OP is an idiot but my multiple entries to Portugal at Lisbon, Porto, and Faro have been seamless with no questions, for balance.

Insane numbers being dropped in here with $100k pa salaries. It makes sense how overinflated prices are in some cities if that’s what the expat Americans are pulling in.

I’ve fluctuated between $1000-$5000pcm over the 4.5yrs nomadding as a part-time freelancer. Generally at the lower end of that value (I’m not American, by the way) and live fine with my SO.

Remember those that are high earners are FAR more willing to share they’re bringing in five figures a month compared to someone scraping by. It massively skews the picture and you should treat your own path.