Living in Lisbon
Portugal · mediterranean
Lisbon is a mid-sized city of roughly 545,000 people right by the sea in Portugal. The climate is mediterranean. It has a lively, popular feel and is considered very safe. A typical month of living costs around $2,000. Healthcare is strong, and the internet is fast enough for full-time remote work. People come here for surfing, food and eating out, live music.
By 2034 something concrete is due to change here: Luís de Camões airport at Alcochete (replaces Humberto Delgado). Rents have risen about 82% in five years: anyone arriving today will not find the prices they read about.
Lisbon at a glance: cost, climate, safety
Who tends to love living in Lisbon
- Feeling safe day to day
- Working remotely with reliable internet
- Getting around on foot
- A genuinely good food scene
- Access to strong healthcare
- Raising a family
All parameters
💉 Childhood vaccines: Recommended, never required
The national plan is free and voluntary, and the vaccination bulletin is asked for at school without being a condition.
If you skip them: Nothing.
Exemptions: Not needed.
Source: Vaccines 2024;12:1296, European survey
🚀 Popularity & prices: Growing fast
Accommodation prices have moved about +82% in the last 5 years.
Estimates, for orientation only.
🔭 Where this place is heading
Today’s data. Tap a year to see where it is heading.
What to know before moving to Lisbon
- • Can get busy with visitors in peak season.
- • Natural risks worth checking: earthquakes, wildfires.
⚠️ The downsides of living in Lisbon
- •Natural hazards to check locally: earthquakes, wildfires.
Health, air (WHO PM2.5), water & crime figures are rough country-level estimates, verify for your case.
Where is Lisbon?
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Questions, answered
How much does it cost to live in Lisbon, Portugal?
A typical month in Lisbon costs around $2,000, covering rent and everyday expenses for one person. It is an estimate meant for comparing places, not for budgeting exactly.
Is Lisbon, Portugal safe?
Arcadia rates personal safety in Lisbon at 5 out of 5, which is excellent. Natural risks worth checking: earthquakes, wildfires.
What is the internet like in Lisbon?
Internet in Lisbon is rated 5 out of 5 for remote work, which is excellent. Starlink is available in this country.
What is the weather like in Lisbon?
Lisbon has a mediterranean climate. It is on the coast.
Is healthcare good in Lisbon?
Healthcare in Lisbon is rated 4 out of 5 overall, which is good. Public healthcare is 5/5 and private healthcare 5/5.
How easy is it to move to Portugal?
Arcadia rates the ease of getting residency in Portugal at 4 out of 5, which is good. The place page lists the visa routes that apply and which depend on your passport.
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