This is an excellent video! It's very intersting to hear from a Portuguese who also has an experience as an immigrant. Very helpful as we are scheduled to arrive in Portugal ... permanently in January.
She's a portuguese person who went to live abroad, so she's an emigrant. Immigrants are those who leave their countries to come living in Portugal, like Josh or yourself. By the way, welcome. 🙂
Josh, thank you for this awesome interview! I like that the questions displayed on the screen. The guest gave good advice about Portugual. Keep up the good work!
I'm only half way through this video and I absolutely love it. I truly enjoy hearing this type of perspective and the world travel experiences. Sónia seems to be quite a fascinating and dynamic person, what a lovely interview. (And I'd be curious to know her list of LIsbon restaurants now ☺) Thanks for providing quality content. ✌🏾
Josh, you are an excellent interviewer...patient, kind, thoughtful, intelligent. Your list of well thought out questions makes for a very engaging video. Thank you!
Great interview. I am watching your channel for a while now and you guys (both of you) you are just great. So many information you guys give to us from north to the south and from east to the west of this wonderful country. Congrats to both of you and keep going. Cheers from Chicago 🎉
Lovely interview! As a portuguese who is very into international cultures and loves to travel, I don't agree with Sónia that feeling like you're in Canada when you're in Lisbon is good. That's one of the things that I find an unfortunate bi product of growth actually. When a big city becomes that uprooted from its original culture it feels superficial. Like you said, it becomes any other hub city in Europe and has no personality. The same kind of shops, same kind of bars, same restaurants than any other - It's lost its character and people to me and it feels kind of sad. That's why I still like Porto a little bit more because it's international but still keeps it's character (for now). One other thing portuguese people feel as a downside of expats here is housing prices and quality of life. True or not, that is one of the main reasons. Natives feel afraid of the gentrification and its negatives. In conclusion, I really love that other people choose my country to live in and will always make everyone feel welcome when you "choose to live" Portugal.
@@adammorra3813 It's not crazy, Portugal needs people, the population is declining and it will colapse the economy if the trend is not reversed. Portugal needs foreigners who are willing to help Portugal prosper and grow!
@@davidmartinspresents they are not helping Portugal when they are paying lower taxes than the natives and pushing local people further out away from the main city and desirable areas. And the population is not in so much decline yet where foreigners have to be given special schemes to entice them to live in Portugal.
I think Lisbon can still keep it's character and welcome foreigners at the same time. Lisbon is booming now but years ago, the buildings were decaying and there was no money to renovate them. Small businesses are benefiting from the influx of foreigners.
Great interview...I am so thankful to live in Portugal and appreciate it all...Most importantly my home and the ambulance called for me last night!!! ❤Portugal
@@ExpatsEverywhere Ugh...I fell on my nose...Blood everywhere as if I were in a horror movie! Two black eyes, but no head injury and I am healing well! I will tell you the funny, not so funny part later!😉
Another terrific interview… especially in Sonia’s more unique position having experienced being an immigrant in several vastly different countries and cultures. I’ll have to look for her whenever I go to Lisboa… I love chatting with people about their lives and experiences. On a ver different thread on another channel several Portuguese told me it was weird if I walked around smiling, and you do not say hi to strangers…. LOL. I like to smile at people if I catch their eye or eyes engage. I’m quite used to people not doing that in Portugal. I’m not offended by it, but if it makes one person feel a little better about their day… then it’s worthwhile.
Thanks, Jen! Sónia would certainly say hi if you came across here in Lisbon. 😁 Kalie and I differ on the whole smiling or saying his to strangers 😅 - Josh & Kalie
@@ExpatsEverywhere You definitely have to be more reserved when approaching strangers… or at least carful, but I will always smile. I appreciated the reserved nature of the Portuguese… vastly different than in some other countries 😉…more respectful.
