I Moved to Portugal for a Better Life & Here's What I Found 

Let's keep the Likes coming! 🙂 If we hit 1,000 likes, we'll do a community driven Q&A with Victor on our podcast www.youtube.com/@ExpatsEverywherePodcast - Josh & Kalie

As someone born in America some 60+ years ago I think I was always Portuguese in spirit since I never desired name brand clothing, expensive restaurants, or even an I phone. I feel so at home when in portugal that I avoid English speakers (although I have not learned much Portuguese) because I want to fully embrace the Portuguese culture and leave all the consumerism of America behind. I never liked it there and will be happy to escape the constant race for more. Life in central Portugal is where I feel at home, finally.

24:52 no we don't. We help our tourist neighbours, but we don't like non-Spanish people addressing to us using Spanish. And we know the Spanish language enough to tell the difference between a native Spanish speaker from a non native. Learning Spanish to use in Portugal is a big, huge, no-no. Just don't. Ever.

Would Love to see interviews of some Expats that are much older. To see what life is like after retirement & aging.

18:03 our previous prime-minister was "brown" (Indian ancestry, from Goa). The problem is not the skin colour, it's the behaviour.

Portuguese people especially the younger generation speaks English as a second language not Spanish. Not sure where he got this idea that it would better to speak Spanish than English. And I don’t think Portuguese people appreciate being mocked especially by Brazilians so I would suggest him rethinking that. And btw Argentines look down on Brazilians whom they call macaquitos. How do I know this? I’ve lived in Argentina. So his penchant for Messi instead of Ronaldo and then moving to Portugal and mocking them as CR7 fans is pretty absurd and wrong on so many levels. And it also explains why some Portuguese have a real problem with Brazilians moving to Portugal. I found it surprising too that he describes himself as super white when he doesn’t present as white. He would never be considered white in the US. Very strange interview.

So, the old people are right: Foreign criminal groups identified as operating in Portugal generally come from Brazil, Ukraine, Cape Verde, and China. Brazilian organized crime groups have been present in Portugal for over a decade, with evidence suggesting their involvement in theft, general violence, homicide, and cocaine trafficking. Eastern European criminal groups are more active in the human trafficking market, while so-called ‘Chinese overseas police stations’ are allegedly present in Portugal and may be used to track and harass dissidents. Italian mafia groups have also been identified in the country.

Having spent time in Brasil and with good friends In Vitoria in Espírito Santo & Natal in Rio Grande do Norte, the concerns about security are not over exaggerated. While in São Paolo and Rio and many other large cities, it’s important to take care while walking around. In Rio, I saw a man rip a necklace right off the neck of a woman and run, leaving her two small children traumatized. However, I have really enjoyed all the cities I’ve been to in Brasil and the people have always been super nice. While in Portugal, I’ve just never had security concerns. It’s easy to walk around day or night without that uneasy feeling you get when it’s important to be more cautious of your surroundings. My only complaint about Portugal is the concept of personal space is quite different than in the US but I know that’s an American thing! Both countries are lovely places but I’d be more hesitant to live in Brasil.

Of course, it's racism when someone treats you negatively based on your skin color. Brazilians don't come illegally. They are perfectly legal when they arrive. They become irregular since SEF/AIMA takes a long time to process the Manifestation of Interest visa request, which was completely legal and offered by the government until a few days ago. In any country, from any culture, natives feel threatened when foreigners arrive as immigrants. It's not particular to Portugal. Vitor's lifestyle in Brazil is very representative of the 1% of the population on high income. Most Brazilians don't live like that. His lifestyle in Portugal is also much better than that of the average Portuguese person. We Brazilians indeed dream of moving abroad. We learn that other countries and other cultures are better than ours. We see that on TV, movies, and the internet. The truth is that once we immigrate, we are forever immigrants and always foreigners. I was an immigrant to the USA and am now an immigrant to Portugal. Despite Brazil's negative side, I never felt the same cozy reception elsewhere as in the country where I was born and raised, even as a child of first-generation immigrants to Brazil.

