Tiffany and Niko are expats who have lived in Madeira and Azores in Portugal. So which set of islands do they think is better? They talk to Josh from ExpatsEverywhere about the cost of living, public transportation, the weather, the food, meeting locals, and more. What area do they like better? After hearing what they have to say, which island fits your lifestyle more? Could you move there?

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Instagram - @niko.rotta

* ABOUT US *
Josh and Kalie left the US for a life abroad in 2009 and haven't looked back. They have lived in Spain, South Korea, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, and are currently in Portugal. Yes, they realize they only moved to countries starting with the letter "S" until they spoiled that streak with their move to Portugal. Follow ExpatsEverywhere as we aim to get information to you through expat interviews, city breakdowns, expat life, travel, vlogs, and more.

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction
00:40 Is this your first experience in Madeira?
01:00 How did you adapt to life in Madeira?
02:58 What types of things did you do to adjust to life there?
04:48 Do you cook at home or eat out?
06:53 What is difference between your budget on Madeira and Açores (the Azores)?
09:40 What islands in the Azores have you visited?
10:35 How long have you been on São Miguel?
10:40 Compare the adaptation between Madeira and São Miguel
13:30 Compare the process of making friends on São Miguel and Madeira
15:40 How is the level of English there?
18:16 What kind of person fits Madeira and/or São Miguel?
21:08 What content can we find on your YouTube channel?
23:34 Cost of Living between Madeira and São Miguel
29:40 How has living abroad transformed you life?