Cost of Living in Portugal 2026: My Real Budget
Olá Portugal - Your Guide to Living in Portugal
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Everything I got wrong moving to Portugal is in my book, "Olá Portugal" →
https://a.co/d/0d7gsoqu
"Olá Portugal: Why I Moved to the Land of Sunshine and Sardines (and how you can too)" — the full story of my move, the paperwork, the expenses, the packing, and what I'd do differently. I made the mistakes so you don't have to. Available on Amazon.🇵🇹
In this video, we dive deep into real numbers for a monthly budget in Lisbon, Portugal — rent, groceries, dining, transportation, health insurance, utilities—and compare them head-to-head with costs in major US cities. Not just stats: you’ll hear my first-hand experiences navigating two countries, discover some surprising daily expenses, find out what actually costs MORE in Portugal, and pick up candid tips if you’re planning a move.
From the bustling streets of Lisbon to quiet village life, and everything in between—find out what living abroad in Portugal really costs.
👉 Want more videos about living in Portugal? Click here: Moving to Portugal
👍 Don't forget to like and subscribe. @oláportugal2025
⚕️Need low-cost travel medical insurance (required for the D7 visa application)? Go here: https://safetywing.com/nomad-insuranc...
🏦 I use WISE to send money from the U.S. to my bank in Portugal. Really easy and a lot cheaper than the bank! Give it a try with a fee-free transfer of up to 600 USD. https://wise.com/invite/diw/dennisb818
And for more detailed cost-of-living comparisons, check out Numbeo: https://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/
00:00 – Introduction: How Much Does it Really Cost to Live in Portugal?
01:27 – A Few Caveats
03:42 – Housing
04:38 – Food
05:53 – Healthcare
06:55 — Utilities
07:50 — Transportation
08:46 — So What's the Bottom Line?
09:06 — Final Thoughts
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FYI, I found the cash register annoying.
Cost of Living in Portugal 2026: My Real Budget
Olá Portugal - Your Guide to Living in Portugal
98,972 views
Everything I got wrong moving to Portugal is in my book, "Olá Portugal" →
https://a.co/d/0d7gsoqu
"Olá Portugal: Why I Moved to the Land of Sunshine and Sardines (and how you can too)" — the full story of my move, the paperwork, the expenses, the packing, and what I'd do differently. I made the mistakes so you don't have to. Available on Amazon.🇵🇹
In this video, we dive deep into real numbers for a monthly budget in Lisbon, Portugal — rent, groceries, dining, transportation, health insurance, utilities—and compare them head-to-head with costs in major US cities. Not just stats: you’ll hear my first-hand experiences navigating two countries, discover some surprising daily expenses, find out what actually costs MORE in Portugal, and pick up candid tips if you’re planning a move.
From the bustling streets of Lisbon to quiet village life, and everything in between—find out what living abroad in Portugal really costs.
👉 Want more videos about living in Portugal? Click here: Moving to Portugal
👍 Don't forget to like and subscribe. @oláportugal2025
⚕️Need low-cost travel medical insurance (required for the D7 visa application)? Go here: https://safetywing.com/nomad-insuranc...
🏦 I use WISE to send money from the U.S. to my bank in Portugal. Really easy and a lot cheaper than the bank! Give it a try with a fee-free transfer of up to 600 USD. https://wise.com/invite/diw/dennisb818
And for more detailed cost-of-living comparisons, check out Numbeo: https://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/
00:00 – Introduction: How Much Does it Really Cost to Live in Portugal?
01:27 – A Few Caveats
03:42 – Housing
04:38 – Food
05:53 – Healthcare
06:55 — Utilities
07:50 — Transportation
08:46 — So What's the Bottom Line?
09:06 — Final Thoughts
#costoflivingportugal #Portugal2025 #PortugalVsUS #LivingInPortugal #movingtoportugal
#ExpatLifePortugal #MoveToPortugal #OláPortugal #LisbonLife #PortoLiving #TravelPortugal #DigitalNomadPortugal #PortugalRelocation #movingabroad #portugal #lisbon #expatlife #travel #portugallife #LivingAbroadPortugal #MonthlyBudgetPortugal #healthcarecosts #lisbonportugal