Quality of life

Lisbon’s appeal has grown steadily in recent years, but the numbers for 2026 show a city where wages are struggling to keep pace with the basic cost of a comfortable life.Recent data from Tradingpedia underlines how housing costs, both for renters and buyers, are at the heart of an affordability cri

Longevity has been rising in Portugal and, as a result, a new segment is emerging in the real estate market.

It is widely recognised that Portugal is now highly sought after by international buyers, as well as valued by locals, as an ideal place to retire.

Portugal sits in 4th place in a recent league table of child well-being across countries, just behind the Netherlands, Denmark and France.

The number of people living outside their country of birth has nearly doubled over the past three decades, and the reasons for moving have shifted just as quickly.

If you’ve ever felt that Porto is a particularly good place to live and work, there’s now data to back that up.

One Portuguese city has been named the best city in Portugal for quality of life, topping an international ranking. This isn’t about postcard appeal or weekend charm; the index measures the realities of daily life, including safety, traffic, pollution, healthcare and cost of living.

Average salaries across Europe in 2024 draw a stark map of wage inequality.

Cascais is one of those seaside towns just outside Lisbon that’s easy to underestimate until you actually spend time there. Once a royal summer retreat, it still carries that polished feel.

If you’re thinking about swapping drizzle for pastel de nata and Atlantic sunsets, the big question is usually: “Is Portugal a safe country in 2026?” In short: yes, very much so.

Portugal’s public healthcare system is one of the quiet reasons many people decide to stay.

Portugal’s been quietly climbing the economic ranks over the past few years.

Portugal consistently sits near the top of Europe’s league table for safe travel, and the 2026 ranking from Berkshire Hathaway Travel Protection confirms it: Portugal is comfortably within the top 15 safest countries worldwide to travel to. BHTP's safest destinations report explainedThe BHTP St

Lisbon has been named the world’s happiest holiday destination for 2025, taking the top spot on the Holiday Happiness Index.

Braga is one of the 10 European cities with the highest quality of life.

Portugal is the 10th best country in the world for expats, with Expat Insider 2023 being led by Mexico.

The 4-day work week in Portugal has been in the headlines for several months, and finally, it's a reality. As of 5th June 2023, a pilot project for the 4-day work week in Portugal has been underway, starting with a trial in 46 companies.

In Portugal there are currently between 660 and 680 thousand people living in a situation of severe energy poverty, i.e.

Those who decide leave their home country and move abroad are looking for better quality of life, security, good salaries and affordable housing. But how do expats live around the world?

The rising cost of living in Portugal, as a consequence of inflation exacerbated by the war in Ukraine, as well as poverty and social exclusion are the issues of most concern to the Portuguese, according to the latest Eurobarometer. According to the latest European statistical report, released on 1