This was a very useful interview and Victor was an excellent find on your part. Do more of these. Suggestion: what about mixing it up a little and interviewing native Portuguese about their views on the direction of their country, immigrants, tourists, etc.?

What an awesome interview and so informative. I better get on my Portuguese language learning game. Thank you so much Victor and Kaylee.

I am a Portuguese person, lived abroad for 19 years in 4 different countries on 3 different continents, my experience taught me to respect and honor the local culture, not giving up on my own culture, but be respectful to the local culture and way of life, that is, in my opinion, the greatest stumbling block in the relationships between the Portuguese people and the multitude of nationalities currently residing in Portugal. Quando em Roma, sê como os Romanos.

What a handsome young guy. I believe that his jaw is not as fat as it looks on the video, though. Thanks for having me, Josh and Kalie! You’re the best ❤

I wish Victor and his wife a wonderful life in Portugal

His message comes across very clearly. It all make sense when you can understand his reasoning and tide them to your own. Thank you for the interview.

I like Victor a lot-so thoughtful. Very nice interview, interesting and informative. And seeing Aveiro might put it back into play with Porto and Setúbal….

Katie, I follow you and Josh because I like supporting you guys. I have no interest in moving to Portugal, but I enjoy following your journey I loved Vitor's honesty. Brazil and the US share a lot of similar history. Brazil, by the way. has a lot of safe cities. Inequality and racism are major problems there. I personally love Brazil. Keep up the good work. I always enjoy your videos.

As a brown guy from India who got his D8 and is about to come to Portugal, I am a little worried after his anecdote about the Indian guy he mentioned. I genuinely think these expats channel should cover some brown people to see how their experience stacks up. I feel every country is super nice and welcoming to people as long as they're white. It's unfortunate that we are seen as danger just for existing.

What an interesting interview and subsequent comments! Well done

Keep in mind that He is talking about São Paulo. There is a lot of safe Cities in Brasil. Brasil is a huge Country and there is good and bad places like any Country is this World.

Great interview!!! Our mind changed very much when we move oversee. I left Brasil when I was 21 yo and I have been in US for 26yrs…thinking about moving to Portugal within 2 yrs because I’m looking for laid back life.

Maybe Portugal has a lower crime than Brazil but I have heard lots of concerns from expats in Portugal about the healthcare, barking dogs, attitude of locals to foreigners, and horrendous bureaucracy which makes getting a bank account, drivers licence, etc very challenging to get

Awesome, Kalie and Victor! A lovely way to start our trip to the Portuguese Consulate in San Francisco to drop off our passports for visa stamping!!!! See you SOON!

24:39 If you don't know Portuguese, but you want to move to Portugal, at least study Spanish. Priceless.... 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 If you are moving to Portugal or to any other country, you should learn the Local Language. Not their neighbour's language! In this case, it should be European Portuguese. It's easy to find online content. People will recognise your effort. They will feel respected and will treat you accordingly. Learning some words and phrases in Portuguese will save you a lot of time, trouble, and money. 😉 Bom dia. Um café, por favor. Obrigado. Good morning. One coffee, please. Thank you. Easy. 😊 Finally, save your "Gracias" for a trip to Spain! 😅

Victor, I enjoyed listening to your interview. But do not advise anyone to learn Spanish in order to get by in Portugal. I do not about Brazilians but the Portuguese are proud of their language and do not accept to be approached in Spanish as if it were their language. I do not speak Italian, for instance, but I can understand some Italian. But Italians when they are in Portugal they do not speak in Italian when they ask a Portuguese for an information. They either use English or sign language. So why do the Spanish speaking people not do the same? If someone addresses me in Spanish I will just say:Não percebo.

Terrific conversation Kalie. Obrigada to Victor for sharing his own experiences. I hope they have the children he dreams of.

