Need help about moving to porto

Steven Hoffman

New member

Member since 11 November 2022

Porto, Porto

Steven Hoffman

13 November 2022 20:53:45

Steven Hoffman

13 November 2022 20:53:45

Porto, Porto

Hi everyone,

I've just decided that within the next year or so I'd like to retire to

Porto. I'm going to visit in January to get an idea of what I need to do.

This is basically a fact finding mission.

My goal is to figure out where I want to live, and cost and meet some of

you nice people. I currently use my pension and social security. That will

give me the ability to spend upto $1500 pet month. But I also plan on

getting a job. I want to make an extra $500 to $1000.

If anyone knows of someone that can be my go to for everything Porto.

Looking forward to speaking with you all.

Steven

Mickael

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Member since 19 September 2022

Mickael

14 November 2022 06:48:06

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Mickael

14 November 2022 06:48:06

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Hi everyone,
I've just decided that within the next year or so I'd like to retire to
Porto. I'm going to visit in January to get an idea of what I need to do.
This is basically a fact finding mission.
My goal is to figure out where I want to live, and cost and meet some of
you nice people. I currently use my pension and social security. That will
give me the ability to spend upto $1500 pet month. But I also plan on
getting a job. I want to make an extra $500 to $1000.
If anyone knows of someone that can be my go to for everything Porto.

Looking forward to speaking with you all.

Steven
-@Steven Hoffman

Hello and hope you're well.

Just to know if you have checked our guide concerning Porto :

Living in Porto guide for expats

I hope this will help you until one of our members can respond.

Have a nice day,

Mickael

Team Expat.com

JohnnyPT

Portugal Expert

Member since 23 May 2020

Portugal

JohnnyPT

14 November 2022 11:31:36

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JohnnyPT

14 November 2022 11:31:36

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Portugal

Hi Steven, Welcome.

Matosinhos, Vila Nova de Gaia, Foz do Porto may be good options.

Look for a housing near the metro, it helps you in mobility without the need for private transport.

Job opportunities available in Portugal for english speakers

https://www.expat.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=907675

Best Regards

Andrew Rockwell

Active member

Member since 18 June 2021

Andrew Rockwell

15 November 2022 18:03:26

Andrew Rockwell

15 November 2022 18:03:26

I agree with JohnnyPT, being a short walk from the Metro is a must. You can also use Bolt or Uber.

Our criteria was:

Close to a Metro,
Building that accepted our dog,
Short walk to markets, restaurants, bars,
Elevador,
Accessible to tourists attractions, but not too close to be annoyed by tourists,
No car needed

What do you do the most? If it's hanging out at bars, that's different than if you want peace with access by Metro to bars and tourist attractions. We live in Rio Tinto, quiet, peaceful, access to malls, restaurants, etc.

BUT, if we go to tourist areas for lunch and a day trip it usually takes 2 - 3 hours. That's ok, we're retired and that's part of the chart of living here.

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