Portugal

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General Country Information ๐ŸŒ

Capital Lisbon
Country Portugal
Currency Euro
Main religion Roman Catholicism

In numbersโ€ฆ ๐Ÿ“

Female 51.2%
Gdp $249.8 billion
Size 92,212 sq km
Population 10.3 million
Population density 112 people/sq km
Kids per female 1.4
City population 61.5%

Weather โ›…

Winter 9โˆ˜C
Summer 28โˆ˜C

Language and Education ๐Ÿ”ฌ

Main Language Portuguese
Population able to read 99.9%
Population with a college degree 33.2%
Population able to speak english 35.8%

Well-being ๐Ÿ’‰

Air quality 28 (AQI)
Is tab water drinkable? yes

Safety ๐Ÿ‘ฎ

LGBT friendly? Yes
Crime 2.8/10

Transportation โœˆ๏ธ

Driving side Right
Main airline TAP Air Portugal
Main airport Lisbon Airport

Costs and Prices ๐Ÿค‘

Cash required for everyday purchases yes

Prices for Everyday Goods ๐Ÿ’ฐ

Item Price (USD)
Bottle water $1.5
Cigarettes $5
Burger $8
Coffee $2
Beer $3

Accomedation Costs ๐Ÿ›Œ

Type Price (USD)
Flat $600/month
Hotel 3 star $60/night
Hotel 5 star $200/night

Transportation Costs ๐Ÿš

Type Price (USD)
Cab $15/10km
Petrol $1.70/l
Rental car $40/day
Public transportation $10/daypass
Bike rental $15/day

Taxes ๐Ÿ’ธ

Type Rate
Tax rate 28%
Vat 23%

Average Income ๐Ÿ’ผ

Income $25000

Tipping ๐Ÿ’๏ธ

Is tipping required? Yes
Location Tipping Amount
Cab 10%
Restaurant 10-15%
Bar 10%
Coffeeshop 5-10%
Services 10-15%

Digital ๐Ÿค–

Internet speed 19.29/MBits
Tld .pt
Free wifi 7/10
Population with access to internet 95%
Phone mobile data $20 for 10GB

Electricity ๐Ÿ”Œ

Power grid 99.99% (Uptime)
Sockets Type F

Shopping ๐Ÿ›’

Opening Times ๐Ÿ•ฐ

Closing days Sunday
Closing times 8:00 PM
Opening times 9:00 AM

Fun and Relaxation ๐Ÿ˜ƒ

Bars and Nightlife ๐Ÿ•บ

Closing hour of bars and clubs 2:00 AM
Topic Rating (0-10)
Nightlife NA/10
Bars 9/10

Parks and leisure ๐ŸŽข

Topic Rating (0-10)
Holiday Parks 7/10
Public Parks 8/10
Swimming 9/10

Sports โšฝ

Most popular Sport Football

Food ๐Ÿ•๏ธ

Food Name Description Price (USD)
Bacalhau ร  Gomes de Sรก A layered dish of salted cod, potatoes, onions, and eggs $12-$15
Caldo Verde A hearty soup made with potatoes, kale, and sausage $5-$8
Cataplana A seafood stew cooked in a copper pot $20-$25
Cozido ร  Portuguesa A traditional Portuguese stew made with various meats, vegetables, and beans $15-$20
Feijoada A hearty stew made with black beans, pork, and sausage $10-$15
Francesinha A sandwich made with bread, ham, sausage, cheese, and a tomato-beer sauce $8-$12
Pastรฉis de Nata A flaky pastry filled with a creamy egg custard $1-$2
Queijo da Serra da Estrela A creamy sheepโ€™s milk cheese $10-$15
Sardines Grilled or fried sardines are a popular dish in Portugal $8-$12
Vinho Verde A light, refreshing white wine $8-$12

Drinks ๐Ÿป๏ธ

Drink Name Description Price (USD)
Vinho Verde A light, refreshing white wine from the Minho region $5-$10
Port A fortified wine from the Douro Valley $10-$20
Ginjinha A cherry liqueur served in a shot glass $2-$3
Sagres A popular lager beer $2-$3
Super Bock Another popular lager beer $2-$3
รgua de Luso A sparkling mineral water from the Luso region $2-$3

Souvenirs ๐Ÿ‘œ

Souvenir Description Price
Azulejos Traditional Portuguese tiles, often used as decorative wall art โ‚ฌ10-โ‚ฌ50
Cork Portugal is the worldโ€™s largest producer of cork, so you can find a variety of cork souvenirs, such as coasters, bags, and wallets โ‚ฌ5-โ‚ฌ20
Fado CDs Fado is a traditional Portuguese music genre, and you can find CDs of fado music in most souvenir shops โ‚ฌ10-โ‚ฌ20
Port wine Port wine is a fortified wine that is produced in the Douro Valley in Portugal, and it is a popular souvenir โ‚ฌ15-โ‚ฌ50
Sardine can keyrings Sardines are a popular food in Portugal, and you can find sardine can keyrings in many souvenir shops โ‚ฌ5-โ‚ฌ10
Rooster figurines The rooster is a national symbol of Portugal, and you can find rooster figurines in many souvenir shops โ‚ฌ10-โ‚ฌ20

Holidays ๐Ÿน

Holiday Name Time Description
New Yearโ€™s Day January 1 Celebrates the beginning of the new year
Carnival February or March Celebrates the period before Lent
Good Friday March or April Commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus Christ
Easter Sunday March or April Celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ
Labor Day May 1 Celebrates the international labor movement
Portugal Day June 10 Celebrates the national day of Portugal
Saint Anthonyโ€™s Day June 13 Celebrates the patron saint of Lisbon
Assumption Day August 15 Celebrates the assumption of Mary into heaven
Republic Day October 5 Celebrates the establishment of the Portuguese Republic
All Saintsโ€™ Day November 1 Celebrates all Christian saints
Independence Day December 1 Celebrates the independence of Portugal from Spain
Christmas Day December 25 Celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ

News ๐Ÿ“ฐ

Medium Name
Newspaper Correio da Manhรฃ
Online news Sapo
Tv SIC
Radio RFM