Lisbon - Post Report Question and Answers
What are the particular advantages of living in this city?
Safe, health care, availability of goods, schools. - Apr 2021
Vibrant, global, connected, full of culture, warm and affordable. - Sep 2016
Low cost of living, lots of weekend or longer road trips, public transportation cheap and plentiful. Usually great weather, but can get rainy for long periods of time. Summer (August) can get in the high 90's, but the rest of the time beautiful weather. Lots of outdoor activities such as surfing, bike riding, running and walking trails, swimming. Museums for everything including bread and cheese. Lots of cheap good wine, good food. - Aug 2015
Weather, definitely the best thing. Mild year around. Hottest is about 90F, coldest is about 50F. Lots of beaches all around. - Jul 2015
Beautiful weather, historical buildings, comforts of living in Western Europe, great beaches, Iberian nightlife, safe to wander alone even at night, a beach IN the city, and great beaches a 40 minute drive away - Jun 2012
Beautiful country, somewhat old-world still, lots of history, palaces, churches, castles to visit. One of the cheaper countries in Europe and milder climate which is beautiful from April to October. Moderate winters, especially along the southern region of the Algarve. - Oct 2011
Lisbon is a lovely old city that is relatively cheap by Western European standards -- although many things are much more expensive than in the U.S. The city itself has lots of old-world charm and the weather is usually pleasant. There are many great getaway spots (in Portugal and Spain) and London, Paris and other EU cities are a short flight away. - Aug 2011
The city is filled with narrow streets, and hills are everywhere except beside the river. It is also noisy, especially since the airport is located right next to the city. It does offer good cultural sites and access to public transportation. The suburbs are quieter and offer more chances to ride bikes and enjoy the beaches. The only real disadvantage is the tolls, and driving will eat into your pocketbook. There are those who car-pool, which can mitigate the cost but not the lost time. On a personal note, the city is quite isolating for foreigners. Non-working spouses who need or want support and interaction will be happier in the suburbs. - Aug 2010
