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Albufeira vs Portimao

Albufeira, Portugal compared with Portimao, Portugal: cost of living, scores, climate and more.

At a glance

At a glance
PT Albufeira PT Portimao
Country Portugal Portugal
Nomad score 6.5 / 10 6.7 / 10
Cost of living $3,800 / mo $3,064 / mo
Internet speed Data unavailable Data unavailable
Weather now 21° / 17°C 21° / 18°C
Air quality (AQI) 33 Good 29 Good

Climate averages

Yearly averages of monthly climate data

Climate averages
PT Albufeira PT Portimao
Average high 23.5°C 22.6°C
Average low 14.7°C 14.6°C
Precipitation 48 mm / mo 43 mm / mo
Sunshine 321 h / mo 320 h / mo
Humidity 67% 71%
Rain days 5.5 / mo 5.6 / mo
Wind speed 21.7 km/h 21 km/h

PT Albufeira · average high by month

PT Portimao · average high by month

Air quality

Air quality
PT Albufeira PT Portimao
US AQI 33 29
PM2.5 5.4 µg/m³ 2.9 µg/m³
PM10 22.6 µg/m³ 8 µg/m³
Ozone 74 µg/m³ 65 µg/m³
UV index 0 0

Business & Economy

Scores out of 10

Business & Economy
PT Albufeira PT Portimao
Blockchain & Crypto Adoption 3.7 4.0
Local Payment Services 7.0 7.6
Startup Scene 3.5 4.0

Climate & Environment

Scores out of 10

Climate & Environment
PT Albufeira PT Portimao
Air Conditioning 7.8 7.0
Green Spaces 5.7 5.7
Natural Disaster Risk 7.3 7.5
Noise Pollution 3.9 5.2
Seasonal Variety 5.4 5.6
Weather 8.6 8.1

Connectivity

Scores out of 10

Connectivity
PT Albufeira PT Portimao
Mobile Network Coverage 8.5 8.6
Power Grid Reliability 8.7 8.7
Public WiFi Availability 6.2 6.0
VPN Reliability 8.6 8.6

Cost & Affordability

Scores out of 10

Cost & Affordability
PT Albufeira PT Portimao
Accommodation Cost 4.0 5.0
Cost of Living 4.6 5.1
Currency Stability 9.1 9.3
Entertainment Cost 5.4 6.3
Food & Groceries 6.3 6.7
Gym Membership Cost 5.9 6.2
Transportation Cost 7.2 6.8

Culture & Entertainment

Scores out of 10

Culture & Entertainment
PT Albufeira PT Portimao
Culture 7.0 6.8
Indoors Fun 5.2 5.3
Language Learning Opportunities 5.0 5.5
Local Experiences & Tours 7.6 7.5
Nightlife 8.5 6.6
Outdoors & Nature 8.8 8.8

Digital Nomad Community

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Community
PT Albufeira PT Portimao
Nomad Events & Meetups 5.4 4.4
Nomad Friendly 6.7 6.9
Online Community Presence 4.4 4.2

Digital Nomad Essentials

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Essentials
PT Albufeira PT Portimao
Cafes with WiFi 7.0 7.1
Coworking Spaces Availability 4.2 5.7
Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes 5.6 6.2
Digital Nomad Popularity 4.3 5.6
Internet Speed 7.8 7.8
Local SIM Card Availability 8.2 8.2

Food & Fitness

Scores out of 10

Food & Fitness
PT Albufeira PT Portimao
Fitness Facilities 6.7 7.3
Food Scene 7.4 7.6
Healthy Food Options 6.9 6.9
Yoga Studios 6.1 6.1

Healthcare

Scores out of 10

Healthcare
PT Albufeira PT Portimao
Healthcare 7.4 7.3
Healthcare Affordability 7.5 7.3
Healthcare Quality 7.6 7.3

Legal & Administrative

Scores out of 10

Legal & Administrative
PT Albufeira PT Portimao
Digital Nomad Visa Availability 8.7 8.7
Ease of Business Registration 5.9 5.9
Ease of Opening Bank Account 5.2 5.6
Freedom of Speech 8.4 8.4
Political Stability 6.5 6.5
Tax Friendliness 5.2 5.2
Visa Ease 7.0 7.0

Quality of Life

Scores out of 10

Quality of Life
PT Albufeira PT Portimao
Air Quality 8.0 7.6
Cleanliness 7.4 7.5
Environmental Quality 7.6 7.5
Family Friendly 8.0 7.6
Language Barrier 7.0 7.3
Work-Life Balance 8.2 7.9

