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Sorry Warren and Julie that I wrote to David, but I was enjoying his apartment ‘s tour that I forget you guys, apologize. We all my respect to write and now you know what I want to do and find an small apartment or efficient without furniture. Thank you to your video. I saved in my email.
Thanks for the video. I am in Portugal and the rental prices have skyrocketed. For ie: furnished apt. 900 Euros/mo in Braga - not in the center (all inclus.) for a 1 bedroom apt. As well, meals in Porto for lunch are around 15Euros (that was a fish meal near the train station in a local resto - not a tourist area). Prices are higher in Portugal - it's thought of as an inexpensive place, however, like all over the world inflation is having a massive effect on things. And people have raised their prices quite a bit over the past year.
If your planning on coming here to live on 1500€ a month rent alone has gone up in most cases 20%. If you go by his grocery hall him and his wife are eating for under 8€ a day. You can't even do that in Thailand. As for internet T.V & phone package that is still duable at 72 euro at Meo. Metro for 10 tickets 1 free 12€ . Yes eating out in Porto can be very inexpensive. But it can also cost and raise your budget through the roof. Living on this kind of money in Porto now a days your looking for a fairly hard life. This video is the basics of life living here in Porto.
I spent over a year researching our 9-month move to Portugal and Eastern Europe (to efficiently use the Schengen Visa). With the Ukraine War, subsequent elevator shaft drop of stocks and our investment portfolio, and unknowns about water, refugees, and financial situations, we decided to change out Europe plans. Still working in the US (spending $4500 per month, not $1500) and reformulating other options for the moment. It seems like so many Americans and other nationalities descended on Portugal this year. We decided to let the hype die down a bit. We might try again in 2024, after things settle down. Greece, Croatia, rural France and other areas are also calling to us.
Agree with you 100%, was recently (Nov / Dec) in Portugal and visited Madeira, Lisbon and Porto. Definitely felt the inflation price hit and average meal at restaurant with a beer was easily in the $20 range. The air BnBs were another way too pricey item and overall wouldn't call it a cheap place to live like people say. If you are a retiree on Medicare and get a decent SS income with a house paid off USA isn't bad.
Wow, I thought Portugal was a less expensive country. I retired in Greece. For my internet/landline pkg I pay €64 for two months. My electricity is billed every three months, about €100. And water is billed every six months, about €50. I keep hearing about Americans moving to Portugal to retire because of the low rents & utilities. Perhaps they need to check out Greece??
The apartment looks a bit old but still, 750 euros per month in 2023 looks like a great deal if it is in a good area. There are social housing areas (bairros sociais) where rents are cheaper but you do not want to live there as an expat. A 60 euros electricity per month is if you do not heat in the winter. As a retiree, you may want to heat which can get you up to 90-100 euros per month on average. I would include cleaning and personal hygiene expenses which are probably 100 euros per month for two at least. I would not include restaurants as they are unnecessary expenses. I think 250 euros for groceries is a bit conservative. So, I would say 1500 euros per month is accurate for two in Porto just for necessary needs in an ok neighbor. This does not include eating out, vacations, and unexpected expenses. So, retirement savings or additional income is needed to live comfortably and not worry about money. I would say 2500-3000 euros per month, including a 500-1000 euros emergency fund, is needed to live comfortably in Porto without worrying about money. For a single person, that would be 2000-2500 euros per month.
Current 2024 rent levels far exceed the info in this video. No one is paying €750 per month in walkable Porto, possibly 3-4 miles out of city center, which then will increase your transportation cost as well. Also, you won’t find a liter of Super Bock anywhere for €2
I rented an apartment from a small real estate agency and after giving my move out date, I came back to the apartment to find that I was being robbed by the real estate agent. When I tried to call the police and intervene, I was attacked. This may be more common than known because the police department was relatively unconcerned. They seemed bothered that they would have to write out a report. Do you have suggestions on how to get results from such issues. I was told nothing will be done and I will never get any of the stolen money back much less any other loss such as stolen phone, etc.
"Black Friday" deals in November, in Portugal? Since November Thanksgiving is a US holiday, and Black Friday comes after that, I just don't see the connection in Portugal.
I can testify to that. I cheekily asked the sales assistant at a hi fi store in Australia what “Black Friday” was when they were having a huge sale………..they just stared at me blankly and then said “dunno”. ……….the epitome of cooperate greed and consumerism. If you are going to do it…..at least know what it is!!!
Black Friday actually starts in late October here in Portugal. It runs until the Christmas sales kick in. Then we have the Winter sales from January through February. We were surprised when we saw it at Worten and took advantage for 23% off.
