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.
One example: the 54-year-old recently paid 65 euros [ok. 280 zł] for colonoscopy. In EU countries, colonoscopy costs from 300 to 800 euros on average [1275-3400 zł]. In the US it is from $ 2000 to 4800 dollars. [7500-18 000 zł] – and depending on health insurance Many patients must cover some or even all costs. “But health care is just one of many reasons why I don't want to go back to America,” says Blackburn.
Texanka is no exception here. 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 ranks first among the desired countries, 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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Financial motives are often given as a reason. According to the study, more than half of the respondents believe that life in the US is no longer affordable. However, 69 percent He also believes that the country “heads 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 more and more Americans are considering moving abroad since the victory of US President Donald Trump.
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. The Irish authorities also recorded the highest number of applications for Irish passports from Americans for ten years in January and February. This number, of 4300, was 60 percent higher than in the same period last year.
Portals targeted at immigrants, such as “Welcome to Portugal”, have also recorded a significant increase in queries about visa procedures since Trump's office took office. 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: – I may 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.
The desire for adventure motivated them to take this step, but political reasons also played a role. – Even before Trump's victory in the election, we decided that the law in Texas is terrifying: 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 well 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 like in Texas. We would not like 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) lThey feel efficient at an 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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