25:46 we know Spanish because we use subtitles for TV, films and series. That's why it's easier for a Portuguese to understand Spanish, than a Spanish to understand Portuguese. Spanish TV and cinema do not use subtitles to keep the original soundtrack.

I very rarely watch these kinds of videos for one main reason. Having lived for substantial periods in 4 countries and having travelled to another 22, the most common issue I found I had with so many expats has been that rarely have I found people who seriously take into account who they are as individuals when considering a move. The success of a move can be much more about what kind of person they are than their new potential country. It's a big discussion but hopefully you get what I'm saying?

this skin colour thing is not true. it is about the behaviours of individuals in relation to the local communities. I am Portuguese and an immigrant and I respect the local customs and adhere to them to fit in. levels of education also play a big part in it.

I lived in UK for 20 years including Woodgreen, Tottenham/ Bruce Grove where the London riots started, in a Brixton state council infested with 15 year hold armed thugs at my door step and in Hackney, and never felt so intimidated one year after moving back to Portugal crossing a zebra crossing in Aveiro, while walking my two (German Shepard size) dogs which saved me from being beaten from a group of 5 Middle East or Indian looking men in a car that almost run over us..I don’t want to generalize the all community but I’m still thinking today where all that disproportional rage comes from? and I’m mixed race Portuguese/ Angolan .. what were they so mad about? I just told them when someone crosses the pedestrian crossing that someone has the priority over the car.. it’s probably irrelevant and an isolated case but makes me wander of what’s happening to the Portugal I grew up 🤔

WOW Fascinating perspective! Especially Spanish language vs Portuguese! Entertaining and informative! Thank you!

I understand wanting to live without the dangers of physical violence. I only spent 3 weeks in Portugal, but the interesting thing about being African-American, is how well we blend in. I’m definitely brown. I’m a bit tall. I was told they thought I was Portuguese. I seem like I was born in Portugal, and maybe my family was a mix of Senegalese and the Brazilian mix. So, I looked like I belonged. So, trippy! I have heard negative things from Portuguese about the drivers from Bangladesh and women from Brazil who are trying to take their men. 😳 I’m from California, and I love diversity, so I push back on that prejudice. Fortunately, most Portuguese people I met were extremely gratuitous and inclusive. Yet, I’m aware my American accent is a benefit to me in Portugal.

Thank you so much for 0:13 your video and information🥰😘😘

People tend to forget that Portugal is a more conservative, reactionary and religious country. It was ruled for 40+ years by a dictator, Salazar who isolated the country. It fought two colonial wars that they lost and had a somewhat difficult time adjusting to the EU. BTW he doesn't mention the super disparity of wealth in Brazil. No one has the political will to make changes to more equalize life in Brazil. He has the means to leave, so he did. He could afford to do it. He could opt out easily and the excuses are not withstanding.

Thank you for having this very honest discussion. I am an American who looks “different” for Americans, and while I generally don’t have problems when I travel abroad, I do find that people are surprised when I say I’m American because people have an idea of what an American should look like, and people are more confused because I’m light brown and I speak Spanish and some Portuguese (studied Brazilian Portuguese).

The tickets from São Paulo to Salvador aren't more expensive that the tickets from São Paulo to Lisbom. It's a too simple thoght. You can compare right now on the Internet.

This was an awesome interview! Truly a wealth of information and much appreciated. 🙂👍

This is the standard topic of conversation for Brazilians concerning crime. In other countries crime is rarely a topic of conversation. It isn't that things don't happen here in the US, but we are not overtly paranoid about it. There is a Henry-Penny notion that the sky is falling in. I just visited Curitiba, Brazil and everyone was super helpful and friendly. I used the bus to get around there and younger people gave up their seats. The people I visited always warned me to keep my wallet and phone in my front pocket. However, when I was on the bus or on the street people had their cell phones out in their hands. No one bothered anyone. Crime is a major subject for gossip which is the first topic of conversation in Brazil. I think that there is a heightened sense of paranoia there. It's ridiculous. If you don't want to live in Brazil, I don't think that you need an excuse to move just move.

