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Portugal or Spain: Where to Move

To many looking to relocate to Europe, there are two top contenders: Portugal or Spain. The question of where to move doesn't always have...

Crime Rates in Portugal: Is Portugal Safe?

Is Portugal Safe? In May of 2022, Prime Minister Antonio Costa said that "Portugal remains one of the safest countries in the world." He highlighted...

Expat Guide: Moving to Porto

Thousands are relocating to Portugal every year and choosing the northern city of Porto as their home. With a growing international community, Porto is...

Guide to Social Security in Portugal

Social Security in Portugal When you get sick in the US, you will likely lose your income. Parental leave is nonexistent and can have an...

Cost of Living in the Azores: Sao Miguel Monthly Budget

The largest and most populated island in the Azores, São Miguel is known as the Green Island due to its beautiful forested terrain and...

Buying a Car in Portugal

Making such a large purchase in a new country comes with its challenges. If you are planning on buying a car in Portugal, it's...

Guide to Renting an Apartment in the Algarve

The Algarve has one of the largest international communities in Portugal, with almost 25% of its residents being foreign. Many relocated to the region...

Expat Guide: Moving to the Algarve

The Algarve in Southern Portugal is the most popular tourist location in Portugal, boasting incredible beaches and sun all year round. Thousands of the...

Car Insurance in Portugal

Car insurance in Portugal is mandatory, as in most countries, but it can be relatively affordable compared to places like the United Kingdom. If...

Where to Buy a House in Portugal

Although during the 2008 economic crisis, the Portuguese real estate market was hit hard, today, buying property in Portugal won’t only provide you with...

9 Downsides To Living in Portugal

Although the positives outweigh the negatives, living in Portugal is not perfect. While many travel bloggers out there only highlight the pros of living...

Cost of Living in Algarve: Faro Monthly Budget

Faro is located in the Algarve region in southern Portugal and is home to a vibrant expat community. Known for its year-round sunny weather,...

Getting a Portuguese Driving License

Are you looking to get a driving license in Portugal? This guide has everything you need to know about getting a Portuguese driving license,...

8 Porto Budgeting Tips: Saving Money in Porto

Porto is a lot more affordable than Lisbon, but it is rapidly becoming more expensive. If you're coming from cities in the US or...

Ultimate Guide to Moving to Portugal

Thousands have been making the choice every year to relocate their lives to the Mediterranean country of Portugal. Between 2011 and 2021, Portugal's immigrant...

17 Things to Know Before Moving to Portugal

If you are packing up your whole life and moving to Portugal, you might be wondering what this life transition will look like. Portugal...

Universities in Portugal: Studying in Portugal

Studying in Portugal as an International Student Is Portugal a good place to study for international students? Portugal has been highly rated across studies as one...

Vaccinations in Portugal: The Portuguese Vaccine System

Portugal is known for having an effective national vaccination program and generally a positive public attitude towards vaccines. The vaccination rate in Portugal for...

9 Lisbon Budgeting Tips: Saving Money in Lisbon

Moving to Lisbon? Whether you are moving with your family or starting a new university course as a student, saving must be in your...

How to Open a Bank Account in Portugal as a Foreigner

Opening a bank account in Portugal as a foreigner is quite a simple process. While many countries make it difficult to open a bank...

Cost of Living in Madeira: Funchal Monthly Budget

With both rent and restaurant prices being around 25% cheaper than in Lisbon, Funchal allows you to live your island dream without paying the...

Cost of Living in Porto: Porto Monthly Budget

Porto is a wonderful city for expats and digital nomads looking to explore culture and history, visit beaches, and enjoy high-quality restaurants for an...

Guide to Healthcare in Portugal: Portuguese Healthcare

Under the World Health Organization (WHO)'s ranking of healthcare systems, Portugal takes 12th place. Featuring both a private and public health sector, the country...

Cost of Living in Lisbon: How Much Money Do You Need to Live in Lisbon

Living in Lisbon has its perks, from its proximity to beaches, delicious restaurants, and iconic culture, but what makes it stand out from other...

Guide to Taxes: The Tax System in Portugal

Looking to move to Portugal and wondering how to navigate the complexity of Portuguese taxes? You have probably heard that Portugal has some pretty...

Guide to Renting an Apartment in Madeira

While both Lisbon and Porto are known for having a large expat community, Madeira is increasingly becoming a digital nomad location with thousands of...

Expat Guide to Retiring in Portugal

Is Portugal a Good Place to Retire? Portugal is one of the best places in the world to retire, according to the International Living’s Annual Global...

Guide to Renting an Apartment in Lisbon

Lisbon is the most expensive place to rent a house in Portugal, as well as purchase property. As of February 2022, the price of...

Guide to Renting an Apartment in Porto

The second-largest city in Portugal, Porto is not second best to Lisbon, particularly when it comes to renting. Although renting prices are increasing in...
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