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Life in Portugal: Shopping Like a Local: Market vs. Supermarket

Is Portugal still an affordable place to live in 2026? Join me as I take you on a deep dive into the real cost of groceries in Portugal.

In this video, we visit four different shopping spots to see where you can get the best value:

šŸ›’ Pingo Doce: A popular national supermarket chain.

🐟 Mercado do Livramento: SetĆŗbal’s world-famous fresh market.

šŸŒ¶ļø South Asian Market: My go-to for bulk rice and authentic spices.

🄬 Saturday Bio Market: Local organic produce straight from the growers.

From €2 wine and €3 eggs to fresh-caught fish and local honey, I’m breaking down the prices.

About the Author

Brent Petersen is the Editor-in-Chief of Destination Eat Drink. He currently resides in Setubal, Portugal. Brent has written the novel ā€œTruffle Huntā€ (Eckhartz Press) and the short story collection ā€œThat Bird.ā€ He’s also written dozens of foodie travel guides onĀ Destination Eat Drink, including several inĀ Portugal. Brent’sĀ podcast, also called Destination Eat Drink, is available on all major podcasting platforms.

Brent

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