Interesting guy and great interview. I don't agree with him telling people not to go to Rio though. It's an amazing city that gets a bad reputation and there's a lot of misconceptions. It's dangerous in parts yes, but pretty much of all zona sul, where the tourists stay, is fine and relatively safe. I lived there for 6 months had had no problems. I can say it's the best and most beautiful city I have ever lived in, and the people are amazing there. I will be back.

When I lived in Brazil, 1987-88, I lived in São Paulo. The city was rough and tumble back then. I also traveled to other parts of the country, and the country overall can be a bit wilder than some might find comfortable. I loved being there and was not ever harassed, but I felt that I had to be careful wherever I went. It was just a question of how careful; just keeping my eyes open or having to be on full alert and actively taking steps to stay out of trouble. Spanish? When I was in Lisbon last year I chatted with the hotel staff (Portuguese, Brazilian, Angolan) and NO ONE was happy when people spoke Spanish to them. No one. More like they were insulted. Interesting about the South Asian commentary. My sense was that Portugal has some stress right now, due to the influx of people from other countries and the exodus of Portuguese looking for better wages. It will be interesting to see how that gets sorted out.

Besides the security that Portugal offers the freedom from the pressure of materialism ( for me ) would be such a tremendous relief. Trying to figure out what to sacrifice simply to live in the US is becoming increasingly exhausting, and my heart still wants to give Portugal a try even though the loss of the tax incentive was a blow. Leaving the sense of familiarity to embark on such a journey is SO tempting. Great video, thanks for Victor’s perspective. Boa sorte!

Great interview Kalie! Ah, São Paulo!! Birthplace of my great-grandfather… I have never visited because of the violence. I hope to … someday

He's speaking the truth, I had a bulletproof car since 2008. The country side gives people a false sense of security. It's actually worse because people sometimes break in your farm and kidnap you etc. I'd rather be in a "safer" city. I am actually considering returning to Brazil not only because their highest tax bracket is 27.5% and their costs are lower, but also because you're left alone to do your thing instead of being micro managed like here in Europe. Portugal would be better than the Netherlands but a 52% tax rate is just insane in my personal opinion, sorry. Brazilians are very "americanized". It's a consumerism culture. It's also a service culture. I like that aspect, but that's the way I personally feel about it. Local tourism has been more expensive than international since the 90's at least, it was actually even more affordable when the Brazilian currency was stronger. I didn't integrate with expats in The Netherlands after 7 years here, only the natives cared to interact with me (I am terrible with social interactions, though). It's cheaper to fly between Brazil and Europe via US or Canada than taking a direct flight. I didn't know that 16000 BRL are considered an upper class income in Brazil, or was that a decade ago? Last time I went to Brazil a year and a half ago I saw more poverty on the streets than 7 years ago but as we can have a segregated lifestyle it was fine as we'd just drive to the mall and other "safer" places. I can't disagree with his entire perspective because it's very accurate. I just feel my personal perspective is a bit different but I fear I might be wearing "pink glasses", so I need to stay there for five months and a half (so I don't become a tax resident there) and see how it goes. I have dual citizenship by birth. I'd not have come to Europe otherwise, I'd rather have gone to US or Canada. Sorry. 😬 (no pun intended)

Great perspective

I'm a bit confused. He stated that living in BZ they lived in what I'll call "quiet fear" and he referred specifically to Rio and SP.. Besides those huge cities there are lots in BZ of other smaller cities I believe logically would have been good, even a one million in population would have less crime. And there's the south of Brazil that I heard is quite different on crime like in SC and Rio Grande do Sul unless the areas or the life there didn't appeal to him. I just feel moving within BZ would have been less in terms of complications than moving to Portugal as changing countries is a big undertaking. So I don't understand completely his rationale for leaving.

Did they finish the city center remodel in Aveiro ?

