Living In Portugal As An Expat - Answering Common Questions
Answering Questions About Life in Portugal is what this expat living abroad podcast episode of Not Your Average Globetrotter is all about. Moving to Europe can be quite an undertaking and when diving into the idea of moving to Portugal, there are some things that are worth thinking about to help you have an easy transition into living abroad in Portugal. Since having packed up my life in Italy for a new adventure abroad in Portugal I can say that I've learned a lot about what life in Portugal has to offer. Every day is a new learning experience and getting to know more people here and about the culture is quite exciting.
00:00 - To move to Portugal or not to move to Portugal? THAT, is the question….
00:28 - The first step you need to take when thinking about moving to Portugal
01:17 - Do you need a car when living in Portugal?
03:24 - Public transportation in Portugal
04:54 - Is Portugal Safe? Is Portugal a safe country to live in?
07:16 - Do apartments in Portugal have air conditioning?
09:24 - Is it normal to have a washer and dryer in an apartment in Portugal?
10:04 - Is Portugal humid?
11:01 - How the Portuguese stay warm in winter… SOUP!
12:03 - Do you need a bank account in Portugal?
13:27 - Can you get around Portugal with English? Do you need to know how to speak Portuguese in Portugal?
14:56 - What should you bring with you when you move abroad?
16:21 - Should you bring electronics with you when moving abroad?
18:05 - Is it cheaper to buy electronics in the US?
20:04 - Outro