Top cities to live in Portugal for Expats - Lisbon

Travelling the world as a tourist is one thing, moving to some other country and settling in is completely different and might be a challenging task.

Living abroad, away from home, in a relatively different culture with new people is what an ex-pat experiences.

When an ex-pat moves to a new country, his / her world changes completely, as they have to adapt to a new culture, lifestyle and local traditions.

But where to live is certainly a major concern an ex-pat has while settling abroad.

Reasonable and affordable cost of living, better job opportunities, suitable climate, friendly environment and many other such factors are one’s priority.

As we already know Portugal is turning out to be one of the most likely places for an ex-pat to settle in.

Be it the most reasonable cost of living, healthy job opportunities, beautiful landscapes with breathtaking views, peaceful atmosphere, or weather-friendly environment, the reasons are infinite.

The majority of towns and cities in Portugal can provide for the ex-pat amazing opportunities of living.

Let’s have a look at which Portuguese cities are most favourable for an ex-pat to settle in and get their lives sorted.

This blog is about Lisbon

For an ex-pat, away from his / her home, trying to find a better lifestyle, Lisbon has everything one wants or need.

The sun, the sea, the sights, history, food, architecture, a balanced lifestyle, a perfect rainbow city!

With people from around the globe, each with a different lifestyle, different culture and unique talents. Yes, this is the most multicultural Portuguese city.

That’s why Lisbon is a densely populated city with both Portuguese and ex-pats living together.

The stable weather throughout the year is one of the factors, ex-pats prefer Lisbon over other cities of Portugal.

Considering the affordability, Lisbon might be a good option to live in. While local wages in Portugal might be low (although the salary range paid in this city is the highest in Portugal), the low cost of living (in some areas of this city) would be advantageous for an ex-pat as well.

Lisbon is famous for providing entertainment to the fullest. Variety of cafes, theatres, beautiful landscapes, top tourist attractions such as Oceanário de Lisboa (a modern aquarium), Museu Calouste Gulbenkian (a priceless collection of western and eastern art), Torre de Belém (a historic tower), and a lot more places that offer visitors to have fun and explore a bit.

An expat-friendly environment in Lisbon might help one to adjust well and settle in a short period.

Posted by Victor Queiroz of VIV EUROPE, approved Legal Partners to KipperTree.