🇵🇹 Portugal

Lisbon Metropolitan Area

Small Arabic Community

Living in Lisbon

Lisbon is Portugal's sunny capital, offering a perfect blend of old-world charm and modern startup culture. Known for affordable living by European standards and excellent quality of life.

Population

545K

2023

Avg Salary

EUR 28,000

per year

Summer

28°C

average

Winter

12°C

average

Cost of Living

Housing

1BR Apartment (City Center)EUR 1,200/mo

1BR Apartment (Suburbs)EUR 800/mo

Monthly Expenses

GroceriesEUR 250

TransportationEUR 40

Cost Index

120% of national avg

Highlights

300+ days of sunshine per year
Gateway to Schengen zone (free EU travel)
Growing tech hub (Web Summit city)
Safe with low crime rate

Challenges

Lower salaries than Western Europe
Housing prices rising rapidly
Portuguese language needed for full integration

Major Industries

Technology & Startups

Tourism

Finance

Creative Industries

Unemployment Rate: 6.5%

Practical Information

Nearest Airport

Lisbon Humberto Delgado (LIS)

Public Transit

Healthcare

Arabic Community

Mosques

25+

Halal Restaurants

Arabic Schools

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lisbon good for digital nomads?

Excellent! The D8 digital nomad visa, affordable living, fast internet, many co-working spaces, and great weather make Lisbon one of Europe's top digital nomad destinations.

Other Cities in Portugal

Porto

Authentic Portuguese city with lower costs than Lisbon

Algarve

Sunny beach region popular with retirees

Braga

Historic city with affordable living and tech growth

Ready to Move to Lisbon?

Calculate your score and discover your immigration chances now

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🇵🇹 Portugal

Lisbon Metropolitan Area

Small Arabic Community

Living in Lisbon

Lisbon is Portugal's sunny capital, offering a perfect blend of old-world charm and modern startup culture. Known for affordable living by European standards and excellent quality of life.

Population

545K

2023

Avg Salary

EUR 28,000

per year

Summer

28°C

average

Winter

12°C

average

Cost of Living

Housing

1BR Apartment (City Center)EUR 1,200/mo

1BR Apartment (Suburbs)EUR 800/mo

Monthly Expenses

GroceriesEUR 250

TransportationEUR 40

Cost Index

120% of national avg

Highlights

300+ days of sunshine per year
Gateway to Schengen zone (free EU travel)
Growing tech hub (Web Summit city)
Safe with low crime rate

Challenges

Lower salaries than Western Europe
Housing prices rising rapidly
Portuguese language needed for full integration

Major Industries

Technology & Startups

Tourism

Finance

Creative Industries

Unemployment Rate: 6.5%

Practical Information

Nearest Airport

Lisbon Humberto Delgado (LIS)

Public Transit

Healthcare

Arabic Community

Mosques

25+

Halal Restaurants

Arabic Schools

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lisbon good for digital nomads?

Excellent! The D8 digital nomad visa, affordable living, fast internet, many co-working spaces, and great weather make Lisbon one of Europe's top digital nomad destinations.

Other Cities in Portugal

Porto

Authentic Portuguese city with lower costs than Lisbon

Algarve

Sunny beach region popular with retirees

Braga

Historic city with affordable living and tech growth

Ready to Move to Lisbon?

Calculate your score and discover your immigration chances now