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Forum: Portugal
Dec 9th 2017, 5:14 pm
Replies: 78
Views: 11,985
Posted By KateB8

Thumbs up Re: Monthly Living Costs in Portugal

Thanks Richard, that's a useful website. it even has Cascais on the list!
Forum: Portugal
Dec 9th 2017, 5:10 pm
Replies: 78
Views: 11,985
Posted By KateB8

Re: Monthly Living Costs in Portugal

Indeed, most of the things there are what I'd call luxuries apart from domestic repairs and maintenance. Luckily, DIY is something that I enjoy doing.
However, I do need contingencies and so maybe...
Forum: Portugal
Dec 9th 2017, 1:24 pm
Replies: 78
Views: 11,985
Posted By KateB8

Re: Monthly Living Costs in Portugal

Thanks everyone; so far that comes to just over €900 a month. Which is doable.

Does that amount sound about right to you?
Forum: Portugal
Dec 9th 2017, 1:19 pm
Replies: 78
Views: 11,985
Posted By KateB8

Re: Monthly Living Costs in Portugal

Thanks Eric that is very helpful. :thumbup:
Forum: Portugal
Dec 9th 2017, 1:17 pm
Replies: 78
Views: 11,985
Posted By KateB8

Thumbs up Re: Monthly Living Costs in Portugal

Scooter or car; I have not really decided yet. I think a scooter is good for pooling about locally; but for longer distances I might want a little car. I like the idea of an electric car. Thank...
Forum: Portugal
Dec 9th 2017, 1:10 pm
Replies: 78
Views: 11,985
Posted By KateB8

Re: Monthly Living Costs in Portugal

:rofl::rofl::rofl:
Forum: Portugal
Dec 9th 2017, 1:09 pm
Replies: 78
Views: 11,985
Posted By KateB8

Re: Monthly Living Costs in Portugal

Yes Robbie, I've stayed there twice. First time for five weeks; had a hire car and toured the area. Went to Faro by train and went to Seville on the bus as well.
What I'm saying is that, I can't...
Forum: Portugal
Dec 9th 2017, 12:58 pm
Replies: 78
Views: 11,985
Posted By KateB8

Re: Monthly Living Costs in Portugal

What I mean is that it's remote from Lisbon; it took over three hours to drive there.

I've stayed there a couple of times and really liked the place. First time I was there about five weeks after...
Forum: Portugal
Dec 9th 2017, 9:27 am
Replies: 78
Views: 11,985
Posted By KateB8

Re: Monthly Living Costs in Portugal

Can anyone else chip in with a few costs...
There is...

Car insurance
Car - Road Fund Cost?
House Insurance
Dentistry Check Ups
Eye Check Ups
Hairdressing
etc...
Forum: Portugal
Dec 9th 2017, 9:19 am
Replies: 78
Views: 11,985
Posted By KateB8

Re: Monthly Living Costs in Portugal

Yes, I chose that area because it's not in Lisbon but easy to get there. I was thinking of Tavira; but it is quite remote and I'd get bored.

What about local taxes?
Forum: Portugal
Dec 9th 2017, 9:17 am
Replies: 78
Views: 11,985
Posted By KateB8

Re: Monthly Living Costs in Portugal

Thanks Ukkram,

I've added your assessment of food cost (including wine :lol:) to my assessment. My experience of Iberian wine costs are that they are extremely cheap compared to the UK.

I have...
Forum: Portugal
Dec 9th 2017, 9:13 am
Replies: 78
Views: 11,985
Posted By KateB8

Re: Monthly Living Costs in Portugal

Thanks, yes I noticed that too.
I'd be looking to instal some kind of heating; I can do most DIY myself.

I'm also allowing to install a fully equipped kitchen too. Most Portuguese kitchens I've...
Forum: Portugal
Dec 9th 2017, 9:09 am
Replies: 78
Views: 11,985
Posted By KateB8

Re: Monthly Living Costs in Portugal

Thanks Ton,

That was very helpful and is a good start.

What about the equivalent of Council Tax; is there such a thing, and if so how much do you pay roughly?
Forum: Portugal
Dec 8th 2017, 5:38 pm
Replies: 78
Views: 11,985
Posted By KateB8

Re: Monthly Living Costs in Portugal

Can anyone else help me too.

The more data I have, the better. :)

Kindest regards
Kate
Forum: Portugal
Dec 8th 2017, 5:37 pm
Replies: 78
Views: 11,985
Posted By KateB8

Re: Monthly Living Costs in Portugal

Thank you for that.

I have never lived there but I do have a bank account in Lisbon.

I plan to buy a property in the Caiscais area and am on track with saving for that goal.

I live a modest...
Forum: Portugal
Dec 8th 2017, 3:16 pm
Replies: 78
Views: 11,985
Posted By KateB8

Question Monthly Living Costs in Portugal

Hi there...

I am planning to retire to Portugal within the next few years.
However, in order to do so; I need to know how much income I will need so that I can plan financially.

Can you tell...
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