Safety & Tolerance

Scores out of 10

Safety & Tolerance
PT Albufeira PT Portimao
Female Friendly 8.0 8.3
Racial Tolerance 7.5 7.6
Safety 8.3 8.6

Transportation

Scores out of 10

Transportation
PT Albufeira PT Portimao
Airport Connectivity 6.7 6.9
Cycling 4.2 5.1
Intercity Travel Options 6.1 6.1
Public Transit 4.3 4.4
Ride-sharing Services 5.6 5.9
Scooter/Bike Rental Availability 5.5 5.5
Walkability 7.0 6.5

Work Environment

Scores out of 10

Work Environment
PT Albufeira PT Portimao
Coworking Quality 7.0 6.1
Freelance Ecosystem 5.1 5.4
Networking Opportunities 5.1 5.0
Remote Job Opportunities 5.0 5.3
Time Zone Favorability 8.2 8.4

Clothing

Local prices in US dollars

Clothing
PT Albufeira PT Portimao
Jeans $111 per pair $53 per pair
Summer Dress $47 per dress $45 per dress
Running Shoes $107 per pair $47 per pair

Dining Out

Local prices in US dollars

Dining Out
PT Albufeira PT Portimao
Dining Out $173 per month $148 per month

Entertainment

Local prices in US dollars

Entertainment
PT Albufeira PT Portimao
Cinema Ticket $9.82 per ticket $8.12 per ticket

Food & Dining

Local prices in US dollars

Food & Dining
PT Albufeira PT Portimao
Coffee $2.58 per cup $1.81 per cup
Beer $3.05 per pint $2.97 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) $14 per meal $15 per meal
Fast Food Combo $9.88 per meal $11 per meal
Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) $58 per meal $54 per meal
Apples $2.62 per kg $2.38 per kg
Bread $1.29 per loaf $1.71 per loaf
Water (1.5L bottle) $0.54 per bottle $0.78 per bottle
Milk $1.10 per liter $0.89 per liter
Rice $1.63 per kg $1.74 per kg
Chicken Fillets $8.20 per kg $7.70 per kg
Beef $23 per kg $11 per kg
Wine (Mid-range) $5.25 per bottle $5.79 per bottle

Groceries

Local prices in US dollars

Groceries
PT Albufeira PT Portimao
Groceries $432 per month $284 per month

Healthcare

Local prices in US dollars

Healthcare
PT Albufeira PT Portimao
Doctor Visit (GP) $79 per visit $79 per visit
Pharmacy (basic meds) $5.16 per purchase $1.67 per purchase

Housing

Local prices in US dollars

Housing
PT Albufeira PT Portimao
Apartment (1 bedroom) $1,235 per month $1,010 per month
Housing $1,147 per month $1,010 per month
Coworking Space $247 per month $206 per month
Airbnb (1 month) $2,132 per month $1,459 per month
Coliving Space $1,010 per month $1,010 per month

Internet & Mobile

Local prices in US dollars

Internet & Mobile
PT Albufeira PT Portimao
Internet & Mobile $44 per month $45 per month

Leisure Activities

Local prices in US dollars

Leisure Activities
PT Albufeira PT Portimao
Leisure Activities $62 per month $53 per month

Personal Care

Local prices in US dollars

Personal Care
PT Albufeira PT Portimao
Haircut $11 per visit $12 per visit
Laundry $3.93 per kg $0.63 per kg

Services

Local prices in US dollars

Services
PT Albufeira PT Portimao
Mobile Plan $11 per month $11 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+) $33 per month $34 per month
SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) $11 one-time $11 one-time
Gym Membership $56 per month $37 per month
Tennis Court (Weekend) $12 per hour $25 per hour

Transportation

Local prices in US dollars

Transportation
PT Albufeira PT Portimao
Taxi Start $2.25 per trip $3.65 per trip
Transportation $45 per month $45 per month
Taxi per km $0.65 per km $1.05 per km
Monthly Transport Pass $45 per month $45 per month
Ride-hailing (5km) $8.64 per trip $8.92 per trip
Gasoline $2.37 per liter $2.37 per liter
Scooter Rental $34 per month $34 per month

Utilities

Local prices in US dollars

Utilities
PT Albufeira PT Portimao
Utilities $87 per month $41 per month
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