Great and interview

It's the same from people from Mexico who like a lot of loud music in America neighborhoods. When you move to a country you have to respect how they live in their country. It's just about respect

What is your podcast link!

loved it. very real

A great interview. As a Brazilian citizen, he's so fluent in English. He mentioned them ladies at the airport, the Portuguese lady was pissed! To get someone in that state i believe the other one (Brazilian lady) must have done something wrong / disrespectful / disgusting. Unfortunately people online judge based on a few seconds of a video, not knowing the full story. Now in regards to the part of Middle-East & East Asians folks moving to Portugal, that's another story. This weekend is the "Europeans elections", most Far-right political parties will do well. People in the EU are fed up with years of abuses.

Does Victor do exactly the same job in Portugal as in Brazil, or how does it differ?

Great interview. Thank you 😊

Well, I would say be careful if you're not a native Spanish speaker and want to use Spanish in Portugal. If you're fluent, maybe (but ask first). If you're not and you're using 'gracias' and other words and expressions you have learned just for this purpose, please don't. Either learn how to say those things in Portuguese or just use English. It's rude to use Spanish in Portugal if it's not your language and you're not even fluent.

Very interesting interview. As an American married to a Brazilian, who lived in Brazil for 8 years. Now in the UK. Brazil is a great country if you don't live in big cities, and have access to a higher quality of life. The food, people, healthcare (private), and quality of life can be very high. Currently living in cold England, I am considering moving back to Brazil. The weather is much better. It is dangerous in Rio. I saw someone get mugged at gun point across the street from me, in a high end Copa cabana area. But if you live in smaller towns outside of cities, it was not unsafe. But it is very different to live in Brazil with money as apposed to without. I think as most central or South American countries, and probably Asia. I would love to end up in Spain, but the taxes seem too high for Americans. But weather here in England is killing me, and now I definitely miss the weather in Brazil, easy going life, family, etc.

Great interview. Thank you both

God bless you and your wife. Wish you all the best in Portugal my favorite country in the world.💝 Love to move and live there anywhere. Aveiro, Braga, Setubal, Coimbra, Porto etc. Miss the people, the food, the country. Miss the feeling of life that I can only feel in Portugal. 💝🇵🇹

He is not correct in saying that the culture is the same! It's quite not.

Fascinating interview Kaylee. Thanks for sharing.

That brazilian woman in the airport was teasing that portuguese woman husband and when it comes to other women harrassing your husband, every women stands up. The thing is the brazilian woman was taping that but editing the video she only showed the portuguese woman reaction.... SO if you have any problems with brazilians, start your video app on your mobile, never trust THEM !

Does Floripa have similar safety issues as São Paulo?

Portugal is a good country to take up residence, but it requires the applicant to have a good monthly income to support the increasing costs of renting or purchasing property and not depend on the public health system.

Sim falar espanhol para os espanhóis, mas não falar espanhol com um português

Please dont say spanish is our second language. Thats as ofensive as says you dont like Cristiano Ronaldo!😂 Não sei por que razão estava a escrever em inglês para um brasileiro😅 Mas, é isso, o espanhol não é a nossa segunda língua, apenas temos facilidade em entender.

Thanks for the video. It would be nice to call ourselves what we really are: immigrants in Portugal, and there's nothing wrong with that.

Sorry to say this, but my white Brazilian neighbors think they are ahead of everyone for being white as well as educated. So. Yes, it is a white Brazilian thing to look down on people and blame the world for their own prejudice.

I suspect what he is hinting at the dislike of Middle Eastern people is really nothing more than a dislike of Islam. Portuguese identity is founded on “beating the Muslim invaders and kicking them out of the country”. All you have to do is pick apart the symbols of the Portuguese flag it tells the story. Most Portuguese would never say this directly but it’s baked into the DNA so to speak. Just like the revolutionary war is into American culture.

MAN.... Speaking spanish to a Portuguese is like saying Argentina is better then Brazil inside a crowded brazilian restaurant.... NO, if you dont talk portugueses, speak english, no worries....

