Prepare for life overseas with clear guidance and a realistic understanding of day to day costs. Plan your move with confidence, from managing everyday expenses and healthcare to travel, utilities and making your income go further, supported by practical insight at every stage.
Download your free The expat’s guide to affordable living overseas.
The expat’s guide to affordable living overseas
Thinking about a move abroad but unsure how far your money will really go?
This free guide is designed to help you understand the true cost of living overseas and plan with confidence.
Based on Your Overseas Home’s latest cost of living analysis across 12 popular destinations, the guide breaks down everyday expenses, practical savings and lifestyle choices that can make a real difference once you move.
Download your free guide today and start planning a more affordable life overseas.
What you’ll find inside
This practical, easy to follow guide covers the real costs of day to day life abroad, not holiday spending.
Inside, you will learn about:
- How living costs compare across 12 popular countries
- What locals really spend on food, utilities and getting around
- Simple ways to reduce grocery and household costs
- How healthcare works and what you should budget for
- Travel and transport tips to keep costs manageable
- How taxes, pensions and currency can affect your income
- Practical advice to help your money go further long term
Based on real cost of living data
Every year, Your Overseas Home researches the cost of living overseas using a basket of typical monthly expenses.
The 2026 edition includes updated pricing for food, travel, utilities, leisure, healthcare and other everyday costs, giving you a clearer picture of what life abroad actually costs once you settle in.
This guide focuses on living like a local, helping you avoid common assumptions that can catch buyers and movers out.
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Comprehensive support for every step of the way
Independent guidance and access to properties for sale in Portugal — from the Algarve and Silver Coast to Lisbon, Porto, Madeira, and the Azores.
Specialists to guide your journey
Work with Portuguese property lawyers, vetted agents, and advisors who understand the process and local practice.
Local expertise across Portugal
From Lisbon and Porto to the Algarve and Silver Coast, get answers on timelines, fees, and viewing trips.
Golden Visa & residency options
Discuss residency routes, the Golden Visa landscape, and alternatives with immigration lawyers and tax specialists.
Properties across Portugal
Explore homes in the Algarve, Silver Coast, Lisbon, Porto, Madeira, and the Azores islands.
New homes & off-plan
View new builds and developments with warranties, staged payments, and energy-efficient modern design.
Webinars & buyer tools
Join live Q&A with Portuguese mortgage, legal, and visa experts, plus checklists and practical guides.
Why Choose Us
Why choose Your Overseas Home
Join thousands of buyers who trust Your Overseas Home – independently rated on Trustpilot for delivering expert guidance and seamless overseas property journeys.
Trusted guidance
Our experts and every process verified. You’re always in safe hands, whether you are talking to us or our experts.
Lifestyle and investment balance
We understand this is more than a property. It’s your life, your legacy, your future returns so being in safe hands is our priority.
Innovative experiences
Virtual viewings, expert webinars, and clear guides — helping you start living the dream before you even get on a plane.
“Born from experience, built to inspire.
When our founders saw their own family’s overseas property dream fall apart, they set out to create a better way.
That’s why Your Overseas Home exists — to make moving abroad clear, exciting, and achievable.
Today, we help thousands of people find international properties, plan with confidence, and turn complex decisions into a simple, enjoyable journey.”Jana Korpova-Harris
Managing Director of Your Overseas Home
We are proud to partner with some of the best names in the real estate industry and dedicated to help international buyers buy a property in overseas.
