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:
š Pingo Doce: A popular national supermarket chain.
š Mercado do Livramento: SetĆŗbalās world-famous fresh market.
š¶ļø South Asian Market: My go-to for bulk rice and authentic spices.
š„¬ Saturday Bio Market: Local organic produce straight from the growers.
From ā¬2 wine and ā¬3 eggs to fresh-caught fish and local honey, Iām breaking down the prices.
Brent Petersen is the Editor-in-Chief of Destination Eat Drink. He currently resides in Setubal, Portugal. Brent has written the novel āTruffle Huntā (Eckhartz Press) and the short story collection āThat Bird.ā Heās also written dozens of foodie travel guides onĀ Destination Eat Drink, including several inĀ Portugal. BrentāsĀ podcast, also called Destination Eat Drink, is available on all major podcasting platforms.
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