Denise (5 months ago) why you said it? You don’t want good people in Portugal to move and buy an apartment to in live with a less expensive country. I live in Miami is so expense. I love Portuguse because I used to live with them almost all my live and they are adorable. Blessing and my love Denise. ❤😊
Not at all, the cheapest countries in Europe will still cost more than the group you’re asking about. This said the cheapest countries in Europe are Serbia, Macedonia, Albania, Bulgaria, Poland, and Romania, we can also include Turkey. Unfortunately one of our favorite destinations that had a low cost is Ukraine which for obvious reasons should now be avoided.
Hi David how are you? I would like to retiree in Porto-Portugal. How much is a 1/1. I am Spanish/English speaker and love to learn Portugués. Though, want to do some voluntary work helping people on something. Thank you David for so marvelous video and good luck with them. By the way, I like the building where you live but 1/1. Congratulations for all your information and thank you to show your apartment. ❤😊
Hi there Warren and Julie. Just subscribed. David's tips and info were very easy to apply, thanks. I am very interested to find out how you travel with your two dogs. I have a cat and looking to move to Portugal. Any advice? Thanks in advance.
Welcome aboard! We do have a couple videos on it. Once you’re in Portugal get your pet an EU Pet passport it will make traveling much easier for you and your pet. Here’s a video, we have a new one we did for International Living TV that will release in a few months. ruclips.net/video/pYVd9h8Pg_0/видео.html
But you get the supposed "safety and security" of living in America (self-promoted "greatest country on Earth," by people who don't own passports nor have lived anywhere else). As long as some disgruntled psycho in a red hat doesn't mow you down at a school or Walmart. 😕
Precisely why we have expats show or explain their lifestyle on the budget. Please checkout additional interviews see this playlist, some countries we have multiple interviews of people with different lifestyles spending different amounts. These help people know what to expect. ruclips.net/p/PLkOobSSGsmh5lPTZiYT8gnjrqsV4JtKLq We’ll do a residency video when we get to Portugal. Feel free to contact David at Expat. Empire as well.
Guys, I'm back in the States of Dysneyland of lalala, and this video is like a slap in the face with those prices. I was deppressed, and now I'm worse after watching this vid, thanks Warren! I was looking at hotel prices in Gatlinburg TN. $100-$200 a night, for an average hotel with entitled owners (and it's not just one, it's pretty much all of them acting like this). Another $100 in gas (prob more). Another $50-80 in food (to be conservative). To heeeeck!!! I'm moving to Europe! I'm sure I can make it with $500-800 a month or less, if I'm careful. Great vid as always
Your TN prices are about half of what we pay here in rural Washington state. Our local hotel is $399 a night all summer long. We pay $1400 a month for a one bedroom loft in a tiny little no-services town. $100 a month on cell phones for two. $480 a month for gas. Malaysia is looking good.
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Sorry Warren and Julie that I wrote to David, but I was enjoying his apartment ‘s tour that I forget you guys, apologize. We all my respect to write and now you know what I want to do and find an small apartment or efficient without furniture. Thank you to your video. I saved in my email.
Thanks for the video. I am in Portugal and the rental prices have skyrocketed. For ie: furnished apt. 900 Euros/mo in Braga - not in the center (all inclus.) for a 1 bedroom apt. As well, meals in Porto for lunch are around 15Euros (that was a fish meal near the train station in a local resto - not a tourist area). Prices are higher in Portugal - it's thought of as an inexpensive place, however, like all over the world inflation is having a massive effect on things. And people have raised their prices quite a bit over the past year.
We have heard this many times recently from many people in different countries. It's an expensive time to be alive right now 🥺
If your planning on coming here to live on 1500€ a month rent alone has gone up in most cases 20%. If you go by his grocery hall him and his wife are eating for under 8€ a day. You can't even do that in Thailand. As for internet T.V & phone package that is still duable at 72 euro at Meo. Metro for 10 tickets 1 free 12€ . Yes eating out in Porto can be very inexpensive. But it can also cost and raise your budget through the roof. Living on this kind of money in Porto now a days your looking for a fairly hard life. This video is the basics of life living here in Porto.
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I spent over a year researching our 9-month move to Portugal and Eastern Europe (to efficiently use the Schengen Visa). With the Ukraine War, subsequent elevator shaft drop of stocks and our investment portfolio, and unknowns about water, refugees, and financial situations, we decided to change out Europe plans. Still working in the US (spending $4500 per month, not $1500) and reformulating other options for the moment.
It seems like so many Americans and other nationalities descended on Portugal this year. We decided to let the hype die down a bit. We might try again in 2024, after things settle down. Greece, Croatia, rural France and other areas are also calling to us.
Best of luck to you. We feel the Balkans have some great options too. 😊
Agree with you 100%, was recently (Nov / Dec) in Portugal and visited Madeira, Lisbon and Porto. Definitely felt the inflation price hit and average meal at restaurant with a beer was easily in the $20 range. The air BnBs were another way too pricey item and overall wouldn't call it a cheap place to live like people say. If you are a retiree on Medicare and get a decent SS income with a house paid off USA isn't bad.