21:00 The conservative mind of the Portuguese?? I would like to know his opinion on why the far-right has grown so much in France and Germany. Yes, there, there is a big problem with natives in relation to Indians, not in Portugal. He´s talking about the Portuguese as a whole, as if they were all the same! By the way, the Portuguese don't hate Messi, they just prefer Cristiano! Hating other players is not a Portuguese thing, that's someone else's thing. Living in Portugal since 2017, I think you should know the Portuguese better by now! If he knows the Portuguese well, he would know that they don't like English speakers going to Portugal and starting to speak Castilian. This is an insult, please never do this, only if the person doesn't mind!

Brazil have everything to be a awesome country, crime, corruption needs to be addressed with harder measures

Portugal needs 150k foreigners to work in specific areas, so anyone that already speaks Portuguese have a big advantage in integrating

Advising people to speak Spanish in Portugal is very insulting. You should know by now how fierce and proud we Portuguese are about our mother language. Big blunder.

I am not someone who enjoys buying stuff, but how does one, a few, or many individuals who by choice engage in any degree, large or small, of consumerism negatively impact the quality of life or mental health of anyone who, like Victor, interprets the "consumerism" of others as "an excessive degree of greed" that must be publicly condemned, as Victor does in this video?

Os chineses sempre cá estiveram e nós nunca tivemos problemas Eu acho que ele tem a mania que conhece o pais e os seus problemas sociais

Wow, seems like Brasil isn’t much different than the US right now

Aveiro… Gosto muito de Aveiro e de Costa Nova.

Very interesting 🤔🤔🤔🤔, I just found tickets from São Paulo , Brasil to Lisbon , Portugal for R$ 8.000 and to Salvado ,Bahia R$ 1.040. I think somebody id not telling the truth 😡.

I HAVE BEEN TO SALVADOR BAHIA! It’s AMAZING! So, So BEAUTIFUL. The Beaches Are Unbelievably Gorgeous! I Much Prefer It To Rio….Easily! Guess What? I ALSO KNOW STUNNING AVEIRO, PORTUGAL.💙 I Recognise Most Of The Places In Your Video. AVEIRO Is Beyond BEAUTIFUL and The People Are So Welcoming and Helpful. I’ve Been To Several Places In Portugal….Lisbon, Of Course, CASCAIS, ESTORIL, SINTRA….The Algarve (Don’t Like It; Not For Me) But PORTUGAL IS AN AMAZING COUNTRY! Yes, I Spend My Life Travelling; Japan, China, Brazil..of course..Malaysia…Large Parts of The US (I LOVE NEW YORK, NEW YORK) Southern California…Most Of Europe. But AVEIRO IS STUNNING!💞xox

Why did you say don't go to RIO ??????🤔

O conceito de comprar coisas caras para impressionar os amigos que não gostamos…

It is too easy to speak wrongly against a country or society. I don't know how a person who lives in Portugal 5 to 7 years can say: they don't like person with brown skin, yellow, green, blue...I, as a portuguese with 49 years old never had any problem with any kind of person, I am a teacher and I teach Africans, Brazilians, Portuguese, Ukrainians, dutch, Italians, you name it! I never had a racial problem with any of them. I am married with a brazilian woman, when I went to Rio de Janeiro, I was scammed and I witness a couple of robberies, so, can I say that all of brazilians are criminals??? We, in Portugal, only have problems with persons who came where to steal, kill, do the wrong things...who ever came's where to work and be a good citizen...is welcomed, independently of his/her nationality. I am a little bit full of people coming to my country, and then, just saying "stupid" things, that they know nothing about!!!!

Josh and Kalie did a great job in this episode as they always do. This testimonial clarifies the truth. Materialism drives poor mental, physical and spiritual health. To be free from that is good. Blessings to this channel and Josh and Kalie for a realistic and uplifting channel and episode.

I liked this interview. AWESOME. Like this gentleman.

