?
Just a suggestion: consider indexing these vlogs so people can skip ahead to discussion topics that are more relevant to them. I for one don't care much for the personal reasons of why they decided to become expats, which always seem to take up an inordinate amount of time at the beginning of these vlogs.
Thanks for the suggestion! We appreciate the feedback. Many of our readers and viewers are interested in the "why" behind these life-changing decisions, which is why we highlight personal stories. However, we’ve added timestamps to make it easier for viewers to jump to the topics that matter most to them. Hopefully, this will help you find the sections that interest you more quickly!
An American paying taxes in Portugal, we should give you more rights than those Portuguese companies who pay taxes in Holland! Welcome!
I want to know if military and VA benefits is tax in Portugal. How much income for one person to retire in Portugal?
Just a thought, but if you haven't signed up for VA's Foreign Medical Program (FMP) you might wanna do so.
Awesome. I am your neighbor
Income taxes are too high, its a pass for me esp after the euro exchange rate . Also the worlds biggest real estate bubble is Portugal
I was in Portugal for two weeks with my family ,beautiful country people were very nice and the food was delicious 😋, this my retirement first option, see you soon.❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
I enjoyed you, I found him to be full of himself. You were wonderful.
porto is truly amazing so much better than lisbon
6:30 be in NY in 5 and half hours 🙄 does he own a private jet
It's 8 hours 20 mins ,
Literally?
We're seriously considering retiring to Portugal. I just want to be within walking distance of a proper lap pool.
First!
,☘️🍀🍀😎🍻🍻🍻💪💪💪
Let's face it the only reason americans would choose portugal is because of affordability to put a roof over their heads, in america they would be homeless.
How is nightlife i heard locals are quite conservative. Swedish girls are easy but no idea about pt chiks
maybe go to a passport bro country? Thailand, etc. I don't think Portugal is sex tourism LOL
@ReneeLibby-cv8vf but too much curvy Brazilian there also pt man are small I am well build do u think I chance? Also are girls hairy down there or shaved? Asking for a friend 🧡