As American Susan Blackburn says, who has lived in Portugal for three years, treatment bills always make her special joy. – It sounds like madness, but Every time I have to go to the doctor, I am delighted And I can't believe how cheap it is.
The 54-year-old recently paid 65 euros [ok. 280 zł] for colonoscopy. In EU countries, this study costs on average from 300 to 800 euros [1275-3400 zł]. In the US, it is a cost of $ 2,000 and $ 4,800. [7500-18 000 zł] – and depending on health insurance Many patients must cover some or even all this sum. – However, health care is just one of many reasons why I do not want to go back to America – says Blackburn.
Texanka is no exception. Although there is no specific data on the desire of Americans to leave the country, the survey conducted by the Talker Research Public Opinion Research Institute shows that 17 percent All respondents would like to leave the USA.
Canada is the most desirable direction of emigration, followed by countries in Europe, Australia and Costa Rica. 2 percent Americans surveyed in the study already have specific plans to move abroad. Another 5 percent She said that he wanted to do it in the coming years.
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As a reason, they often give financial motives – In the said study, more than half of the respondents said that life in the US is no longer affordable. 69 percent However, Americans also believe that the country is “heading in the wrong direction” and 65 percent. – that the atmosphere in America is “toxic”.
Other statistics confirm this trend. According to Reuters, many relocation companies report that since the victory of US President Donald Trump more and more Americans are considering moving abroad.
In the first three months of the year, 6618 US citizens submitted a request for British citizenship. According to the local Ministry of the Interior, it is Record from the beginning of keeping registers. In January and February, the Irish authorities also recorded the highest number of applications for Irish passports from Americans for ten years. This number, of 4300, was 60 percent higher than in the same period last year.
Since Trump took office, portals addressed to immigrants, such as “Welcome to Portugal”, have recorded a significant increase in inquiries about visa procedures. An online website that helps Americans move to Spain has recorded a 300 % increase in demand.
“We have been even more happy since the last election that we have left”
– Especially younger generations are wondering if American sleep is still achievable – says Max Shak, managing director of the ZAPIY marketing platform. – Horrendal student loans, housing and healthcare costs made it It is difficult for people in the US to feel safe. More favorable costs of living and state health care in other countries made the move attractive.
Blackburn confirms. – Maybe I earn less in Portugal than in Austin, but life is cheaper. I love wine. A good bottle that would cost $ 80 in America. [300 zł]here is available for 20 euros [85 zł]. This is the case with many things.
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Susan Blackburn from Texas currently lives in Portugal
Three years ago, the engineer and her husband moved from Texas to Portugal. – My company offered me a job in Lisbon. We agreed immediately because my husband can work from anywhere.
To take this step, they were motivated by their desire to experience an adventure, but political reasons also played a role in this. – Even before Trump's victory in the election, we decided that the law in Texas is terrifying: there is a total ban on abortion, but everyone can wear a firearm everywhere. We have been even more happy since the last election that we have left.
The couple settled in Portugal. – From the very beginning we liked the local lifestyle more: you walk everywhere and don't spend hours in the car every day as in Texas. We don't want to go back to the USA.
“Moving was very easy”
Mitchell Larson also can't imagine returning to America. The 31-year-old moved from South Carolina to Canada in April. – Politics in the USA is unbearable for me. And even if the Democrats win again, Magic voters will still be there.
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Mitchell Larson from South Carolina currently lives in Canada
The vet feels at home in Canada. – Ontario recognized my medical license without any problems and I found a job immediately. Moving was very easy – he admits and adds that his Canadian colleagues deserved a friendly reputation. – I was invited to a family dinner at Easter. I feel very welcome here.
Melissa Opppi also likes his new life in Greece. – In June last year my husband found a job in Athens. We did not think twice because There were many things in Miami that disturbed ussuch as armed policemen standing at the entrance to primary schools and first -graders who had security exercises in the case of seizures.
After less than a year, her daughter (aged eight and ten) They feel better at the American school in Athens than in the previous one. Like Blackburn, OPPI appreciates the healthcare system in Europe. – He doesn't cheat here. I will never forget how a pharmacist in Miami demanded $ 700 from me. [ok. 2600 zł] for prescription cream. I flooded with tears. This would not happen here – he admits.
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