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Living in Porto

Riverside old town, port wine and Atlantic beaches nearby.

Weather

January / July average: 10°C / 21°C
Sunny days a year: 230
Best time for a trial stay: May to October

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Everyday life

Cost of living vs. home: $$ A bit cheaper
Language: Portuguese; English widely spoken

BeachSurfFood sceneWine countryRemote-work hubLower cost

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Try it first: Port cellars and a Douro Valley wine trip

Live like a local for a few weeks before you decide.

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Living in Porto, Portugal · Pinned