Cost Of Living In Portugal – Is It Still The Best Value For Expats?

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Is Portugal still good value for expats? In this video we share our real January 2025 cost of living as a retired couple on Madeira Island and compare it with previous years to see how much things have actually changed. We walk through our full monthly budget and a realistic rental scenario for a T1 in Funchal, including: – What a typical rent would be now for an expat-friendly T1 in Old Town – Our actual spending on groceries, dining out, utilities, transport, subscriptions and “other” in January 2025 – How our costs have shifted since 2022, 2023 and 2024 (including that big jump in grocery prices) – The impact of owning vs renting, and why we still think Madeira can be great value for a “better second half of life” If you’re asking yourself “Can I still afford to move to Portugal in 2025?”, this breakdown gives you real numbers you can plug into your own plan. As always…check back in and, Track Us Down! 🌎 ~ Doug & Monique ❤️✨ Travel • Freedom • Better Second Half of Life 🌐 Website & contact: https://www.trackusdown.com 📩 [email protected] ❤️ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/trackusdown 🛒 Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/trackusdown 📱 eSIM for travel (Airalo referral): DOUGLA4412 #costofliving #retirementadvice #practicalwisdom #portugalrealestate #expatlifestyle