What should I pack when moving to Portugal?
We asked people living in Portugal to list three things they wish they had brought and three they wish they had left behind. They responded...
"When moving to Portugal, be sure to bring comfortable clothing suitable for all seasons. Depending on your living situation, you may also want to bring a few of your own kitchen and bedroom items. Remember to pack electronics and any necessary adapters for Portuguese outlets. Additionally, you may want to bring some of your favorite items from home that make you feel comfortable and remind you of home. Finally, make sure to bring any necessary documents, such as your passport and other paperwork for any visas you may have," explained one expat living in Portugal.
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"We wish we'd brought more of our clothing...costs here are higher than in the US even before you add in the exchange rate and it's difficult to find the quality and styling to which we are accustomed; to have brought binoculars; and we should have purchased an eReader and filled it with books as finding English books is tough. Left behind...nothing, we were really selective," said another expat in Cascais and Estoril, Portugal.
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What should I pack when moving to Portugal?
If you live in Portugal, newcomers to Portugal would love to hear your answer to this question.
About the Author
Betsy Burlingame is one of the founders of Digital Nomad Exchange and the Founder and President of Expat Exchange. She launched Expat Exchange in 1997 as her Master's thesis project at NYU. Prior to Expat Exchange and Digital Nomad Exchange, Betsy worked at AT&T in International
and Mass Market Marketing. She graduated from Ohio Wesleyan University
with a BA in International Business and German.
Some of Betsy's articles include 12 Best Places to Live in Portugal, 7 Best Places to Live in Panama and 12 Things to Know Before Moving to the Dominican Republic. Betsy loves to travel and spend time with her family. Connect with Betsy on LinkedIn.
