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EPISODE · May 27, 2026 · 19 MIN

The Comparison Nobody Dared to Make: Portugal vs Spain for Retirement

from The Expatriate · host Levi Borba

Portugal has lost its most powerful tax advantage, and its real estate market is now one of the most overheated in Western Europe — so the old consensus may no longer hold.We break down exactly what changed, using a six-factor comparison to help you decide between retiring in Spain vs Portugal.Video version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0hoKeXtq_ssArticle version: https://expatriateconsultancy.com/retire-in-portugal-vs-spain-what-is-the-best-country-for-us-retirees/FREE FOR A LIMITED TIME: Grab your Expat Wealth & Lifestyle Compass ($108 value) today! Includes our 74-page guide of Affordable European Cities, our Zero-Tax countries report, and our expat checklist. https://www.patreon.com/c/The_Expat

Portugal has lost its most powerful tax advantage, and its real estate market is now one of the most overheated in Western Europe — so the old consensus may no longer hold.We break down exactly what changed, using a six-factor comparison to help you decide between retiring in Spain vs Portugal.Video version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0hoKeXtq_ssArticle version: https://expatriateconsultancy.com/retire-in-portugal-vs-spain-what-is-the-best-country-for-us-retirees/FREE FOR A LIMITED TIME: Grab your Expat Wealth & Lifestyle Compass ($108 value) today! Includes our 74-page guide of Affordable European Cities, our Zero-Tax countries report, and our expat checklist. https://www.patreon.com/c/The_Expat

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