The 19 Shocking Sacrifices Americans Make Moving to Europe

What do you find hard being an American living abroad? Josh from ExpatsEverywhere talks about the sacrifices that Americans need to be aware of when they move to Europe. Space? Cars? Medical? Food? What's on his list and does it match up with yours? Want to book a consultation with Kalie? Check her calendar here: https://calendly.com/expatseverywhere Need resources? Email Kalie at [email protected] 🌏 ABOUT US Hi! We’re Josh and Kalie, expats since 2009. We’ve lived in Spain, South Korea, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, and now Portugal (we know, we broke the “S” streak 😅). Follow ExpatsEverywhere for expat interviews, city breakdowns, travel tips, and more to help you live your best life abroad! 🛂 VISAS FOR PORTUGAL DIY your move with our step-by-step courses for Portugal's D7 and Remote Worker visas. 📌 D7 Visa Course https://expatseverywhere.thinkific.co... 📌 Remote Worker Visa Course https://expatseverywhere.thinkific.co... 👌 USEFUL RESOURCES Take the hassle out of expat life with these trusted services. 💸 Transfer Cash Wise (formerly TransferWise): Get free transfer fees with this link. https://bit.ly/4hfN8Rh Spartan FX: Speak to a person for money transfers here. https://bit.ly/4gVdzfh 📺 Watch Your Shows Securely SurfShark VPN: Get 40% off your subscription here. https://bit.ly/4hhxDs4 🔒 Digital Security Aura: Free trial for identity theft protection here. https://aura.com/expatseverywhere 🛡️ Insurance Abroad SafetyWing: Get coverage for expat life here. https://bit.ly/3PEqV3L 👣 Learn a Language Ling: Practice any language with our special link here. https://ling-app.com/offer-yearly-sub... Portuguese with Carla: Learn Portuguese here. https://journey.portuguesewithcarla.c... Portuguese with Leo: Get perfect pronunciation here. https://bit.ly/4ahs4b0 💌 Forward Your Mail Use World Post to stay connected here. https://worldpost.anytimemailbox.com/... 💵 Taxes Taxes for Expats: $25 off tax services here. https://www.taxesforexpats.com/ref/239 📲 GET IN TOUCH Questions? Email us at [email protected] or explore our website. https://expatseverywhere.com Follow us Facebook: @expatseverywhere Instagram: @expatseverywhere X: @expert_expat Patreon: Support us   / expatseverywhere   Follow Kalie's white-glove service:   / kalie_slateandkey   Chapters 00:00 - Intro (Sacrifices Americans Make Living in Europe) 00:43 - Major Lifestyle Trade offs 01:17 - Sacrifice 1 02:10 - Sacrifice 2 03:00 - Sacrifice 3 03:55 - Sacrifice 4 04:55 - Sacrifice 5 05:40 - Sacrifice 6 06:30 - Sacrifice 7 08:00 - Sacrifice 8 08:30 - Sacrifice 9 09:05 - Sacrifice 10 09:52 - Social and Emotional Sacrifices 10:23 - Sacrifice 11 11:24 - Sacrifice 12 12:38 - Sacrifice 13 13:00 - Communication, Integration, and Identity 13:12 - Sacrifice 14 14:07 - Sacrifice 15 15:21 - Money (Currencies) 15:35 - Sacrifice 16 16:49 - Sacrifice 17 17:20 - Service Culture and Consumer Expectations - Sacrifice 18 18:40 - Not a Sacrifice but a Bonus 19:25 - Important Action