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Nomad score 7.0/10

38.6969, -9.4204 Europe/Lisbon #819

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Researched Updated Oct 27, 2026 Last changed Oct 31, 2026 About scores

Scores run from 0 to 10, where 10 is best for a remote worker and 5 is an average city.

Cost & Affordability

7 factors · average 5.7
Cost of Living 3.9 Weight 150

Furnished housing makes Cascais slightly dearer overall than Lisbon for the modelled nomad lifestyle. 1

Evidence

Local cost file totals USD 4,046 monthly versus Lisbon 3,935 and Madrid 4,393; Numbeo centre one-bedroom rent €1,663.33.

Accommodation Cost 2.5 Weight 80

Monthly furnished stays are expensive, above Lisbon and slightly above Madrid in the cost dataset. 1

Evidence

Local furnished housing USD 2,581 versus Lisbon 2,200 and Madrid 2,500; Numbeo centre rent €1,663.33, range €1,500–1,740.

Food & Groceries 5.5 Weight 40

Groceries are manageable, while regular restaurant meals add substantially to a monthly budget. 1

Evidence

Numbeo inexpensive meal €14, milk €1.16 per litre and eggs €3.02 per dozen; local nomad grocery and dining budget USD 950.

Transportation Cost 7.1 Weight 20

Municipal transport is affordable; regular Lisbon trips call for the metropolitan pass. 21

Evidence

Navegante municipal €30 and metropolitan €40 per month, the latter covering 18 municipalities.

Entertainment Cost 6.1 Weight 15

Beer, cinema and local museums keep everyday outings relatively affordable; premium activities cost more. 1 7

Evidence

Numbeo beer €3 and cinema €6.50; local nomad leisure budget USD 320 versus Lisbon 380 and Porto 290.

Gym Membership Cost 5.5 Weight 10

Ordinary fitness clubs sit in a moderate European price band; compare contracts before joining. 1

Evidence

Numbeo monthly fitness membership €39, range €38–42; local cost file uses about €49.30 for its club basket.

Currency Stability 9.1 Weight 30

Provisional score retained. This factor was not independently verified in this light review.

Low confidence

Digital Nomad Essentials

6 factors · average 7.4
Internet Speed 8.6 Weight 100

Luna House advertises 120 Mbps at its premises. The retained citywide score needs a representative median-speed measurement. 13

Low confidence
Evidence

Luna House advertises a 120mb/sec connection; this is a provider specification rather than a city median.

Coworking Spaces Availability 6.3 Weight 40

Dedicated options include LACS and Luna House; the verified selection is smaller than in Lisbon. 2 22

Evidence

LACS lists cowork plans at Estrada Malveira da Serra 920; Luna House offers a €150 plus VAT monthly membership.

Cafes with WiFi 7.6 Weight 30

Provisional score retained. This factor was not independently verified in this light review.

Low confidence
Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes 6.8 Weight 30

Provisional score retained. This factor was not independently verified in this light review.

Low confidence
Digital Nomad Popularity 6.6 Weight 100

Provisional score retained. This factor was not independently verified in this light review.

Low confidence
Local SIM Card Availability 8.6 Weight 25

NOS offers online SIM and eSIM choices with a competitive prepaid plan; check the signup requirements. 12

Evidence

NOS Like offers 55 GB and 1,000 minutes or texts for €10 a month, 5G included, with SIM or eSIM selection.

Quality of Life

6 factors · average 7.9
Work-Life Balance 8.1 Weight 30

Provisional score retained. This factor was not independently verified in this light review.

Low confidence
Environmental Quality 8.1 Weight 15

Public drinking water and nearby coastal amenities support a good environmental baseline; annual pollution exposure is still unverified. 3 9

Evidence

Water supplier reports repeated exemplary-quality seals; tourism board lists beaches, parks and gardens.

Cleanliness 8.0 Weight 10

Provisional score retained. This factor was not independently verified in this light review.

Low confidence
Language Barrier 7.1 Weight 30

Provisional score retained. This factor was not independently verified in this light review.

Low confidence
Air Quality 7.7 Weight 15

Provisional score retained. This factor was not independently verified in this light review.

Low confidence
Family Friendly 8.1 Weight 25

Provisional score retained. This factor was not independently verified in this light review.

Low confidence

Healthcare

3 factors · average 7.5
Healthcare Quality 8.1 Weight 20

A local private hospital offers a substantial range of specialties and surgery. Language support and outcomes need individual confirmation. 4

Evidence

CUF Cascais describes specialist services, advanced equipment, surgery and dedicated clinical units at its Cobre hospital.

Healthcare Affordability 6.9 Weight 25

Provisional score retained. This factor was not independently verified in this light review.

Low confidence
Healthcare 7.6 Weight 20

Local private specialist care is available, but access depends on insurance, fees and appointment availability. 4

Evidence

CUF Cascais serves Cascais and Oeiras and lists consultations, surgery and specialty units; no waiting-time guarantee was published.

Climate & Environment

6 factors · average 6.8
Weather 8.6 Weight 80

Provisional score retained. This factor was not independently verified in this light review.