I really want to move from the USA to Portugal. I'll be in retirement when/if we do move so I won't be taking anyone's job. I need to investigate the tax situation as an American moving abroad, because the US government is one of only a couple that taxes based on citizenship and not location. So, even though I wouldn't be living in the USA I'd still have to pay Federal taxes on my earnings from my retirement accounts, pension and social security plus any taxes due to the Portuguese government. I just don't know where to start the research.
Looking into the foreign earned income exclusion and what your tax liabilities are when you move abroad because they certainly can lessen. We have several tax videos on the channel. One is about taxes in the US for Americans living abroad and the other is about taxes in Portugal as a foreigner especially under the NHR scheme. - Josh
You can talk to Deloitte (accounting) company in Lisbon. Make sure you watch out with capital gains tax which is still currently taxed at 28% in Portugal. Tax planning is crucial before coming here, learned it the hard way. We talked to a local accountant first, but found Deloitte more helpful.
The problem with foreigners (especially in the big cities) is not that they're going to take away jobs from the people here, it is that they're ballooning the sale and rent prices for houses in such a massive way that people (especially young adults) are having an extremely hard time living the cities (in which, sometimes, their families have lived for decades) and are forced to move away to places where jobs are harder to get or further away.
I observed that many old and decaying houses where people were able to live cheaper are now finally restored, so the owners need to increase the rents. The problem of rising rents also exists in other countries, even in areas with only locals. I learned it is mainly caused by high inflation. Inflation in the EU is currently 10% per year.
I don't see any interest of expats people who lives in Portugal right now eager to experience portuguese culture. It seem's that they go to live in Portugal because their money values more there than in their countries. That's all. How many of them really try to learn the language? Or even known who Fernando Pessoa was? Or get interested in Portuguese history? I love Portugal and its culture and hurts my heart sees such a indiference like that!
Sounds like you're hanging around the wrong people. We haven't interviewed a single foreigner that's been indifferent to learning Portuguese. - Josh & Kalie
Just got back from Portugal 10/22. Portugal doesn't seem to have a violent crime problem, homeless people are rare, I understand there is drug use but again you don't see it on the street. I have become hyper vigilant on the streets of America but in Portugal you can relax. you are in more danger of scalding yourself in the shower than getting mugged. Those beautiful older buildings have TERRIBLE plumbing. Pay the extra money and stay in a recently built hotel.
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This is an excellent video! It's very intersting to hear from a Portuguese who also has an experience as an immigrant. Very helpful as we are scheduled to arrive in Portugal ... permanently in January.
Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you for watching. Keep us posted on your move. All the best, Alex. - Josh & Kalie
She's a portuguese person who went to live abroad, so she's an emigrant. Immigrants are those who leave their countries to come living in Portugal, like Josh or yourself. By the way, welcome. 🙂
Such a great conversation. Thank you, guys
Thanks for watching! We appreciate the feedback. - Josh & Kalie
Great interview, Josh. I can't wait to get back to Portugal in April.
Thank you very much, Rebecca! April will be here in no time! - Josh & Kalie
A wonderful and informative interview, as always! Thank you!
Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you! - Josh & Kalie
Josh, thank you for this awesome interview! I like that the questions displayed on the screen. The guest gave good advice about Portugual. Keep up the good work!
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching, Sue. - Josh & Kalie
I'm only half way through this video and I absolutely love it. I truly enjoy hearing this type of perspective and the world travel experiences. Sónia seems to be quite a fascinating and dynamic person, what a lovely interview. (And I'd be curious to know her list of LIsbon restaurants now ☺) Thanks for providing quality content. ✌🏾
Thank you for watching. We love Sónia and are fascinated by her life. 😊 - Josh & Kalie
Josh, you are an excellent interviewer...patient, kind, thoughtful, intelligent. Your list of well thought out questions makes for a very engaging video. Thank you!
