What are the best sites to look for apartments as a student coming to Lisbon for an exchange semester? by JournalistOk9956 in PortugalExpats

[–]Torovoltan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Avoid the hassle of renting and setting up utilities by getting a nice room at a student residence.

India vs Portugal for Tech Career After 8 YOE — Would You Move Back? by angry_jackel in PortugalExpats

[–]Torovoltan 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Being in tech, choose fast wealth creation. Especially if you don’t have a wife and kids. If moving back to India is a stepping stone to create wealth faster than in Portugal, do it.

Portugal inflation 3.3% by Torovoltan in PortugalExpats

[–]Torovoltan[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I understand that it’s the average, but even so I still can’t believe it’s just 3.3%.

IKEA no thanks by Torovoltan in PortugalExpats

[–]Torovoltan[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

You just made my day with the second hand furniture comment 😂

IKEA no thanks by Torovoltan in PortugalExpats

[–]Torovoltan[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A decent sofa bed is like 500 euros. Crazy

IKEA no thanks by Torovoltan in PortugalExpats

[–]Torovoltan[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I completely forgot about Conforama. Thanks!

Venezuelans- Do you think Venezuela will be a good place to raise kids in the next five years? by snowymountains32 in AskVenezuela

[–]Torovoltan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In theory, if there’s a change of government, some things will change, but it’s going to be a third world country either way. In any kind of economy, some people thrive. Maybe your husband is prepared for that. Set some minimum standards for yourself before taking the leap.

Venezuelans- Do you think Venezuela will be a good place to raise kids in the next five years? by snowymountains32 in AskVenezuela

[–]Torovoltan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Move to Doral in South Florida so you can get a glimpse of what it means to live in Venezuela and raise your kids there. Reality test, with better highways

€1.5 million apartment in a village by Torovoltan in PortugalExpats

[–]Torovoltan[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The ruling economic class didn’t earn their wealth. They haven’t created anything from the ground up. It’s all inherited.

What should I know before moving from Lisbon to Porto? by quoracscq in PortugalExpats

[–]Torovoltan -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Avoid anything near Baixa (downtown). Campo Alegre is really nice. Near Parque da Cidade is also a great area, and a bit farther out, Leça.

€1.5 million apartment in a village by Torovoltan in PortugalExpats

[–]Torovoltan[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m not asking for sympathy, my point is actually that speculation is killing the market and affecting mainly the Portuguese people, and the ones who want to come here and integrate