Low confidence
Natural Disaster Risk 5.8 Weight 10

Earthquake and tsunami exposure is material on this coast. Warning sirens and marked evacuation routes improve preparedness. 5 6

Evidence

Council describes high earthquake and tsunami susceptibility, about 30 km of coast and six warning sirens; ANEPC identifies high coastal tsunami susceptibility.

Green Spaces 7.3 Weight 10

Parks and gardens complement the coastal outdoor spaces; access varies with the neighbourhood. 9

Evidence

Visit Cascais describes parks and gardens available year-round alongside the museum quarter and beaches.

Air Conditioning 6.6 Weight 15

Provisional score retained. This factor was not independently verified in this light review.

Low confidence
Seasonal Variety 6.2 Weight 10

Provisional score retained. This factor was not independently verified in this light review.

Low confidence
Noise Pollution 6.4 Weight 10

Provisional score retained. This factor was not independently verified in this light review.

Low confidence

Culture & Entertainment

6 factors · average 7.1
Culture 7.5 Weight 20

The museum quarter provides a worthwhile local arts and history offering, with a smaller scale than a capital city. 7

Evidence

Museum directory names Casa das Histórias Paula Rego, Museu do Mar, Santa Marta and Condes de Castro Guimarães.

Nightlife 6.4 Weight 15

Provisional score retained. This factor was not independently verified in this light review.

Low confidence
Outdoors & Nature 8.8 Weight 15

Beaches, coastal scenery and organised nature activities are a major strength. 8

Evidence

Tourism directory lists Boca do Inferno, Carcavelos Beach, boat tours, Cascais Routes and Clube Naval de Cascais.

Language Learning Opportunities 5.6 Weight 10

Provisional score retained. This factor was not independently verified in this light review.

Low confidence
Local Experiences & Tours 7.8 Weight 10

Boat trips, coastal visits and guided outdoor activities provide varied local experiences. 8

Evidence

Visit Cascais lists 4Adventures boat tours, Cascais Routes and Extremo Ambiente among activity operators.

Indoors Fun 6.2 Weight 10

Museums provide several indoor outings, although the wider entertainment selection was not audited. 7

Evidence

Bairro dos Museus lists art, maritime and historic-house museums, including Casa das Histórias Paula Rego and Museu do Mar.

Food & Fitness

4 factors · average 7.4
Food Scene 7.7 Weight 25

Fish and seafood are prominent local strengths; the breadth of international dining was not audited. 9

Evidence

Tourism board highlights fish and seafood and maintains an Eat and Drink directory.

Yoga Studios 7.1 Weight 10

Provisional score retained. This factor was not independently verified in this light review.

Low confidence
Fitness Facilities 7.2 Weight 15

Provisional score retained. This factor was not independently verified in this light review.

Low confidence
Healthy Food Options 7.5 Weight 15

Provisional score retained. This factor was not independently verified in this light review.

Low confidence

Work Environment

5 factors · average 6.9
Time Zone Favorability 8.3 Weight 20

Provisional score retained. This factor was not independently verified in this light review.

Low confidence
Networking Opportunities 6.8 Weight 25

Coworking memberships provide local professional contact, with a smaller ecosystem than Lisbon. 10 22

Evidence

Luna advertises wellness and networking activities for members; DNA Hub offers shared-desk incubation and meeting spaces.

Remote Job Opportunities 6.1 Weight 20

Provisional score retained. This factor was not independently verified in this light review.

Low confidence
Freelance Ecosystem 6.2 Weight 20

Coworking, virtual-office options and business incubation support independent workers. Tax incentives require separate eligibility checks. 2 10

Evidence

LACS explicitly markets cowork plans to freelancers and digital nomads; DNA offers physical, shared-desk and virtual incubation.

Coworking Quality 7.2 Weight 30

Verified workspaces offer useful meeting and call facilities; check availability and access hours. 2 22

Evidence

Luna membership offers 09:00–21:00 daily access, phone booth and meeting room subject to availability; LACS lists booths, garden and meeting rooms.

Business & Economy

3 factors · average 6.7
Startup Scene 5.7 Weight 15

DNA Cascais supports early-stage ventures, but the local ecosystem remains smaller than the capital’s. 10

Evidence

DNA Hub at Cruz de Popa offers physical, shared-desk and virtual incubation with meeting and training rooms.

Local Payment Services 8.4 Weight 10

Provisional score retained. This factor was not independently verified in this light review.

Low confidence
Blockchain & Crypto Adoption 5.9 Weight 15

Provisional score retained. This factor was not independently verified in this light review.

Low confidence

Transportation

7 factors · average 7.5
Airport Connectivity 7.9 Weight 30

Provisional score retained. This factor was not independently verified in this light review.

Low confidence
Public Transit 7.7 Weight 20

The coastal railway and municipal buses provide useful connections; check for replacement services and disruption. 11 20

Evidence

MobiCascais confirms its municipal bus network; CP weekend timetable from 20 June 2026 shows Cascais 09:04–Cais do Sodré 09:44 and next departure 09:24.

