Are healthcare and health insurance expensive in Lisbon?

When we asked expats in Lisbon if healthcare and health insurance are expensive in Lisbon, they wrote...

"The cost of a private plan is half or less than charged in the US. Health insurance can be purchased through banks or a few organizations, such as the Automobile Club of Portugal or 'afpop'. These offer even better group rates than the bank rates," said another in Lisbon, Portugal.

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Expat Health Insurance in Portugal

"We are required to have a private policy that meets the Schengen Community requirements (go to their website). The highest quality of coverage won't cost more than 3,000 euros a person/year (2017) and most retirees are paying only 2,000 euros annually. This includes dental and eye care, surgeries, private hospital room, unlimited doctor visits and tests," explained one expat who made the move to Lisbon, Portugal.

Are healthcare and health insurance expensive in Lisbon?

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