London, San Francisco etc. are expensive because of the wellknown opportunities there; are there really any places where you can have it both ways - inexpensive and filled with well-paid jobs?
But I might be mistaken, so any comment would be appreciated.
The most interesting bit of NHR (from a tech expat working remotely PoV) is the tax free foreign income. Providing your clients are not in Portugal (so you don't brush up against CFC rules) there's nothing wrong with incorporating your consultancy in the UK or Malta and then paying yourself in dividends.
Jokes aside, I hope this problem finds a solution real soon, there are a whole bunch of hard working people that are farther and farther of living near where they work.
Denver Austin Salt lake
Just to name a few