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Free WiFi: Free wi-fi is available in almost all hotels, but its speed raises many questions. In cafes and restaurants, you sometimes have to pay for an Internet connection.
- Safety: According to the criterion of calmness, safety and peacefulness of the inhabitants, the situation in Lisbon is perfect.
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Traffic safety: A lot of work has been done in Lisbon to ensure road safety. That’s why the road accident rate can be considered as low.
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Entertainment: Lisbon has a lot of entertainment, cafes, clubs, restaurants, places to relax with friends, romantic dates and just to have a good time.
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Quality of life: In terms of health care, demography, education, environmental conditions, economic conditions, employment, the standard of living can be assessed as good.
- Internet: There is high-speed Internet.
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Female friendly: The relationship between men and women is quite liberal, a woman has all the rights and freedoms. But the way of life in society continues to be patriarchal.
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Friendliness to outsiders: The attitude towards foreigners is often open and friendly, but not overly intrusive.
- Expenses: Prices for everything are very affordable. There are many very decent pizzerias, cafes, restaurants at reasonable prices. Usual monthly spendings are around $2100.
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Education: Secondary and higher education institutions provide a very mediocre level of knowledge, which indicates the need to reform them and introduce new, more effective programs and trained teachers.
- Income: The average monthly income is as low as $1700.
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Nightlife: At the same time, the level of quality of services provided in most of these establishments is significantly high.
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Walkability: The area of Lisbon is perfect for walking. There are a lot of quality walking paths, sidewalks. Traffic and road conditions are good organized.
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Freedom of speech: Freedom of speech is spelled out in the constitution. But local authorities are enforcing laws that will somewhat complicate the work of journalists and restrict freedom of speech for all citizens.
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Workspaces: There is an great environment for working and lots of great coworking spots.
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Startup friendly: In the past few years, startups have gained high popularity, increasing the flow of money invested.
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Level of happiness: The level of happiness and life satisfaction among the local population is quite average.
- Air quality: The air in Lisbon is considered to be very clean. A favorable climate, no sources of dust.
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Fits for families: The infrastructure of Lisbon provides the necessary level of comfort for recreation and long-term stay of families with children. There are several large parks, a sufficient number of playgrounds and sports grounds.
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English: The locals speak English perfect.
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LGBTQ friendly: It has been established that the majority of Lisbon citizens have an excellent attitude towards the LGBT community.
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Racial tolerance: Cases of racial and ethnic discrimination are extremely rare.
