What's it like to live in Lisbon?

Lisbon is getting a lot of buzz these days as more and more students are coming to Lisbon for higher education. A lot has changed in Lisbon in the past couple of years and thus it is best to be updated with the current scenario. In this blog, you can read about why you should stay in Lisbon. 

The cost of living in Lisbon

• The rental price for a one-bedroom flat: €1,000

• Electricity: €40-60

• Gas: €20

• Water: €15

• Internet: €45 per month

• Cell phone plan: € 20-30

• Groceries: €175-250 per month 

• Transportation: A monthly pass will cost around €40

• One meal per person: €10-€15

• One beer: €1- €4

• Gym membership: €30

Why move to Lisbon? 

Some of the best reasons for relocating to Lisbon comprises of: 

• Warm weather all year around: Summers in Lisbon are quite hot. When it is spring and fall, the temperatures are pretty warm. In the winter the weather is comfortable. You can wear a light jacket and enjoy. 

• Affordable prices: Lisbon is not quite as affordable as it once was. However, when compared to other major Western European cities, the cost is still pretty low. The consumer prices in Lisbon are 42.5 % lower than in London. Student accommodation Lisbon is also quite affordable. 

• Great nightlife: If you want to have complete fun, then Lisbon is the best place for you. You will find late-night clubs where techno, pop, and dubstep are played. You will also find traditional tucked-away sports where the drinkers spill out onto the streets. 

• There is some café turned into bars where one can enjoy a lot of live Fado music. A night out over here can be really enjoyable. 

• It is right on the sea: You will find some of the amazing beaches within a 15-minute drive. You can easily reach them with the help of public transportation. Right in the center of the city, you can find some short promenade areas for walking, cycling as well and running around the shore. 

• Lots of nearby hiking: You can use public transportation so that you can easily reach Parque Florestal de Monsanto. It is one of the hefty national forests where you can find hiking and biking trails. There you can find Sintra-Cascais Natural Park which is a tucked-away hike in the rural areas north of Lisbon. 

• Close to different expat-friendly places: If you want to live close to a big city without living in a big city, then Lisbon is one of the best options. Outskirts districts comprise Parque das Nacoes and Belem where you can travel and have complete fun. You will come across good public transportation.

• Feel at home: You can meet a number of local people and you will be glad to see that everyone is friendly. The English levels are good and you will meet other ex-pats too. The city’s whole vibe is quite warm and welcoming. 

• Events and festivals: Lisbon is known for having a lot of tourist attractions. But once you have gone beyond, you will find a wide range of events, and festivals which will make your day. You might look for a plethora of options to select from.