Pros and Cons of Living in Porto
Last updated on Jul 09, 2023
Summary: Take off your rose-colored glasses and learn what expats and digital nomads have to say about the pros and cons of living in Porto, Portugal.
What are the pros and cons of living in Porto?
Expats, digital nomads and retirees living in Porto responded:
"Porto is a great city in which to live. Some of the best food and drink in the world can be had here for a fraction of the cost in the states. Generally speaking everything is less expensive and better than in the US. Healthcare is superior and comes at a fraction of the cost of same in the states. The handling of the pandemic was also superior to that of most countries. We feel safe and thankful to be here. Portugal is a magnificent country and we would happily spend the rest of our lives exploring it. The only downside to living in Porto is the rainy season which runs roughly from November through March-April. It was unseasonably cold this past winter and our electric bills were quite high as a result. Other than that, it is one of the best possible places to live," said one in Porto.
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Betsy Burlingame is the Founder and President of Expat Exchange and is one of the Founders of Digital Nomad Exchange. She launched Expat Exchange in 1997 as her Master's thesis project at NYU. Prior to Expat Exchange, Betsy worked at AT&T in International and Mass Market Marketing. She graduated from Ohio Wesleyan University with a BA in International Business and German.
Some of Betsy's articles include 12 Best Places to Live in Portugal, 7 Best Places to Live in Panama and 12 Things to Know Before Moving to the Dominican Republic. Betsy loves to travel and spend time with her family. Connect with Betsy on LinkedIn.
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