Cascais Isn’t Just for the Ultra-Wealthy
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- Опубликовано: 18 сен 2024
- Kalie from ExpatsEverywhere interviews Kathy, an expat who moved from the US to Cascais, Portugal. Kathy retired and days later started her new life in Cascais. She talks about getting her visa and having her AIMA appointment moved, taking a Portuguese class right away, cost of living, how she has adapted, and much more.
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Lived in Portugal 33 years in the north and retired 4 months ago. Just dawning on me that I don’t have to set an alarm in the morning. Portugal becoming a magnet for retirees is quite a revelation. I would never have foreseen this when I arrived or Porto evolving into a premier tourist destination. Planning my escape into the interior. Hope you find all you’re looking for in Cascais.
Lusitano Dreams: what a great nugget of information to help with the D7 visa housing requirement. I'm going to check to see if they have a Porto presence .
Thanks for watching. We're glad that you found the interview beneficial. - Josh & Kalie
One of the most helpful ever. Thanks.
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for the feedback. - Josh & Kalie
I wish I had known about Lusitano Dreams sooner. It’s stressful trying to select a place before you get there! Great information.
Yea, it is. We were right there with you. We had to sign a place site unseen. - Josh & Kalie
Very interesting video! I visited there last year, but thought it was too expensive, so this is great to see other options! This area and Sintra are so nice, I am envious! Best of luck with your life in Portugal!
Thank you very much. Rent really seems to be the key determining factor as it does seem to be pretty similar to other places in Portugal for other costs such as utilities, groceries, and transportation. The other X factor is how much one would go out to the "fancier" places to eat and drink. - Josh & Kalie
Great video🙏
Thank you 🙌 - Josh & Kalie
Sounds like a very deliberate and well thought out process. Not the impulsive way that too many approach it.
22:54 the wind is actually unusual. This year there's been some windy days that are pretty rare. Also, it's usually hotter during the summer, but this year has been mild.
You're certainly right, Nuno. We've experience hot summer days in Cascais before and it's no joke. We did love this summer's trip though and thought that the wind was a bit wild at times but there are several cities across Portugal that we've felt more wind than most places we've traveled to. - Josh & Kalie
Well done, enjoyed the interview!
Thank you! - Josh & Kalie
Cascais was my first crush but it wasn't a match. Porto stole my heart and I'll be a Gaia girl (once I retire from Uncle Sam's Yacht Club). I can't want to visit now that I'm back in the EU.
Uncle Sam’s Yacht Club!! 😂 Love it. We really liked Porto, but for some reason we felt more at home in Lisbon. We’re several years away from retirement so there’s time to choose. Good luck with your move!
@@Faben202 grazie! When the borders opened in 2021, I'd leave Rota to explore PT. Closed on a place 2 years ago; renting it out to an American and his Portuguese husband. Said man knows a woman I went to college with. Small world! I'll eventually have my final move to PT, probably after another graduate degree. Gotta keep busy! Cheers! 🫡
Great timing. Visiting Cascais when this video was published. Totally reconning the area for retirement. Lavadores is still close to my heart after the month we stayed in November 2022. We love Portugal as Canadians. Would totally immerse ourselves into the culture and language.
Thanks for sharing! We're very glad that the time has been good for you. :-) - Josh & Kalie
Having lived in Portugal for a bit over 2 years now, and spoken with a lot of longer-term expats, I strongly recommend against taking a language class so soon. Moving to a new country is a massive upheaval, and trying to learn a new language while at the same time learning your way about a new country is a recipe for failure. Maybe a short course on the basics, but I would wait a year before making a serious attempt. The Portuguese government offers Portuguese Host Language (PLA) courses for free, with A1/A2 and B1/B2 certification. 150 hours of class time to complete the A1/A2, typically twice weekly, 3 hours per class, for 6 months. Wait until you are actually settled before attempted this. There's a high attrition rate for this courses, and I know a lot of people starting over this month because they attempted too early. We had a similar struggle when we tried shortly after moving. Too many other things going on. Give yourself some time to settle. Learn what you can, but don't set yourself up to fail.
