Why choose BRAGA to live in Portugal | Low Cost of Living in Portugal | Early Retirement Expats

Is Braga the best choice to live in Portugal? Braga has been ranked in the top 10 European cities with the highest quality of life and is the happìest city in Portugal with 94% of residents considering it a good place to live.

We’ve been way overdue posting videos about our beautiful homebase country of Portugal. In this series, we share last year’s scouting trip to one of the most popular cities in the country. Will Braga fit the affordability, comfort and community essentials that we are looking for in a forever home? Let's find out!

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🏨 WHERE WE STAYED:
Porta Nova Collection House - https://expedia.com/affiliates/braga-...

⭐GREAT EXPERIENCES IN BRAGA:
Braga Half Day Tour with Bom Jesus - https://getyourguide.tp.st/5Qwl2VkN
Full Day Braga and Guimarães Semi-Private Tour with Lunch - https://getyourguide.tp.st/fc6z8nnj
Braga Tuk Tuk City Tour - https://getyourguide.tp.st/UAzlg1pM
Peneda Geres National Park: Private Tour with a Guide - https://getyourguide.tp.st/5NRbN78C

📑CHAPTER LIST:
00:00 Introduction
01:49 About Braga
02:41 Getting to Braga and our requirement checklist
04:16 Distance to international airport in Braga
04:49 Braga "The Rome of Portugal"
07:27 Walkability
08:34 Public transportation in Braga
10:12 Things to do in Braga
19:10 University of Minho student
21:11 Weather in Braga
22:34 Access to beaches
23:20 Cost of living in Braga
24:56 Resident visas we qualify for
26:14 Medical care in Braga
27:43 Safety and security in Braga
28:34 Neighborhoods in Braga
30:42 Final thoughts

🔗LINKS MENTIONED IN VIDEO:
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👇RETIREMENT & FINANCIAL PLANNING TOOLS WE USE - 📊
► NEW RETIREMENT - Retirement planner:
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👍USEFUL FACEBOOK GROUPS:
Braga+ Expat Group
Americans & FriendsPT
Expat Community Portugal

🏠REAL ESTATE WEBSITE:
idealista.pt

☑️OUR FOREVER HOME REQUIREMENT CHECKLIST:
□ Distance to International Airport: Less than 45 minute by car, train, subway or bus
□ Public Transportation: Reliable metro, bus systems, trains, rideshare services, bike/scooter friendly
□ Walkability: Markets/restaurants/shops within a 15 minute walk, parks, outdoor recreation within a 30 minute drive
□ Things to Do: International restaurants, parks/outdoor activities, live music, art scene, dog friendly activities
□ Average Weather: Ideally between 60F - 80F degrees year round, 300 days or more of sun, exposure to no or few natural disasters
□ Access to beaches: Wide, quiet beaches with plenty of water sports, walking distance preferred, 3-hour drive max
□ Cost of living: Low cost utilities, fresh foods, energy efficient alternatives
□ Good medical care: Major hospital within 10 miles, high quality care, low health insurance premiums, prompt emergency services
□ Safety and Security: Low crime rates, able to walk around safely at night, active police presence
□ Price/Style of Homes/Neighborhoods: Up to $400,000USD purchase price or $1,800 a month for rent-2 Bedroom/2 Bath minimum, yard space, high speed internet, approximately 200 sq. meters finished space, detached home preferred, views, pool access, gated community a plus

DISCLOSURE:
*This video is NOT sponsored. Some product links are affiliate links which means if you buy something we’ll receive a small commission. Thank you for the support! 🤗
*Also, sometimes we discuss financial topics. We are not financial professionals, please consult a licensed advisor for financial advice.

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