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    Lisbon

    Portugal ยท Europe

    $1,800/mo ยท Pop. 0.5M

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    Full Score Breakdown

    Detailed scores across 12 categories and 200+ factors for Lisbon. Each line is one factor (0โ€“100).

    Economic Factors

    74/100
    Employment & Income71
    • Job Market Strength68
    • Salary Levels48
    • Freelance/Remote Work Market87
    • Entrepreneurship Environment82
    Cost Factors71
    • Housing Costs38
    • Daily Living Costs78
    • Transportation Costs85
    • Entertainment Costs80
    • Healthcare Costs82
    • Education Costs62
    Economic Environment79
    • Tax Rates62
    • Business Regulations72
    • Economic Stability86
    • Currency Stability94
    • Banking System82

    Quality of Life

    81/100
    Healthcare76
    • Healthcare Quality78
    • Healthcare Accessibility76
    • Healthcare Affordability84
    • English-Speaking Medical Staff79
    • Mental Health Services67
    • Dental Care74
    Education76
    • School Quality71
    • International Schools86
    • Universities74
    • Language Schools82
    • Vocational Training69
    Safety & Environment79
    • Crime Rates79
    • Personal Safety81
    • Political Stability89
    • Natural Disaster Risk71
    • Air Quality79
    • Water Quality89
    • Noise Pollution68
    Climate & Nature89
    • Climate Suitability94
    • Sunshine Hours93
    • Rainfall Patterns84
    • Natural Beauty93
    • Green Spaces84
    • Beach/Water Access92
    • Mountains/Hiking83

    Infrastructure & Connectivity

    83/100
    Transportation79
    • Public Transport Quality84
    • Public Transport Coverage81
    • Public Transport Affordability89
    • Bike Infrastructure71
    • Walkability76
    • Traffic Congestion79
    • Driving Conditions69
    • Taxi/Rideshare81
    • Car Ownership Necessity79
    Connectivity85
    • Airport Connectivity89
    • Airport Distance93
    • Train Connections79
    • Bus Connections80
    • Ferry Connections84
    Digital Infrastructure89
    • Internet Speed94
    • Internet Reliability91
    • Internet Cost89
    • Mobile Network Quality93
    • Coworking Spaces89
    • Public WiFi79

    Housing & Living Spaces

    65/100
    Housing Market57
    • Rental Availability53
    • Rental Costs39
    • Purchase Prices41
    • Housing Quality71
    • Housing Variety76
    • Landlord Regulations64
    Neighborhoods77
    • Neighborhood Diversity81
    • Expat/International Areas87
    • Gentrification Trends52
    • Proximity to Amenities90

    Daily Life & Services

    82/100
    Shopping & Retail78
    • Supermarket Availability86
    • Shopping Mall Quantity71
    • Shopping Mall Quality72
    • International Brands79
    • Local Markets89
    • Opening Hours71
    • E-commerce81
    Food & Dining87
    • Restaurant Variety94
    • Restaurant Quality90
    • Restaurant Affordability79
    • Cafรฉ Culture91
    • Street Food86
    • Alcohol Availability88
    • Food Delivery84
    Essential Services80
    • Pharmacy Density88
    • 24-Hour Pharmacies79
    • Medicine Availability85
    • Postal Services71
    • Banking Services84
    • Laundry Services79
    • Repair Services74
    • Hair Salons/Barbers84
    • Pet Services79
    Utilities & Connectivity83
    • Electricity Reliability86
    • Water Reliability89
    • Utility Costs74
    • Heating/Cooling86
    • Waste Management79

    Cultural & Social Life

    82/100
    Culture & Entertainment84
    • Museums & Galleries91
    • Historical Sites94
    • Theaters & Performing Arts81
    • Music Scene86
    • Cinema Options79
    • Libraries74
    • Art Scene85
    Social Life84
    • Nightlife Quality90
    • Nightlife Safety81
    • Festival Calendar85
    • Sports Culture76
    • Social Clubs80
    • Dating Scene81
    • LGBTQ+ Scene92
    Community78
    • Local Friendliness81
    • Expat Community Size89
    • Expat Integration71
    • Language Barriers64
    • Cultural Events86

    Professional & Career

    81/100
    Business Environment80
    • Industry Clusters76
    • Major Companies71
    • Startup Ecosystem85
    • Coworking Culture90
    • Professional Networking81
    • Business Associations75
    Work Environment86
    • Work-Life Balance81
    • Remote Work Acceptance89
    • Internet for Work94
    • Time Zone84
    • Business Visa Options81
    Market Opportunities74
    • Client Base72
    • Freelance Market86
    • Competition Level63

    Lifestyle & Pace

    75/100
    Daily Rhythm80
    • Pace of Life86
    • Working Hours Culture76
    • Dining Hours85
    • Shop Opening Hours71
    • Weekend Culture81
    Lifestyle Options79
    • Outdoor Lifestyle91
    • Fitness Culture79
    • Health Consciousness71
    • Pet Friendliness80
    • Family Orientation76
    Tourism Impact66
    • Tourist Volume58
    • Tourism Seasonality69
    • Tourist Infrastructure86
    • Authenticity67
    • Crowding51

    Legal & Administrative

    78/100
    Visa & Residency82
    • Visa Requirements86
    • Residency Options89
    • Residency Process66
    • Citizenship Pathway79
    • Deportation Risk90
    Administration69
    • Bureaucracy Level61
    • Digital Government71
    • Document Requirements69
    • Language Requirements64
    • Legal System81
    Rights & Freedoms84
    • Freedom of Speech86
    • Religious Freedom89
    • Women's Rights74
    • LGBTQ+ Rights93
    • Worker Rights79

    Family & Children

    76/100
    Child-Friendly Infrastructure80
    • Playgrounds80
    • Kid Activities81
    • Child Safety85
    • Pediatric Care79
    • Baby/Toddler Facilities74
    Family Services72
    • Childcare Availability71
    • Childcare Costs61
    • School Holidays76
    • Extracurricular Activities79
    • Family Housing71

    Practical Considerations

    78/100
    Transportation Costs72
    • Fuel Prices71
    • Gas Station Density85
    • EV Infrastructure69
    • Vehicle Costs64
    • Vehicle Maintenance71
    Special Services79
    • Moving Services79
    • Storage Facilities74
    • Translation Services81
    • Legal Services80
    • Accounting Services79
    Communication80
    • Postal Reliability71
    • Package Import81
    • Language Learning84
    • International Calling85
    Emergency Services82
    • Emergency Response80
    • Emergency Healthcare84
    • Emergency Numbers90
    • Natural Disaster Preparedness74

    Specific to Your Profile

    82/100
    Remote Work Specific87
    • Time Zone Alignment83
    • Coworking Day Passes86
    • Cafรฉ Laptop Culture91
    • Video Call Quality93
    • Tech Ecosystem81
    Personal Circumstances79
    • Citizenship Advantages83
    • Partner Citizenship Advantages72
    • Industry Presence76
    • Language Skills63
    • Religious/Cultural Fit81
    • Dietary Requirements85
    • Hobby Availability87
    • Pet Import Rules86

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