Porque a brasileira estava a filmar as pessoas sem o consentimento das pessoas e acho que estava a criticar os portugueses e Portugal

Sounds like the US

Don’t worry Victor give it a couple of months or years and Brazil will feel very safe compared to what is coming to European cities.

North Americans, in particular, have developed an unjustified crash on Portugal. This was in its zenith when the golden visa by real-estate was available which came with a resident permit, didn't require physical presence in the country to be followed by naturalization and an EU passport after six years. This was the USP of the glossy marketing campaign. All this is now gone. The only thing that is left is the high income tax and inflated real-estate market. A digital nomad visa is just a temporary visa for people with off-shore, online money making business. The new government 's goal is to severe that dodgy linkage between a temporary resident permit and the almost automatic naturalization after six years of residency. The truth is that Portugal is a poor country with not much to offer to its own native population. The wages are ridiculously low and the cost of living is intolerable. That what a Portuguese software engineer who lives and works in Germany, and whose dream is to immigrate to the USA where he can improve his earning potential explained to me. Retirees is a totally different story.

No, speak to me in Spanish in Portugal and I will ignore you , when I go to Spain they don't speak to me in Portuguese.

Basically I agree with almost everything that was said, except for two issues. Firstly: we, Portuguese, don't really like Asians, not because of their skin color, but above all because they make little or no effort to integrate, rather wanting to maintain their customs in a country that is completely different from theirs. People from India and Pakistan make an effort to learn Portuguese, but the Chinese are a disgrace. I rarely meet a Chinese person who understands Portuguese at all. Talk, no way! On the other hand, those who come to us from the other countries I mentioned try to learn Portuguese, but they have another problem: the cultural issue. I rarely see a woman without wearing kilos of clothes. In the case of Pakistan this is due to the dominant religion. In Indians, not so much. Second: the issue of Spanish. Few of us Portuguese actually speak Spanish. What we do is adapt our language to theirs by speaking something we call "Portunhol". As we know, Spaniards have difficulty understanding other languages. There are several explanations for this, but I won't be listing them here. We understand them well and speaking "Portunhol" they can understand us.

Spanish is not a 2nd language

Good for you Victor God Bless viva com liberdade viva seguro

If I was not an european I would never come to Europe for the next years. Life will become very hard for non europeans in Europe soon.

A lot of Portuguese people like Messi.

26:42 the USA has the same problem. Polarising politics going to extremes.

HE is right, Brasilians have been brainwashed by the consumerism culture in the US, they grew up the same culture so it's not their fault YOUR Life in Brasil changes depending on WHERE you live ! Sure if you live in SP or RIO it will be more dangerous than it needs to me. But if you live in a city like Joao Pessoa or in the south Florianopolis- you are 100% safer in these places. Currently there are more Brasilians moving from everywhere to Florianopolis , is the #1 destination ! We are starting to see Russians and Ukrainians arriving here too. When I lived in the north, I new 2 people I had anything in common with. Here in the south I have over a dozen great and friendly people I socialize with who speak English. Victor missed this opportunity. BUT Victor is making EUROS now vs REAIS so that is the biggest plus for him. Unfortunately the EUROS in PT jobs there are the lowest in Europe. I have PT friends who lift PT for other EU countries and more than doubled their salary. His other problem is that none of the EU has warm/hot beach waters whereas the north of Brasil does, you can bake in the sun and never get cold PORTUGAL is no longer the #1 place to live, even the PT people are leaving and dying off EUROPE is NOT the place it used to be since the Russian/Ukranian war, neither is the US Victor could make a lot more money if he went to the US and lived in a safe city. He's not going to stay in PT forever, even the PT people don't !

We have an ex inmate as a President.

🤔 since when is India Middle Eastern 🙄

18:02 you are literally saying that the Portuguese are racists. So many misconceptions and false "information".

Yeah! Come to Portugal and speak Spanish lol you better off with English believe me...

Good video, but remember old people aren't a real open minded in any country😅 when he talked about the women crossing the road... But please never speak Spainish if you can't speak Portuguese... Just use English or French. 😊