[raverbashing]

You're technically correct, but are picking at straws

Lies, damn lies and statistics.

Even from your link:

> Nearly 3 million people worked a "minijob" — meaning they earned €450 ($499) or less per month — on the side of a full-time job.

So they have a "main job". How many of those in the US would just be unaccounted for? How big is the size of "under the table" jobs in the US?

How easy is to qualify for Medicaid or SS aid in the US?

Portugal is a low COL country, 430 Eur there is not comparable to $1260 where depending on the US you are it can be a lot of money or it can be nothing

[pidg]

Not to mention that Portugal has a nationalised healthcare system. I think I'd rather have 430 Eur + nationalised healthcare than $1260 and have to pay out of pocket (or deal with years of paperwork and insurance claims)

[leereeves]

Someone receiving $1260/month in disability income (and no other income) would also be eligible for the US's government healthcare system, Medicaid.

[NoRagrets]

The country’s left-wing coalition has prioritized private investment and economic growth over public services such as housing, education, and forest fire prevention.

https://www.thenation.com/article/archive/portugal-economy-p...

[..] The country’s left-wing coalition has prioritized private investment and economic growth over public services such as housing, education, and forest fire prevention.[..]

[..] PERKS FOR FOREIGNERS Portugal has tried since then to enhance its fiscal attractiveness as a stimulus to the real estate market. Since 2012, “golden visas”—five-year residence entitlements for non-EU foreigners who buy property in Portugal worth over €500,000—have brought in €4 billion. Non-habitual residency (NHR) status, which offers tax advantages, is available to EU pensioners who buy homes in Portugal.[..]

[..] BUDGETARY BOMB Portugal’s universities are almost bankrupt, and the health system is understaffed and under-resourced. The state body that runs the railways estimates that 60 percent of its infrastructure is in bad or mediocre condition. Social housing is just 2 percent of the housing stock. “A framework law on housing is currently being debated in parliament, but we already know how it will go,” said Rita Silva of Habita, a housing rights association. “Despite a few positive steps, there is no political will to invest public money in housing. [..]

And it goes on and on. Worth a read.

[tptacek]

His analysis acknowledges the cost of living in Portugal.