Great information. Thank you so much
Thanks for watching 😊
I like this kind of different video, good idea!
Thanks we are happy to hear this. 😊
binge watching all videos of urs ..you guys are just amazing
Thanks for the awesome comment, we appreciate hearing this.
westerners mainly hiked the price of living cost in portugal unintentionally
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Short term rentals did more damage than westerners
Thank you mentioning about Oporto my favorite place to live.
Wherever I live I always carry Vinho Do Porto.
No nonsense place for retrirement.
We are looking forward to seeing Portugal. ☺️
Wow, I thought Portugal was a less expensive country. I retired in Greece. For my internet/landline pkg I pay €64 for two months. My electricity is billed every three months, about €100. And water is billed every six months, about €50.
I keep hearing about Americans moving to Portugal to retire because of the low rents & utilities. Perhaps they need to check out Greece??
Greece may be a good option, but it's not as easy for long term residency. Thank you for the information.
Amazing, I was waiting for this video. Thank you Warren and Julie. I can't wait to see the other videos when you visit Portugal!
Thanks glad to hear that 😊
I hope to move to the silver coast next year
Good luck. We are excited to check it out this winter. 👍☺️
How about food, clothing?
He mentioned this in the video.
going to portugal also on feb, would like to meet you.
Keep in touch. We will be in Lisbon and the Algarve area.
@@WarrenJulieTravel nice
The apartment looks a bit old but still, 750 euros per month in 2023 looks like a great deal if it is in a good area. There are social housing areas (bairros sociais) where rents are cheaper but you do not want to live there as an expat. A 60 euros electricity per month is if you do not heat in the winter. As a retiree, you may want to heat which can get you up to 90-100 euros per month on average. I would include cleaning and personal hygiene expenses which are probably 100 euros per month for two at least. I would not include restaurants as they are unnecessary expenses. I think 250 euros for groceries is a bit conservative. So, I would say 1500 euros per month is accurate for two in Porto just for necessary needs in an ok neighbor. This does not include eating out, vacations, and unexpected expenses. So, retirement savings or additional income is needed to live comfortably and not worry about money. I would say 2500-3000 euros per month, including a 500-1000 euros emergency fund, is needed to live comfortably in Porto without worrying about money. For a single person, that would be 2000-2500 euros per month.
Thank you for sharing.
This is a bit low, but they are a conservative couple.
Thanks for watching:)
Current 2024 rent levels far exceed the info in this video. No one is paying €750 per month in walkable Porto, possibly 3-4 miles out of city center, which then will increase your transportation cost as well. Also, you won’t find a liter of Super Bock anywhere for €2
Wow.. didn't know that 5 year leases were even possible.. sweet deal!
I agree. This is an outstanding option. ☺️
I rented an apartment from a small real estate agency and after giving my move out date, I came back to the apartment to find that I was being robbed by the real estate agent. When I tried to call the police and intervene, I was attacked. This may be more common than known because the police department was relatively unconcerned. They seemed bothered that they would have to write out a report. Do you have suggestions on how to get results from such issues. I was told nothing will be done and I will never get any of the stolen money back much less any other loss such as stolen phone, etc.
Oh my goodness. Unfortunately, I don't have a suggestion, but I'm terribly sorry to hear of your horrible experience.
Does someone know rental companies for rental apartments?
Great video. I would love to know how is Turkey 🇹🇷 is now days. Are you planning more videos from Turkey 🤔👍
Yes we will have Turkiye updates coming. 👍
Great video! I miss Porto! Think its about time to start planning a trip back there. Thanks for sharing
Thank you for watching us. We hope you will have an opportunity to return there. 🙂
How much for one bedroom app. not in the center?
I would expect at least $1k per month. In the small villages, prices are lower.
"Black Friday" deals in November, in Portugal?
Since November Thanksgiving is a US holiday, and Black Friday comes after that, I just don't see the connection in Portugal.
It's actually spread to the world, although they don't have Thanksgiving. I was surprised when I first encountered Black Friday in Ecuador.
I can testify to that. I cheekily asked the sales assistant at a hi fi store in Australia what “Black Friday” was when they were having a huge sale………..they just stared at me blankly and then said “dunno”. ……….the epitome of cooperate greed and consumerism. If you are going to do it…..at least know what it is!!!
Black Friday actually starts in late October here in Portugal. It runs until the Christmas sales kick in. Then we have the Winter sales from January through February. We were surprised when we saw it at Worten and took advantage for 23% off.
Did you include health insurance ?
No, they mentioned they are not paying for private coverage.
