Living in Portugal as a Foreigner: Cost-of-Living & Travel Guide

You've probably heard that Portugal is too expensive now. That's partly true, but Portugal is a big country. Find out if you can still live there for less than €2,000 per month and how much it costs for housing, food, healthcare, and entertainment. Can you afford to live in Portugal as a single person, couple, or family? Let's find out! Moving money abroad? Use Wise to send and spend internationally with no hidden fees. You can also hold a balance in Euro! Get your first transfer up to $600 fee-free: https://wi.se/travelingwithkristin-ytapr26 (Sponsored by Wise - Valid from Q1 2026. Learn more at Q1 2026 Mission Update: Speed) 🌍 Get help moving to Portugal: https://www.travelingwithkristin.com/relocation?video=YHjBzd86EY0 More Portugal Videos: https://youtu.be/soZsB4ZzTZI https://youtu.be/DRLHlFgM_Oc https://youtu.be/NyCogsAogTQ https://youtu.be/bxZDnmnko04 https://youtu.be/jt4gRuME-WE https://youtu.be/VH9tBtk5yq4 https://youtu.be/LfdY_11470w Chapters: 0:00 Intro 0:39 Housing 2:19 Cheapest Places to Rent 3:13 Spending & Sending Money Abroad 4:19 Buying Property in Portugal 4:50 Monthly Utility Expenses 6:43 Groceries & Food 7:57 Saving Money on Dining 8:32 Do You Need A Car? 9:40 Healthcare 11:30 Taxes 14:00 Total Cost Comparison •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 👱🏻‍♀️ About Me: I'm Kristin Wilson, author of Digital Nomads For Dummies and Moving Abroad For Dummies. Since 2005, I've helped thousands of people relocate abroad (families, retirees, and professionals), and I've traveled to 65+ countries. As the creator of the top-rated Traveling with Kristin Podcast and YouTube channel, my mission is to provide honest, practical advice based on real expat experiences - not just tourist highlights. If this video helped you, please give it a thumbs up 👍 and subscribe for more weekly videos on living, retiring, and traveling around the world! ❤️ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/travelingwithkristin 📸 Follow on Instagram: http://bit.ly/TWKinstagram 🎙 Subscribe to the podcast: https://bit.ly/twkpodcast 💌 Stay in touch with my weekly travel newsletter: https://bit.ly/twktravel DISCLAIMER: This video contains general information about travel and living abroad and is not intended as legal, financial, or immigration advice. This video is for entertainment purposes only. Costs, visa requirements, and local regulations can often change. Always consult with qualified professionals before making relocation decisions. Video descriptions may also contain affiliate or refer-a-friend links for products I use and recommend. Thank you for watching and supporting my channel. •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• #portugal #costofliving #liveabroad #moveabroad #americanabroad #leaveamerica #travel