General Country Information 🌍
| Capital | Lisbon |
| Country | Portugal |
| Currency | Euro |
| Main religion | Roman Catholicism |
In numbers… 📐
| 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 ⛅
| Winter | 9∘C |
| Summer | 28∘C |
Language and Education 🔬
| 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 💉
| Air quality | 28 (AQI) |
| Is tab water drinkable? | yes |
Safety 👮
| LGBT friendly? | Yes |
| Crime | 2.8/10 |
Transportation ✈️
| Driving side | Right |
| Main airline | TAP Air Portugal |
| Main airport | Lisbon Airport |
Costs and Prices 🤑
| Cash required for everyday purchases | yes |
Prices for Everyday Goods 💰
| Item | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Bottle water | $1.5 |
| Cigarettes | $5 |
| Burger | $8 |
| Coffee | $2 |
| Beer | $3 |
Accomedation Costs 🛌
| Type | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Flat | $600/month |
| Hotel 3 star | $60/night |
| Hotel 5 star | $200/night |
Transportation Costs 🚐
| Type | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Cab | $15/10km |
| Petrol | $1.70/l |
| Rental car | $40/day |
| Public transportation | $10/daypass |
| Bike rental | $15/day |
Taxes 💸
| Type | Rate |
|---|---|
| Tax rate | 28% |
| Vat | 23% |
Average Income 💼
| Income | $25000 |
Tipping 💁️
| Is tipping required? | Yes |
| Location | Tipping Amount |
|---|---|
| Cab | 10% |
| Restaurant | 10-15% |
| Bar | 10% |
| Coffeeshop | 5-10% |
| Services | 10-15% |
Digital 🤖
| Internet speed | 19.29/MBits |
| Tld | .pt |
| Free wifi | 7/10 |
| Population with access to internet | 95% |
| Phone mobile data | $20 for 10GB |
Electricity 🔌
| Power grid | 99.99% (Uptime) |
| Sockets | Type F |
Shopping 🛒
Opening Times 🕰
| Closing days | Sunday |
| Closing times | 8:00 PM |
| Opening times | 9:00 AM |
Most popular Stores 🏪
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| Online shopping | Amazon Portugal |
| Supermarket | Continente |
| Pharmacy | Farmácia Portugesa |
| Drugstore | Wells |
Fun and Relaxation 😃
Bars and Nightlife 🕺
| Closing hour of bars and clubs | 2:00 AM |
| Topic | Rating (0-10) |
|---|---|
| Nightlife | NA/10 |
| Bars | 9/10 |
Parks and leisure 🎢
| Topic | Rating (0-10) |
|---|---|
| Holiday Parks | 7/10 |
| Public Parks | 8/10 |
| Swimming | 9/10 |
Sports ⚽
| Most popular Sport | Football |
Food 🍕️
| Food Name | Description | Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Bacalhau à Gomes de Sá | 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 à 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 |
| Pastéis de Nata | A flaky pastry filled with a creamy egg custard | $1-$2 |
| Queijo da Serra da Estrela | A creamy sheep’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 🍻️
| 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 |
| Água de Luso | A sparkling mineral water from the Luso region | $2-$3 |
Souvenirs 👜
| Souvenir | Description | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Azulejos | Traditional Portuguese tiles, often used as decorative wall art | €10-€50 |
| Cork | Portugal is the world’s largest producer of cork, so you can find a variety of cork souvenirs, such as coasters, bags, and wallets | €5-€20 |
| Fado CDs | Fado is a traditional Portuguese music genre, and you can find CDs of fado music in most souvenir shops | €10-€20 |
| Port wine | Port wine is a fortified wine that is produced in the Douro Valley in Portugal, and it is a popular souvenir | €15-€50 |
| Sardine can keyrings | Sardines are a popular food in Portugal, and you can find sardine can keyrings in many souvenir shops | €5-€10 |
| Rooster figurines | The rooster is a national symbol of Portugal, and you can find rooster figurines in many souvenir shops | €10-€20 |
Holidays 🍹
| Holiday Name | Time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| New Year’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 Anthony’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 Saints’ 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 📰
| Medium | Name |
|---|---|
| Newspaper | Correio da Manhã |
| Online news | Sapo |
| Tv | SIC |
| Radio | RFM |