Portugal is a beautiful country with numerous attractions and CAN offer affordable living for individuals who choose to move to Portugal from abroad. However, to have a successful move to Portugal, I personally believe that expats should have a balanced view of both the positives and negatives of what it is like to live in Portugal. In this living abroad expat podcast episode of Not Your Average Globetrotter, I'll share some of the things that might be challenging for expats to adjust to with when living in Portugal. Firstly, the cost of living in desirable areas of Portugal, such as Lisbon and Porto, can be expensive, especially for those on a fixed income. Rent for a two-bedroom apartment in some places such as Cascais can be as high as €2000-€3000, a far cry from the low prices that are often praised in the media. Traffic in some parts of the country can be challenging. However, public transportation in the cities can be relatively good but many locals will complain about it and rural areas can be difficult to access with public transportation. The Portuguese population is growing and many people are choosing to relocate to Portugal, which means issues such as traffic and the cost of living might not get better as time goes on...