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What do you give up when moving to Portugal?

So many videos talk about the benefits of living in Portugal — the slower pace of life, beautiful landscapes, incredible food, and affordable healthcare. But if you’re an American thinking about becoming an expat in Portugal, there are also real trade-offs you should understand before making the move.

After friends visited us from Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, and asked the question “Could we actually live here?” it made us reflect on the realities of relocating from the United States to Portugal.

In this video we talk honestly about the things you may gain — and the things you may give up when moving abroad.

From winter weather surprises and slower bureaucracy to healthcare timelines, driving costs, and the truth about Amazon Prime, these are the everyday realities many expats discover after the honeymoon phase.

And at the end, we share the biggest trade-off of all — one that has nothing to do with Portugal.

If you’re considering moving to Portugal from the USA, planning a D7 visa, or simply curious about expat life in Portugal, this video will help you think more clearly about the decision.

Portugal is incredible — but it’s important to understand the full picture of expat life before relocating.

Chapters

00:00 What do you give up when moving to Portugal?
00:57 Weather Expectations
02:11 The Peaceful Pace Of Life
03:15 The Resiliency of the Portuguese People
04:35 Efficiency In Bureaucracy
05:12 Appointments To Make Appointments
05:31 More Affordable Healthcare (But Slower)
06:39 Higher Quality Food vs Variety
07:21 Castles Everywhere… But I Wouldn’t Want To Live There
08:44 Portugal Has Less Traffic — But Driving Is Expensive
09:48 Amazon Prime Is NOT The Same
10:34 Bonus: You Take Yourself With You
11:41 Portugal Is Incredible — But It Won’t Do The Inner Work For You


What I Used To Make This Video:
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Things I Use To Live In Portugal:
Samsonite Xenon 3.0 Checkpoint Friendly Backpack: https://amzn.to/4fFS7tl
Travelpro Maxlite 5 Softside Expandable Carry on Luggage: https://amzn.to/3PEllOZ
Pack Gear Hanging Suitcase Organizer: https://amzn.to/4iVmeQr
European Travel Plug Adapter: https://amzn.to/41WU3uh


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