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How Much Does It Really Cost To Live In Portugal?

Fueled by foreign demand and the possibility of obtaining residency in exchange for investing money, the Portuguese property market is on the up. Since analysts are predicting this upward trend to continue, prices keep rising. Portugal’s property market was pretty resilien   more ...

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Segurança Social In Portugal: What Is It And How Might It Help You?

Ah, bureaucracy. It’s not a favourite word for anyone, and that includes expats. The last thing we enjoy doing when moving to a new country is tackl   more ...

Living
Quality Of Life In Portugal: What To Expect As An Expat

No matter where you live in the world, you may find yourself comparing your home country to your new destination each time you travel. After all, it c   more ...

Financial
Portugal's New Investment Credit Line: Are There Opportunities For Expats

In a bid to help Portuguese migrants who are looking to return and invest in their home country, the minister of Foreign affairs, Augusto Santos Silva   more ...

Property
How To Find A Property Management Agency In Portugal

Every year, thousands of people purchase property in Portugal. After all, with friendly local people, warm summers and incredible landscapes, what’s   more ...

Health
How Does Cardiac Care In Portugal Compare With Other Expat Destinations?

In 2016, the world’s leading cause of death was ischemic heart disease, an illness which affected people across all locations and income brackets. H   more ...

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Portugal - Whether enjoying wine and seafood by the beach, listening to fado in Lisbon or exploring hill-top castles and palaces, Portugal has an authentic charm that has survived into the modern day. The climate is mild and local produce is delicious.

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Retiring to Portugal and Pension Issues

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Expat groups in Portugal

Aveiro
Azores
Beja
Braga
Braganca
Castelo Branco
Coimbra
Evora
Faro
Guarda
Lisbon
Leiria
Madeira
Portalegre
Porto
Santarem
Setubal
Viana do Castelo
Vila Real
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Living
Paul Garcia, Alentejo / Algarve

Who are you?

My name is Paul. My friends call me Pauly G, "just the brown guy from America.” I am a person from Las Vegas, Nevada who I feel achieved the American Dream and at the end of the day, my life was not happy. I shed most all of my material artifact   more ...

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Jocelyn, Algarve

Who are you?

Hello, I’m Jocelyn from Malaysia. I believe a little leap of faith can unlock your pathway beyond your expectations!   more ...

Yayeri Van Baarsen, Algarve

Who are you?

I’m Yayeri van Baarsen, a 33-year-old journalist from Holland. Currently I live in the Algarve, together with my boyfriend an   more ...

Alexa, Lisbon

Who are you?

I am Alexa, a 43-year-old single mother, copywriter and blogger.


Where, when and why did you move abroad?

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Gail Aguiar, Porto

Who are you?

My name is Gail Aguiar, I’m a Gen-X Canadian who’s moved around a lot. I’ve lived in half of Canada’s provinces, and a   more ...