Paula Dreyfuss, a retired teacher from California, found that she couldn’t afford to live comfortably in the US after her retirement. She decided to relocate to Portugal, a country she had never visited before, in search of a more affordable life.

A New Life in Portugal

Dreyfuss settled in the city of Porto, where she found a welcoming community and a lower cost of living. She was able to afford to eat out at least three times a week, something she couldn’t do in San Diego. Dreyfuss also appreciated the safety of Porto, which is considered one of the safest cities in the world.

Despite some initial challenges, such as learning the language and navigating the banking system, Dreyfuss has found that Portugal offers a better quality of life for her. She has made many friends and is able to travel frequently, taking advantage of Portugal’s central location in Europe.

A Comparison of Costs

Dreyfuss estimates that the cost of living in Portugal is about 40-50% lower than in the US. She is able to live comfortably on her retirement income and has even been able to buy a home in Porto. While there are some challenges to living in a foreign country, Dreyfuss feels that the benefits far outweigh the drawbacks.

Original reporting: El Paso News (HLL/CB) — read the source article.