Denise (5 months ago) why you said it? You don’t want good people in Portugal to move and buy an apartment to in live with a less expensive country. I live in Miami is so expense. I love Portuguse because I used to live with them almost all my live and they are adorable. Blessing and my love Denise. ❤😊
How much does a room rental cost outside of city center of Porto?
We don't have that information.
Near the coast it's still fairly expensive. Depends on how far from Porto.
It can't be cheaper than the Philippines, Colombia, or Thailand, can it?
Not at all, the cheapest countries in Europe will still cost more than the group you’re asking about. This said the cheapest countries in Europe are Serbia, Macedonia, Albania, Bulgaria, Poland, and Romania, we can also include Turkey. Unfortunately one of our favorite destinations that had a low cost is Ukraine which for obvious reasons should now be avoided.
interesting to see how u do world travel with two pets
We definitely have our challenges, but we feel we have a pretty good system in place. Thank you for watching us. ☺️
Hi David how are you? I would like to retiree in Porto-Portugal. How much is a 1/1. I am Spanish/English speaker and love to learn Portugués. Though, want to do some voluntary work helping people on something. Thank you David for so marvelous video and good luck with them. By the way, I like the building where you live but 1/1. Congratulations for all your information and thank you to show your apartment. ❤😊
Hi there Warren and Julie. Just subscribed. David's tips and info were very easy to apply, thanks. I am very interested to find out how you travel with your two dogs. I have a cat and looking to move to Portugal. Any advice? Thanks in advance.
Welcome aboard! We do have a couple videos on it. Once you’re in Portugal get your pet an EU Pet passport it will make traveling much easier for you and your pet.
Here’s a video, we have a new one we did for International Living TV that will release in a few months. ruclips.net/video/pYVd9h8Pg_0/видео.html
@@WarrenJulieTravel oh, brilliant! Thank you so much for getting back to me. Looking forward to your new video also. 😀
@@naomibartlett662 good news, ILTV will release our new Pet Video on January 25th, I’ll post a link in our Facebook group.
my mortgage is $2032..and health insurance is $995 for family of 5. I'm in Arizona
That is similar to what we used to pay in the US as well. 👍😊
Not bad
But you get the supposed "safety and security" of living in America (self-promoted "greatest country on Earth," by people who don't own passports nor have lived anywhere else). As long as some disgruntled psycho in a red hat doesn't mow you down at a school or Walmart. 😕
What is the cheapest apartment outside the city center of Porto?
I don't have this information. Hopefully someone will be able to answer this for you.
€1500 can vary from one person to another, no mention about visa regulation.
Precisely why we have expats show or explain their lifestyle on the budget. Please checkout additional interviews see this playlist, some countries we have multiple interviews of people with different lifestyles spending different amounts. These help people know what to expect. ruclips.net/p/PLkOobSSGsmh5lPTZiYT8gnjrqsV4JtKLq
We’ll do a residency video when we get to Portugal. Feel free to contact David at Expat. Empire as well.
I’m curious, is your cat a Turkish Van, sure looks like one.
We’ll have David get back on that.
Guys, I'm back in the States of Dysneyland of lalala, and this video is like a slap in the face with those prices. I was deppressed, and now I'm worse after watching this vid, thanks Warren! I was looking at hotel prices in Gatlinburg TN. $100-$200 a night, for an average hotel with entitled owners (and it's not just one, it's pretty much all of them acting like this). Another $100 in gas (prob more). Another $50-80 in food (to be conservative).
To heeeeck!!! I'm moving to Europe! I'm sure I can make it with $500-800 a month or less, if I'm careful.
Great vid as always
Unfortunately inflation is happening everywhere, but there are still some places that are a bit more affordable. Thank you for watching us ☺️
If you have to pay a rental it will be very difficult to survive on 500 €a month. The rental probably will cost that...
Your TN prices are about half of what we pay here in rural Washington state. Our local hotel is $399 a night all summer long. We pay $1400 a month for a one bedroom loft in a tiny little no-services town. $100 a month on cell phones for two. $480 a month for gas. Malaysia is looking good.
@@BOULDERGEEK Total insanity. I understand it's inflation, but how much is it just sticking it to the customer too?
They are back in Turkey huh? Very interesting
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Wow… I used to live in Lisbon Portugal. Last time I visited Porto in 1995.😮 You guys have fun. ❤❤ voces falam Portuguese??😅
Thank you for watching us. ☺️
Great video! This is exact information I was looking for. I would like to know the name of the oriental store(S) in Porto. We just moved to Braga.
Thank you for watching. Perhaps David will be able to answer this question.
We don’t need everyone running to Portugal
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Wow, less than the budget of my girlfriend and I in Latin America.
He has done a wonderful job showing what he spends in each category. 🙂👍
I wish i could get even 1000€ working in Portugal
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