Porto

🇵🇹Portugal•Southern Europe

City Score

"Slightly cheaper, grittier, and more authentically Portuguese than Lisbon, with a deeply loyal expat community."

City Metrics

Cost of Living70

Safety88

Healthcare83

Career Opportunities72

Climate85

Transport82

Air Quality87

Family Friendliness83.67

Education78

Top Neighborhoods

Cedofeita

Foz do Douro

Vila Nova de Gaia (across river)

Housing Reality

Central apartments are often old (poor insulation, no central heating). Blankets and space heaters are mandatory in winter.

Getting Around

The Metro do Porto is excellent and modern. Very hilly core.

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Frequently Asked Questions

▸Is Porto a good place to live?

Porto scores 81/100 overall. It is very affordable (cost score: 70/100), very safe (safety: 88/100), and has excellent healthcare (healthcare: 83/100). Top neighborhoods include Cedofeita, Foz do Douro, Vila Nova de Gaia (across river).

▸What is the cost of living in Porto?

Porto has a cost of living score of 70/100 (higher = more affordable). Central apartments are often old (poor insulation, no central heating). Blankets and space heaters are mandatory in winter.

▸How do I get around Porto?

Porto has a transport score of 82/100. The Metro do Porto is excellent and modern. Very hilly core.

▸What are the best neighborhoods in Porto?

The most recommended neighborhoods in Porto are Cedofeita, Foz do Douro, Vila Nova de Gaia (across river). Slightly cheaper, grittier, and more authentically Portuguese than Lisbon, with a deeply loyal expat community.

▸Is Porto safe for expats?

Porto has a safety score of 88/100. The city very safe and has an air quality score of 87/100.

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