I've been to ~70 countries. Porto is my favorite city in the world. The people, the people, the people! It's the perfect size, well connected airport, vibrant and happening, amazing blend of locals and expats, and much cheaper than Lisbon. Looking to call this place home.
Nomad Guide of Porto
Explore Porto like a local with our comprehensive nomad guide. Find the best places to work, live, and play, all tailored to the digital nomad lifestyle. Stay connected and make the most of your time in Porto with our insider tips and recommendations.
Stay updated on the weather in Porto with our reliable data source. Plan ahead for changing conditions and make the most of your time in the city. Check the forecast and stay prepared for any weather events.
Cost of Living in Porto
Discover the cost of living in Porto with our data source. Compare expenses for housing, food, transportation, and more to make informed decisions about your budget. Stay informed and make the most of your money in Porto.
Cost of Living for Expats :
$1,945/mo
Cost of Living for Nomads :
$2,793/mo
Cost of Living for Families :
$4,201/mo
Cost of Living for Local :
$1,200/mo
Cost of coffee :
$1.64
Rent for 1 bedroom :
$1,004/mo
Dinner:
$11.45
Beer :
$4.23
Coca Cola :
$1.61
Tax for 50k income :
$21,514
Tax for 100k income :
$52,994
Tax for 250k income :
$145,334
Pros and Cons Living in Porto
Like many other cities Porto have a lot of advantages to offer its residents and visitors, but it also has its fair share of drawbacks. We have made this pros and cons table to help you better vizualize them.
Pros
✅ Very safe
✅ Fast internet
✅ Warm in the spring
✅ Good air quality on average
✅ Nomad List members liked going here
✅ Many Nomad List members here all year round
✅ Spacious and not crowded
✅ Very easy to make friends
✅ Very easy to do business
✅ High quality of education
✅ Great hospitals
✅ Roads are very safe
✅ Great freedom of speech
✅ Democratic
✅ Everyone speaks English
✅ Very safe for women
✅ Family friendly
✅ Very friendly to LGBTQ+
Cons
❌ Expensive
❌ Not much to do
❌ Cold now
❌ Gets cold in the winter
❌ Very damp now
❌ Many people smoke tobacco
Quality of Life in Porto
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Security and Crime in Porto
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Very Low Crime rate
Very High Security Index
Polution and Air Quality in Porto
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Cities near Porto to visit
There are several cities and places close to Porto worth your visit. In addition to sightseeing in Porto, spare some time to discover the surroundings of the city. You can discover Lisbon, Ericeira, Faro, Braga, and Aveiro, who are a few kilometres away either by car or public transport.
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Ericeira
Portugal
#22
Air Quality
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Faro
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Reviews of Porto - Feedback from travelers
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I've been to ~70 countries. Porto is my favorite city in the world. The people, the people, the people!It's the perfect size, well connected airport, vibrant and happening, amazing blend of locals and expats, and much cheaper than Lisbon. Looking to call this place home.
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more clean than lisbon more welcoming but some locals are rude many gigolos and mafias looking around
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I have been living in Porto since September. Portugal is currently in a hard covid lockdown so Porto is not at its best. But in better times the city is amazing. Beautiful, right near the beach, with excellent air and rail connectivity. English is widely spoken and the accommodations for visitors are diverse and excellent. Restaurants are also diverse and excellent. Prices for those used to northern Europe or USA will seem low. December, January are very rainy and can get cold, down to nearly 0°C. Many units do not have heaters or only electric ones, so may be uncomfortable in winter. And it can rain for over a week straight. However at all other times of the year the climate is amazing. Porto merits its high digital nomad ranking!
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Better than Lisbon, much more cozy and welcoming. You can find cheaper places in the “other side of the bridge”, in the municipality of Vila Nova de Gaia. Public transports works and is pretty convenient, most part of the city is covered by tram stations. Beaches are freezing cold but nice for a running. Don’t miss the daily sunsets in the garden nearby the bridge, eating pastel de nata and drinking a bottle of Porto Wine. But please, don’t clap your hands to the sun — only Brazilian tourists do that haha
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Porto is simply amazing! Really good food, easy atmosphere, nice people, affordable, and great to do some work as well! The amazing history this place has adds to the total, including it being easy to travel south to Coimbra and Lisbon.
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Spent 3 years living in Porto, must say it's maybe the best city I've lived in so far. Its super hospitable people, delicious food, good English speaking and well educated population, entrepreneurship opportunities and cheap (comparing to Lisbon) cost of living make a combination that is quite hard to beat in Europe.