Lisbon rises to 3rd place in a worldwide ranking After the 6th place reached in 2019, this year Lisbon rises to the 3rd place in the ranking of the best cities in the world for foreigners to live and work, in the Expat City Ranking 2020. Of the 66 cities in the Expat City Ranking 2020, Lisbon occupies the 3rd place.27 nov 2020
Where do expats live in Lisbon?
There are plenty of houses and apartments to rent in Cascais and the surrounding villages, the most popular location for expats (and well-off Portuguese). For the breadwinner(s) in the family, that means a daily commute to Lisbon.
Is it worth living in Lisbon?
Quality of life is superb I'm not gonna lie: living in Lisbon is amazing. The climate is possibly the best in Europe, with about 9 or 10 months of good weather, and without the summer ever getting too hot. ... Lisbon is big enough to have all the big city things, but still small enough to have a great sense of community.18 jul 2017
Is Portugal friendly to expats?
The country is also considered peaceful by 98% of expats participating in the survey. In the words of one expat from South Africa, “Portugal is safe and secure.
Is Lisbon a safe place to live?
Lisbon is an extremely safe city. ... Lisbon is pretty much a safe city, with a very low crime rate and rare violent crime. Like most european capitals, some precautions should be taken, specially regarding pickpockets and belongings left unattended in restaurants, coffee shops, cars, etc.22 ene 2019
Where do expats live near Lisbon?
Birre. Situated just 3km north of Cascais, and a 30-minute drive from Lisbon, Birre is a popular area for expats. There are plenty of find high-quality apartments in Costa da Guia and Monte Estoril. However, due to their large size and close proximity to the seaside, they can be expensive.