Walkability 8.2 Weight 20

Provisional score retained. This factor was not independently verified in this light review.

Low confidence
Ride-sharing Services 7.7 Weight 15

Provisional score retained. This factor was not independently verified in this light review.

Low confidence
Cycling 6.3 Weight 10

Provisional score retained. This factor was not independently verified in this light review.

Low confidence
Intercity Travel Options 7.3 Weight 15

Rail links to Lisbon are useful, with onward transfers needed for other mainline destinations. 20

Evidence

CP weekend timetable lists Cascais to Cais do Sodré in 40 minutes for the 09:04 departure, with some services marked for replacement buses.

Scooter/Bike Rental Availability 7.1 Weight 10

Provisional score retained. This factor was not independently verified in this light review.

Low confidence

Connectivity

4 factors · average 8.4
Mobile Network Coverage 8.9 Weight 20

NOS includes 5G on its prepaid plan; neighbourhood coverage and measured data speeds were not checked. 12

Low confidence
Evidence

NOS Like plan states that 5G access is included; no Cascais coverage measurement was obtained.

VPN Reliability 8.5 Weight 20

Provisional score retained. This factor was not independently verified in this light review.

Low confidence
Power Grid Reliability 8.9 Weight 15

Provisional score retained. This factor was not independently verified in this light review.

Low confidence
Public WiFi Availability 7.3 Weight 10

Free municipal Wi-Fi is available on MobiCascais buses; speed and coverage beyond them were not measured. 11

Evidence

Operator FAQ explicitly confirms free public Cascais Wi-Fi on MobiCascais lines.

Digital Nomad Community

3 factors · average 6.5
Nomad Friendly 7.6 Weight 50

Coworking and seasonal coliving support remote workers, alongside the coastal leisure offering. 2 13

Evidence

Luna advertises remote-worker coworking and November–March coliving; LACS offers cowork plans for digital nomads.

Nomad Events & Meetups 6.2 Weight 25

Workspace-based networking is advertised; a citywide calendar and attendance were not verified. 22

Evidence

Luna coworking plans advertise daily wellness and networking activities, with possible additional charges.

Online Community Presence 5.7 Weight 20

Provisional score retained. This factor was not independently verified in this light review.

Low confidence

Safety & Tolerance

3 factors · average 8.7
Safety 9.2 Weight 100

Provisional city score; national advice warns of street theft and rare assaults. Cascais-specific crime statistics were not verified. 14

Low confidence
Evidence

FCDO warns about theft on public transport and says attacks including sexual assaults are rare but occur.

Female Friendly 8.9 Weight 50

Provisional city score; national advice flags late-night assault and drink-spiking risks. Local evidence on women’s experience remains unverified. 14

Low confidence
Racial Tolerance 8.0 Weight 50

Provisional score retained. This factor was not independently verified in this light review.

Low confidence

About these scores

Method
Researched
Last updated
Oct 27, 2026
Last changed
Oct 31, 2026

Checked against the sources below and compared with similar cities. Numbers in the list point to these sources.

Compared with Lisbon, Porto, Sintra, Madrid, Valencia, Berlin, Hanoi, Zurich

  1. Cascais prices, updated 26 October 2026Index
  2. LACS Cascais coworking and facilitiesOfficial
  3. Águas de Cascais public water qualityOfficial
  4. Hospital CUF Cascais specialties and clinical servicesOfficial
  5. National civil protection assessment of natural hazardsOfficial
  6. Cascais earthquake and tsunami exposure and warning sirensOfficial
  7. Bairro dos Museus collection and admissionsOfficial
  8. Visit Cascais activity and sports directoryOfficial
  9. Visit Cascais beaches, seafood, museums and gardensOfficial
  10. DNA Cascais local business incubationOfficial
  11. MobiCascais buses, eligibility and free onboard internetOfficial
  12. NOS Like prepaid plans and SIM optionsOfficial
  13. Luna House coworking and winter colivingOfficial
  14. Portugal travel advice on crime and personal safetyOfficial
  15. Portugal Schengen entry requirementsOfficial
  16. Portugal personal income taxes for 2026Secondary
  17. Portugal press freedom in 2026Index
  18. Portugal political stability series inherited from country prepIndex
  19. Portugal remote-work temporary-stay documentation inherited from country prepOfficial
  20. Cascais line weekend timetable from 20 June 2026Official
  21. Navegante municipal and metropolitan passesOfficial
  22. Luna House workspace memberships and networking activitiesOfficial

Change history

    • Method Generated Researched
    • Accommodation cost 3.3 2.5
    • Cost of living 4.7 3.9
    • Digital nomad visa availability 8.6 8.7
    • Entertainment cost 4.8 6.1
    • Freedom of speech 8.9 8.4
    4 more changes
    • Natural disaster risk 8.4 5.8
    • Political stability 8.4 6.5
    • Tax friendliness 6.1 5.2
    • Visa ease 7.3 7

    Digital Nomad Visa Availability 8.6 → 8.7; aligned with the unchanged Portugal country prep (vistos.mne.gov.pt).

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