Originally Posted by
runner
Sorry but I will not be taking lectures from someone who thinks Portugal has an identically high cost of living to the UK or Germany.
Yet you seem only too happy to tell me what I'm thinking?
The Fact is all the essentials are more expensive. Groceries, beer accommodation, transport and communications. all of which are absolute essentials. When I decide to migrate to a country, It is highly unlikely I will be living in 4* Hotels.
Madeira has without doubt a much better quality of life to anywhere in Thailand. My only point is, Madeira is considerably more expensive for the essentials of a long term residency. Claiming otherwise is just burying your head in the sand.
For the benefit of BB. You jumped into a discussion about the cost of living in Thailand and Madeira. Nothing to do with Greece or Spain. State your preferences by all means, just let go of the wrong end of the sick. Thanks.