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Cost of Living (Off Grid) in Portugal

ByMAKE. DO. GROW July 18, 2022 0 min

How much does it cost to live off grid in Portugal? What are our living costs? What’s the cost of living in central Portugal? What do we spend our money on? It’s time for another Q&A session where we’re talking all about what it costs to live our off-grid life (in a tent) here while we’re renovating our house and restoring the land.

If you’re looking to move to Portugal or buy a house in Portugal, this video might help you understand what some things cost. Of course, this is all very specific to our situation and context but it’s a question we get all the time so we thought we’d cover it in some depth.

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