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Every resident of Portugal is eligible for public health care (JohnnyPT correct me if I am wrong). However, I don't know whether the SNS provides what you think you need. An alternative is an international health insurance (e.g. BUPA) or simply pay ... Read More

@David_NOVAWe moved several times from country to country (e.g. NZ to Tunisia) with a container. We always had good international movers who assisted as much as possible with the customs process. The last big move was from Oman to Portugal and our ... Read More

Remember that you should always do the simulation (click "Simular" button) before submitting it. - @JohnnyPT Interestingly, the Simular never worked for me. It always returned a message that this isn't applicable to our case. Read More

Maybe take a second look and it might already be less confusing. If your tax situation is somewhat complicated then I can recommend BDO in Lisbon. I used their services many years ago. Read More

These minimum values have to do with "equality" and "justice" principles. If a government assumes that a foreigner needs a higher monthly income to live in the country, it is being inconsistent with part of its population, by assuming that this ... Read More

Based on my experience of over 10 years in Portugal the amount of ($1095 + $300) a month (assuming this goes net into your bank account) is not sufficient to live in Portugal even if you own your own home. However, as norm3pt can afford to buy is ... Read More

While this is enough income for the D7 visa requirements now, aand you could make a confortable living with it, it may not be enough in the future. The cost of living in Portugal is going up and you may also develop extra needs, like, medical care, ... Read More

I wonder how an expat in Portugal would be able to live a decent life based on an annual income of 12.140 EUR. As a couple with each having that amount it might work, but only if you own your apartment. Read More

I guess for EU citizens like us it was always easier to adapt to life in Portugal, because the formalities are much easier. On top of it all we had a relocation agent helping us with everything including finding a nice apartment. We moves with a ... Read More

Look into Advance Care. Its for people over 55 and more affordable than MGEN or any of the other plans offered - @REGGELIFE Keep in mind that a plan is different from in insurance. If you want an insurance and are older than 65 I think that MGEN is ... Read More

Our Medis health insurance provides slightly lower prices for dental treatments compared to what is charged to walk-in patients. The prices differ a lot and if one isn't fluent in Portuguese it might be a good idea to find a dentist that speaks your ... Read More

I guess one should simply relax and accept that Portugal is ... Portugal. ***. It doesn't mean that it isn't a good place to live, but it isn't Dubai or the like. I am certain that there are many more disorganized places on this planet. Read More

Thanks for letting me know. It seems nobody notices anything that would hint to a decline in business activity in Caldas. I noticed those many closed down shops and restaurants, but maybe the business activity is just moving to slightly different ... Read More

@juliajonesjy I agree that the insurance is high. One really has to shop around to get a good deal. By doing so I saved as much as 40%.Health related costs (insurance, co-payments, medication, dental) can be very high in Portugal. No wonder that ... Read More

As 2025 has just recently started, I wouldn't be able to say much about the Cost of Living in 2025. However, according to my numbers I can only see a small-ish increase from 2023. The most noticeable increase was in the day to day shopping of food ... Read More