The Cost of Freedom: My Life in Portugal

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In 2026, is the cost of living in Portugal still lower than the USA? In this video, I break down the hard math of my move from San Francisco to Porto. I share real receipts from groceries and utilities plus a rent, and healthcare calculator to show you exactly how far the dollar goes. We look at the "Survival Number" needed to live in the US versus the freedom found in Europe (in Portugal and beyond)... Thank you so much for watching!!! ✅ Join my Newsletter for Some Downloadable FREEBIES! https://tinyurl.com/3a3xzj5v 🌍 Consulting to Help You Move Abroad (3 options to fit your needs): https://tinyurl.com/3yxnprfc 🚀 Grab my Masterclass, currently on sale: Your Expat Launchpad https://tinyurl.com/y4rjebuz ================================= Recommended Tools ================================= 🌟 For travel hacking I use my Chase Sapphire Preferred credit card. I earn enough points by using the card regularly (with no foreign transaction fees) to get a “free” RT ticket from Europe to the US at least once a year. https://www.referyourchasecard.com/19u/T4KS0EBI4O#preferred 🔥 I use Wise to transfer money internationally between bank accounts and they also offer a free ATM card that can be used worldwide without fees. https://wise.com/invite/dic/kimberlyh389 🐶 Are you interested in being (or finding) a petsitter? I recommend Trusted Housesitters. I’ve use them on multiple occasions with wonderful results. https://trustedhousesitters.pxf.io/2aeqyD 🏠 I use Kindred Home Exchange in order to secure affordable accommodations! If you’re interested and want to sign up, you will get five nights with my referral code! https://www.livekindred.com/?invite_code=kim.ann 🏠🏠 I also recommend Home Exchange, it's my cousin's favorite platform. https://www.homeexchange.com/?sponsorkey=kimberly-ef0c3 ☎️ I use the eSim Nomad. I’ve tried several others and Nomad is the only one that’s ever worked for me. https://bit.ly/4h9JcSp 📶 If you’re traveling or moving to a new country, I highly recommend choosing Express VPN. It’s the VPN service that I use. https://go.expressvpn.com/c/6174670/1462855/16063 ================================= My Coaches and Helpers! ================================= 🌺 My Amazing Writing (and Accountability) Coach Christopher Downing—https://www.coach.me/ChristopherDowning 🌺 My Phenomenal YouTube Coach Alexa Saarenoja— https://www.youtube.com/@AlexaSaarenoja 🌺 My Out-of-this-World YouTube Editor, Duda! https://www.fiverr.com/s/m5beZ49 🌺 Music by the Talented Omar! https://www.fiverr.com/ch6k0r ⏰ Thanks for watching, and please don't forget to subscribe. 🖤 If you’re interested in a longer “origin story” of Why I Chose Portugal? You can find that here! https://youtu.be/RrRTfgodAJM?si=9IB2wh0QRXQ8Br7O Find me ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️ Substack—https://expatonabudget.substack.com Website—https://expatonabudget.com ➡️ Some links are affiliate links, which means I get a small commission if you buy—without any extra cost to you ***Disclaimer: My YouTube videos are based on personal experience and are for informational purposes only. I am not a lawyer. Please seek professional advice before making decisions about moving abroad. I am not responsible for any outcomes resulting from the use of this information. #podcast #liveaboardlife #moveabroad #movetoportugal #portugal #livinginportugal #expatlife #expatlifestyle #expatliving #lifeabroad #movingabroad #solotravel #over50andthriving #solofemaletraveler