She Was Warned Before Moving to Portugal

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Kalie from ExpatsEverywhere sits down with Kristina, an expat living in Coimbra, Portugal. Can you believe she and her husband came on a scouting trip and visiting 16 cities in Portugal? Why did they choose Coimbra? Could they live anywhere else? Did they make the right choice? Kalie and Kristina talk about life as an expat in Portugal, the cost of living, what it's like being a foreigner in Coimbra, the bureaucracy, and so much more!

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Chapters
00:00 - Intro
00:47 - Is bureaucracy in Portugal as bad as people say it is?
02:22 - Emotionally how do you cope with bureaucratic problems?
04:06 - Why did you choose to live in Coimbra, Portugal?
06:58 - Why did you not live in the city center?
10:46 - Will you move when your lease is up?
12:00 - Have you seen growth in the expat community?
13:58 - Based on your 16 city scouting trip, which are your favorite and least favorite places?
16:18 - How's the weather in Coimbra?
16:59 - Is your apartment equipped to handle the climate? (problems with housing in Portugal)
18:31 - Cost of living in Portugal (Coimbra)
23:42 - What would be a good range for monthly expenses? (budgeting in Portugal)