Lisbon

Portugal's capital, and largest city, has long been a popular destination for remote workers. Set on several hills situated along the Atlantic coast, it's the laid-back lifestyle, incredible food, colorful buildings, impressive castles, great nightlife, nearby beaches, high level of English and relatively low cost of living that makes Lisbon such a hotspot. It's possible to surf, wander through markets, soak up some history, eat fresh seafood and enjoy an excursion to nearby Cascais and Sintra, all in one weekend. Also, with mild winters and warm summers, this is one destination that can be visited at almost any time of the year.

Monthly cost of living for remote workers

A remote worker can expect to spend an average of 1901 2018 ${ selected_currency } per month in Lisbon, with an average rent of 925 982 ${ selected_currency }.

Rent 1 bedroom apartment / modern / central / short term	${ selected_currency } 925 982
Groceries Basic groceries	${ selected_currency } 130 138
Dining out 12 dinners and 8 lunches	${ selected_currency } 260 276
Cafe 20 coffees / teas	${ selected_currency } 35 37
Coworking space 1 month membership / hot desk	${ selected_currency } 157 167
Mobile internet Prepaid SIM / 5 GB data / fast	${ selected_currency } 23 24
Public transportation 20 roundtrip journeys	${ selected_currency } 60 64
Taxis 5 short trips	${ selected_currency } 26 28
Shared bicycles and scooters 10 trips	${ selected_currency } 17 18
Sport and cultural events 1 event	${ selected_currency } 28 30
Museums and sights 3 sights / entrance tickets	${ selected_currency } 23 24
Nightlife 5 nights out / 3 drinks per night	${ selected_currency } 45 48
Gym 1 month membership	${ selected_currency } 62 66
Yoga 10 classes	${ selected_currency } 62 66
Massage 1 massage	${ selected_currency } 48 51
TOTAL	${ selected_currency } 1901 2018

Average weather in Lisbon

Most common months to visit: March - May, September, October

Latest updates

Rock in Rio - Lisboa 2021

Planned changes to Portugal's Golden Visa Scheme shelved due to pandemic

Ryanair foresees "savage cuts" to its Portugal service

TAP Air Portugal set to resume all North American routes by Fall

New Schengen Visa Waiver Scheme to come into place by 2022

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What to know

Population	517,000
Main airport	Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS)
Language	Portuguese
Tap water	Drinkable
Tipping	5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars
Taxi apps	Uber, FreeNow

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