She Was Warned Before Moving to Portugal

Need advice about Portugal? Book a call with Kalie: https://calendly.com/expatseverywhere Kalie from ExpatsEverywhere sits down with Kristina, an expat living in Coimbra, Portugal. Can you believe she and her husband came on a scouting trip and visiting 16 cities in Portugal? Why did they choose Coimbra? Could they live anywhere else? Did they make the right choice? Kalie and Kristina talk about life as an expat in Portugal, the cost of living, what it's like being a foreigner in Coimbra, the bureaucracy, and so much more! 🌏 ABOUT US Hi! We’re Josh and Kalie, expats since 2009. We’ve lived in Spain, South Korea, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, and now Portugal (we know, we broke the “S” streak 😅). Follow ExpatsEverywhere for expat interviews, city breakdowns, travel tips, and more to help you live your best life abroad! 🛂 VISAS FOR PORTUGAL DIY your move with our step-by-step courses for Portugal's D7 and Remote Worker visas. 📌 D7 Visa Course https://expatseverywhere.thinkific.com/collections 📌 Remote Worker Visa Course https://expatseverywhere.thinkific.com/collections 👌 USEFUL RESOURCES Take the hassle out of expat life with these trusted services. 💸 Transfer Cash Wise (formerly TransferWise): Get free transfer fees with this link. https://bit.ly/4hfN8Rh Spartan FX: Speak to a person for money transfers here. https://bit.ly/4gVdzfh 📺 Watch Your Shows Securely SurfShark VPN: Get 40% off your subscription here. https://bit.ly/4hhxDs4 🔒 Digital Security Aura: Free trial for identity theft protection here. https://aura.com/expatseverywhere 🛡️ Insurance Abroad SafetyWing: Get coverage for expat life here. https://bit.ly/3PEqV3L 👣 Learn a Language Ling: Practice any language with our special link here. https://ling-app.com/offer-yearly-subscription/?affiliateId=expatseverywhere Portuguese with Carla: Learn Portuguese here. https://journey.portuguesewithcarla.com/offer-collab/?ref=7 Portuguese with Leo: Get perfect pronunciation here. https://bit.ly/4ahs4b0 💌 Forward Your Mail Use World Post to stay connected here. https://worldpost.anytimemailbox.com/signup 💵 Taxes Taxes for Expats: $25 off tax services here. https://www.taxesforexpats.com/ref/239 📲 GET IN TOUCH Questions? Email us at [email protected] or explore our website. https://expatseverywhere.com Follow us Facebook: @expatseverywhere Instagram: @expatseverywhere Twitter: @expert_expat Patreon: Support us https://www.patreon.com/c/expatseverywhere Chapters 00:00 - Intro 00:47 - Is bureaucracy in Portugal as bad as people say it is? 02:22 - Emotionally how do you cope with bureaucratic problems? 04:06 - Why did you choose to live in Coimbra, Portugal? 06:58 - Why did you not live in the city center? 10:46 - Will you move when your lease is up? 12:00 - Have you seen growth in the expat community? 13:58 - Based on your 16 city scouting trip, which are your favorite and least favorite places? 16:18 - How's the weather in Coimbra? 16:59 - Is your apartment equipped to handle the climate? (problems with housing in Portugal) 18:31 - Cost of living in Portugal (Coimbra) 23:42 - What would be a good range for monthly expenses? (budgeting in Portugal)