Aww, thanks, M! I appreciate hearing that. I've been working on it. - Josh
Great interview. I am watching your channel for a while now and you guys (both of you) you are just great. So many information you guys give to us from north to the south and from east to the west of this wonderful country. Congrats to both of you and keep going.
Cheers from Chicago 🎉
Awesome! Thanks for the message, Sebastian! We appreciate reading it. - Josh & Kalie
Wonderful interview. Thank you.
Thanks for listening - Josh & Kalie
Lovely interview! As a portuguese who is very into international cultures and loves to travel, I don't agree with Sónia that feeling like you're in Canada when you're in Lisbon is good. That's one of the things that I find an unfortunate bi product of growth actually.
When a big city becomes that uprooted from its original culture it feels superficial. Like you said, it becomes any other hub city in Europe and has no personality. The same kind of shops, same kind of bars, same restaurants than any other - It's lost its character and people to me and it feels kind of sad. That's why I still like Porto a little bit more because it's international but still keeps it's character (for now).
One other thing portuguese people feel as a downside of expats here is housing prices and quality of life. True or not, that is one of the main reasons. Natives feel afraid of the gentrification and its negatives.
In conclusion, I really love that other people choose my country to live in and will always make everyone feel welcome when you "choose to live" Portugal.
Too many people moving in raising the price for everyone. Government is letting them pay 20% flat tax for 10 years which is crazy.
@@adammorra3813 It's not crazy, Portugal needs people, the population is declining and it will colapse the economy if the trend is not reversed. Portugal needs foreigners who are willing to help Portugal prosper and grow!
@@davidmartinspresents they are not helping Portugal when they are paying lower taxes than the natives and pushing local people further out away from the main city and desirable areas. And the population is not in so much decline yet where foreigners have to be given special schemes to entice them to live in Portugal.
I think Lisbon can still keep it's character and welcome foreigners at the same time. Lisbon is booming now but years ago, the buildings were decaying and there was no money to renovate them. Small businesses are benefiting from the influx of foreigners.
Thanks for sharing your take, Alexandra. 🙏 - Josh & Kalie
Appreciate the nuanced and engaging conversation :) Please continue to interview "repats" as their perspectives are quite interesting!
Thanks, Rhea. We find it fascinating too. Unfortunately, this video didn't do well at all. - Josh & Kalie
Great interview...I am so thankful to live in Portugal and appreciate it all...Most importantly my home and the ambulance called for me last night!!! ❤Portugal
Thank you, Tamara. Why did the ambulance call for you? - Josh & Kalie
@@ExpatsEverywhere Ugh...I fell on my nose...Blood everywhere as if I were in a horror movie! Two black eyes, but no head injury and I am healing well! I will tell you the funny, not so funny part later!😉
@@tamaramadelin4831 Oh gosh. We hope you feel well soon.
Great guest & great video overall!
Much appreciated! 😊 - Josh & Kalie
Another terrific interview… especially in Sonia’s more unique position having experienced being an immigrant in several vastly different countries and cultures. I’ll have to look for her whenever I go to Lisboa… I love chatting with people about their lives and experiences. On a ver different thread on another channel several Portuguese told me it was weird if I walked around smiling, and you do not say hi to strangers…. LOL. I like to smile at people if I catch their eye or eyes engage. I’m quite used to people not doing that in Portugal. I’m not offended by it, but if it makes one person feel a little better about their day… then it’s worthwhile.
Thanks, Jen! Sónia would certainly say hi if you came across here in Lisbon. 😁 Kalie and I differ on the whole smiling or saying his to strangers 😅 - Josh & Kalie
@@ExpatsEverywhere You definitely have to be more reserved when approaching strangers… or at least carful, but I will always smile. I appreciated the reserved nature of the Portuguese… vastly different than in some other countries 😉…more respectful.
Great guest. Good job Josh
Thank you very much, Paula! We love Sónia. - Josh & Kalie
Father’s Day in Portugal is celebrated on the day that Saint Joseph is celebrated by the Catholic Church.