Can someone provide a link to the "The Portuguese government offers Portuguese Host Language (PLA) courses for free, with A1/A2 and B1/B2 certification"
@@MariaMagee www.acm.gov.pt/-/como-posso-frequentar-um-curso-de-lingua-portuguesa-para-estrangeiros-
Hi Guys
Thanks for the video. I visited Cascais a few years ago with my wife and loved it. Our dream since then was to live to Portugal but probably to an area a little more affordable. :-)
Look forward to watching this (haven’t seen all) and would welcome any advice on those maybe moving post NHR era as sadly that may be us.
Who knows maybe see you in Portugal!
You're very welcome. We would certainly recommend talking to a financial advisor with experience in helping people retire abroad. Kalie could introduce you to John if you'd like. Just email Kalie at info@expatseverywhere.com for that information and yes, we might see you around! - Josh & Kalie
Really great interview, Kalie!
Thank you, Terri! We appreciate it. - Josh & Kalie
Thank you
You're welcome. Thank you for watching. - Josh & Kalie
Very good interview, Kalie and Kathy! 😊👍
Thank you, Wendy! - Josh & Kalie
Nice video.
Thanks! - Josh & Kalie
Nice interview. Did you manage to visit Quinta do Pisão with the kids and/or Parque Natural de Sintra-Cascais?
Unfortunately, we didn't because our online Portuguese class hit right in the middle of the day so it didn't make sense for us to go out there but we've got it on the list for next time. - Josh & Kalie
Great interview (as always ) Kaley. Funny, my monthly budget is €500. 😮 I guess I’m used to living on a lot less. I can’t imagine spending €1500/month, after rent. I do like Cascais… but for me it’s more for a short getaway or even just the day (easily doable from Peniche).
I was in Cascais last year and it's surprising to hear that €1,000 a month is doable there! But is that w/o rent? Plus I have a little schnauzer, I've been looking at the Castelo Branco area, it seems to be the cheapest area...I might die of boredom there but at least I'll be in Portugal. I will have to look into " Lucitano Dreams, never heard of it before.
Hey Lynette, she says in the interview that it's without rent in her opinion. :-) Just a spelling correction in case you're going to Google it. It's "Lusitano Dreams". Lusitano has several semantic connections to Portugal and one definition could be simply "Portuguese".
Thanks for watching. Have a great week. - Josh & Kalie
@@ExpatsEverywhere OH! Thanx for the spelling correction! LOL
Never understood the attraction of that city...
But I can't afford Portugal at all now as a retiree - no matter how expensive or inexpensive the city is! Too sad.
Not sure what that 2000+ per month involves. It is on the high end for a single person. Also a T3 in Cascais can be had for less than 2000eur per month within 500m of the waterline..
Thanks for sharing. - Josh & Kalie
@@ExpatsEverywhere No worries - I don't want to start advertising but a good check is Idealista, Cascais, Bairro do Rosario, T3, sort by price. :-)
The €1000 banner is misleading
What are you doing going out to dinner every night and drinking vino as I live in Portugal and have done for nearly5 years and in a bad month if I need to make repairs it can cost me E400 but my average is less than e300. So what you spend in one month lats me 3 and a tad spare.
And that's fine, Robert. Enjoy your life and be happy. - Josh & Kalie
Noooo! It’s 2500-3000$ per month apparently…
Spain could be cheaper, and the language is much easier to learn too!
How to find a lawyer?
Kalie keeps a list of recommended ones if you'd like to email her at info@expatseverywhere.com - Josh & Kalie
Needing 2000 plus rent of the 2000 means pretty well off. So i guess shes not "ultra wealthy" and a US person who wants to live off only social security is going to be a stretch?
Nobody is taking about taxies , they tax everything you have from State !!!!! If she is from California she has at least a million dollars ?! Not average US citizen !!!!
We talk a lot about taxes on this channel. If individuals don't want to talk about taxes on camera, that's fine. There's also a lot of caution needed when you hear about someone's taxes because they're personal and if you don't know what their income is and their income sources are and their possible write-offs, you could badly estimate your own personal taxes. It's best to get a proforma done by a tax professional. - Josh & Kalie