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40% of U.S. Women Consider Moving Abroad for Better Life

1/6/2026

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Story summary

A Gallup poll finds 40% of U.S. women aged 15 to 44 open to moving abroad.
Dissatisfaction with economic conditions, political institutions, and quality of life drives this openness, including high living costs and the gender pay gap.
Portugal has emerged as a popular destination due to lower costs and immigration policies like the D7 visa.
Jennifer Wonder and Jeneya Villatoro, private U.S. residents, seek a better life in Portugal.

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Story summary

A Gallup poll finds 40% of U.S. women aged 15 to 44 open to moving abroad.
Dissatisfaction with economic conditions, political institutions, and quality of life drives this openness, including high living costs and the gender pay gap.
Portugal has emerged as a popular destination due to lower costs and immigration policies like the D7 visa.
Jennifer Wonder and Jeneya Villatoro, private U.S. residents, seek a better life in Portugal.