Cost of Living
Urban quality of life is worse in Greater Lisbon
The 'Barómetro das Cidades' report by the Fundação Francisco Manuel dos Santos shows that only 58% of Greater Lisbon residents are satisfied with their city, compared to 76% in Porto and small coastal cities. Key concerns include housing costs—which affect other spending for 51% of respondents—and transport, with Greater Lisbon residents facing the longest average daily commutes at 80 minutes and expressing the lowest satisfaction with public transport reliability and punctuality in the country.
Why it mattersIf you live in the Lisbon metropolitan area, this confirms that you are part of a demographic currently experiencing higher costs of living, longer commute times, and lower public transport satisfaction compared to the rest of the country.
