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," remarked another expat who made the move to Portugal.
"Really, I wish we had not shipped anything. The process was a nightmare and cost three times as much as the original quote. After sharing stories with other expats it seems that the entire overseas shipping business is one big bait and switch. You are given a quote and after they pick up your shipment they up the price by half or more. What can you do? Nothing, they have all your things and the "full price" of shipping that you already paid! I wish we had left all kitchen glassware, most of the DVDs, and a lot of the books. Leave most of the things of sentimental value. I wish the 2 boxes that were lost in transit made it. Take unique art pieces, special kitchenware (antique cast iron) and favorite music if you must," explained one expat living in Porto, Portugal.
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What should I pack when moving to Portugal?
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About the Author
Betsy Burlingame is the Founder and President of Expat Exchange and is one of the Founders of Digital Nomad Exchange. She launched Expat Exchange in 1997 as her Master's thesis project at NYU. Prior to Expat 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.
