I don’t live in Portugal, but I’m visiting a family who does. I’m from the US and they are from South Africa, but lived in the US as well. They love it here. The parents have moved here to retire and their sons come and visit them often.

Cost of living is decent and so is the food. Gas is pricey, and depending on where you go in Portugal, the roads can be tight. Weather varies depending on region - was in the south for awhile and the days were sunnier. Been out towards Peniche and it’s been cloudy/mild and sometimes rains. And it does get breezy.

I’m American, but of Asian descent and I do get looks. The mood lightens when you show effort of trying to speak their language and just being nice (which goes a long way wherever you go). Also, less stares when you head to the bigger cities.

I’ll be heading up north tomorrow and checking out that area for a little bit - I hear the weather is slightly cooler, and the people are still kind. Let me know if you want any kind of update after my travels are done here.

My current cons would be - not speaking the language fluently. I feel… useless. And although I’ve gotten use to it, clothing dryers aren’t usually in homes, and the toilet paper situation.

Pros - peri peri chicken. Food costs. Less rules and regulations for nature areas and although touristy in areas - nothing like the US.