Josh thank you for all the great information as always. And a thank to your guest.🇵🇹🇺🇸😃✌🏽
Our pleasure! Thanks for the feedback and love, Ryan! - Josh & Kalie
Totally agree with Africa, it's a life experience
great interview with Sonia
appreciate info share "Things to Know about Portugal" at 15:59
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Beautiful experience from an expat,
It really is! - Josh & Kalie
You all ok over there, I’m hearing there was a tornado in Lisbon.
Boa intrevista👍🏼
Thank you, vikotto. - Josh & Kalie
I really want to move from the USA to Portugal. I'll be in retirement when/if we do move so I won't be taking anyone's job. I need to investigate the tax situation as an American moving abroad, because the US government is one of only a couple that taxes based on citizenship and not location. So, even though I wouldn't be living in the USA I'd still have to pay Federal taxes on my earnings from my retirement accounts, pension and social security plus any taxes due to the Portuguese government. I just don't know where to start the research.
Looking into the foreign earned income exclusion and what your tax liabilities are when you move abroad because they certainly can lessen. We have several tax videos on the channel. One is about taxes in the US for Americans living abroad and the other is about taxes in Portugal as a foreigner especially under the NHR scheme. - Josh
@@ExpatsEverywhere Thanks, I appreciate the help and info.
@@basementstudio7574 You're welcome!
You can talk to Deloitte (accounting) company in Lisbon. Make sure you watch out with capital gains tax which is still currently taxed at 28% in Portugal. Tax planning is crucial before coming here, learned it the hard way. We talked to a local accountant first, but found Deloitte more helpful.
@@tatianaschoenfield9819 Thank you
It started with troika. Our country and city has been taken over from us. There isn’t another way of seeing things.
Salaries 1000 euros,sky high rent and electricity! Thank you! But no no no!
First everything was exciting . Then housing crisis started.its impossible finding a home if you are new here . Unless u can pay 1500€ rent .
I haven’t Ben there in 20 years
The problem with foreigners (especially in the big cities) is not that they're going to take away jobs from the people here, it is that they're ballooning the sale and rent prices for houses in such a massive way that people (especially young adults) are having an extremely hard time living the cities (in which, sometimes, their families have lived for decades) and are forced to move away to places where jobs are harder to get or further away.
Seriously, not to be argumentative, but do you have any stats to back up your statement? - Josh & Kalie
I observed that many old and decaying houses where people were able to live cheaper are now finally restored, so the owners need to increase the rents. The problem of rising rents also exists in other countries, even in areas with only locals. I learned it is mainly caused by high inflation. Inflation in the EU is currently 10% per year.
Nice city, much to show, especially for tourists,but sorry, way too many selfies here instead, why?
Selfies???Are u kidding??? No selfies here.
You need 15 to 20 years to really talk about change... 10 years was already in full booming due to cheap air travels
I don't see any interest of expats people who lives in Portugal right now eager to experience portuguese culture. It seem's that they go to live in Portugal because their money values more there than in their countries. That's all. How many of them really try to learn the language? Or even known who Fernando Pessoa was? Or get interested in Portuguese history? I love Portugal and its culture and hurts my heart sees such a indiference like that!
Sounds like you're hanging around the wrong people. We haven't interviewed a single foreigner that's been indifferent to learning Portuguese. - Josh & Kalie
Delusional
Just got back from Portugal 10/22. Portugal doesn't seem to have a violent crime problem, homeless people are rare, I understand there is drug use but again you don't see it on the street. I have become hyper vigilant on the streets of America but in Portugal you can relax. you are in more danger of scalding yourself in the shower than getting mugged. Those beautiful older buildings have TERRIBLE plumbing. Pay the extra money and stay in a recently built hotel.
@No N. Didn't rain much while I was there but even ths locals bitched about the paving stones.
Well ...have you seen Lisbon now? Any place in Portugal actually.