From RUSSIA to PORTUGAL: Is Lisbon Still Worth it in 2025?! #084

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Get our FREE guide to dating in 6 European countries HERE: https://tinyurl.com/2rp2tt6u In this episode, I chat with Galina, a Russian content creator who moved to Portugal seven years ago — from Bragança to Lisbon. We dive into what it was like growing up and dating in Russia, how the Russian and Portuguese mentalities differ, and whether Lisbon is still worth living in as prices continue to rise. Say hi to Galina: https://www.instagram.com/gala__daily/ Each week I will interview guests from all around the world on the topics of culture, connection and of course, dating. The goal is to go as deep as possible and to really understand where we all come from and how much culture influences our life. Sign up for a weekly newsletter: https://datingbeyondborders.eo.page/newsletter Say hi on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/datingbeyondborders Dating Beyond Borders channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/datingbeyondborders 0:00 Intro 2:08 Why did Galina end up in Portugal 4:30 What she doesn't like about Russian mentality 7:12 Dating scene in Russia: the expectations 14:28 "Plate-diggers" in Russia + the VIP mentality 19:30 Galina's experience moving to Bragança 22:50 Does Russian sound like Portuguese? 25:40 Why Lisbon is changing for the worse 28:30 is Lisbon getting super expensive? 30:30 Do Portuguese now hate foreigners? 36:00 The new visa rules that make no sense 38:50 Why Galina wants to move 41:00 Galina's experience in the Portuguese hospital 45:00 How is Russian vs Portuguese mentality different? 49:30 Walking in Lisbon 52:30 How are the supermarkets different in Portugal? 55:24 What is dating Portuguese men like? 1:05:20 What have been her favorite things about living in Portugal? 1:07:40 What would she tell herself before moving? 1:08:00 Does she see herself staying in Portugal?