At a glance
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Porto Santo
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PT
Cascais
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| Country | Portugal | Portugal |
| Nomad score | 6.0 / 10 | 7.2 / 10 |
| Cost of living | $3,235 / mo | $4,564 / mo |
| Internet speed | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Weather now | 24° / 22°C | 25° / 19°C |
| Air quality (AQI) | 40 Good | 54 Moderate |
| Community votes | 0 0 | 0 0 |
Climate averages
Yearly averages of monthly climate data
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PT
Porto Santo
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PT
Cascais
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|---|---|---|
| Average high | 21.1°C | 19.1°C |
| Average low | 18.7°C | 14.4°C |
| Precipitation | 28 mm / mo | 68 mm / mo |
| Sunshine | 324 h / mo | 306 h / mo |
| Humidity | 73% | 80% |
| Rain days | 6.1 / mo | 8.6 / mo |
| Wind speed | 29 km/h | 25.4 km/h |
PT
Porto Santo · average high by month
J 19
F 19
M 19
A 19
M 21
J 22
J 23
A 24
S 24
O 23
N 22
D 20
PT
Cascais · average high by month
J 15
F 16
M 17
A 18
M 20
J 21
J 23
A 23
S 22
O 21
N 18
D 16
Air quality
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Porto Santo
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Cascais
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| US AQI | 40 | 54 |
| PM2.5 | 4.7 µg/m³ | 10.2 µg/m³ |
| PM10 | 15.9 µg/m³ | 15.5 µg/m³ |
| Ozone | 84 µg/m³ | 83 µg/m³ |
| UV index | 0 | 0 |
Business & Economy
Scores out of 10
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Porto Santo
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Cascais
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| Blockchain & Crypto Adoption | 2.6 | 5.9 |
| Local Payment Services | 5.9 | 8.4 |
| Startup Scene | 2.4 | 5.7 |
Climate & Environment
Scores out of 10
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Porto Santo
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Cascais
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| Air Conditioning | 6.7 | 6.6 |
| Green Spaces | 5.8 | 7.3 |
| Natural Disaster Risk | 8.1 | 8.4 |
| Noise Pollution | 8.0 | 6.4 |
| Seasonal Variety | 5.0 | 6.2 |
| Weather | 8.5 | 8.6 |
Connectivity
Scores out of 10
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Porto Santo
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Cascais
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| Mobile Network Coverage | 7.6 | 8.9 |
| Power Grid Reliability | 8.1 | 8.9 |
| Public WiFi Availability | 4.6 | 7.3 |
| VPN Reliability | 8.1 | 8.5 |
Cost & Affordability
Scores out of 10
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Porto Santo
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Cascais
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| Accommodation Cost | 5.2 | 3.3 |
| Cost of Living | 5.6 | 4.7 |
| Currency Stability | 9.4 | 9.1 |
| Entertainment Cost | 6.0 | 4.8 |
| Food & Groceries | 5.3 | 5.5 |
| Gym Membership Cost | 5.2 | 5.5 |
| Transportation Cost | 6.3 | 7.1 |
Culture & Entertainment
Scores out of 10
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Porto Santo
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Cascais
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| Culture | 6.1 | 7.5 |
| Indoors Fun | 3.6 | 6.2 |
| Language Learning Opportunities | 4.2 | 5.6 |
| Local Experiences & Tours | 6.3 | 7.8 |
| Nightlife | 3.6 | 6.4 |
| Outdoors & Nature | 8.7 | 8.8 |
Digital Nomad Community
Scores out of 10
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Porto Santo
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Cascais
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| Nomad Events & Meetups | 1.9 | 6.2 |
| Nomad Friendly | 4.0 | 7.6 |
| Online Community Presence | 2.1 | 5.7 |
Digital Nomad Essentials
Scores out of 10
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Porto Santo
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Cascais
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| Cafes with WiFi | 4.8 | 7.6 |
| Coworking Spaces Availability | 2.8 | 6.3 |
| Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes | 3.5 | 6.8 |
| Digital Nomad Popularity | 3.0 | 6.6 |
| Internet Speed | 6.9 | 8.6 |
| Local SIM Card Availability | 7.6 | 8.6 |
Food & Fitness
Scores out of 10
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Porto Santo
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Cascais
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| Fitness Facilities | 4.3 | 7.2 |
| Food Scene | 5.7 | 7.7 |
| Healthy Food Options | 5.3 | 7.5 |
| Yoga Studios | 3.4 | 7.1 |
Healthcare
Scores out of 10
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Porto Santo
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Cascais
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| Healthcare | 6.4 | 7.6 |
| Healthcare Affordability | 7.9 | 6.9 |
| Healthcare Quality | 5.6 | 8.1 |
Legal & Administrative
Scores out of 10
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Porto Santo
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Cascais
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| Digital Nomad Visa Availability | 7.8 | 8.6 |
| Ease of Business Registration | 4.7 | 6.3 |
| Ease of Opening Bank Account | 4.6 | 5.4 |
| Freedom of Speech | 8.6 | 8.9 |
| Political Stability | 8.4 | 8.4 |
| Tax Friendliness | 5.1 | 6.1 |
| Visa Ease | 7.1 | 7.3 |
Quality of Life
Scores out of 10
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Porto Santo
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Cascais
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| Air Quality | 9.1 | 7.7 |
| Cleanliness | 8.3 | 8.0 |
| Environmental Quality | 8.5 | 8.1 |
| Family Friendly | 7.8 | 8.1 |
| Language Barrier | 6.6 | 7.1 |
| Work-Life Balance | 8.3 | 8.1 |
Safety & Tolerance
Scores out of 10
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Porto Santo
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Cascais
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| Female Friendly | 8.9 | 8.9 |
| Racial Tolerance | 8.0 | 8.0 |
| Safety | 9.3 | 9.2 |
Transportation
Scores out of 10
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Porto Santo
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Cascais
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| Airport Connectivity | 4.5 | 7.9 |
| Cycling | 5.1 | 6.3 |
| Intercity Travel Options | 3.5 | 7.3 |
| Public Transit | 3.5 | 7.7 |
| Ride-sharing Services | 1.2 | 7.7 |
| Scooter/Bike Rental Availability | 5.9 | 7.1 |
| Walkability | 6.3 | 8.2 |
Work Environment
Scores out of 10
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Porto Santo
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Cascais
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| Coworking Quality | 2.7 | 7.2 |
| Freelance Ecosystem | 3.0 | 6.2 |
| Networking Opportunities | 2.6 | 6.8 |
| Remote Job Opportunities | 3.1 | 6.1 |
| Time Zone Favorability | 8.0 | 8.3 |
Clothing
Local prices in US dollars
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Porto Santo
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Cascais
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| Jeans | $81 per pair | $98 per pair |
| Summer Dress | $40 per dress | $44 per dress |
| Running Shoes | $98 per pair | $106 per pair |
Dining Out
Local prices in US dollars
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Porto Santo
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Cascais
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| Dining Out | $139 per month | $208 per month |
Entertainment
Local prices in US dollars
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Porto Santo
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Cascais
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| Cinema Ticket | $8.67 per ticket | $9.01 per ticket |
Food & Dining
Local prices in US dollars
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Porto Santo
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Cascais
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| Coffee | $1.27 per cup | $1.91 per cup |
| Beer | $2.31 per pint | $4.04 per pint |
| Meal (Inexpensive) | $14 per meal | $16 per meal |
| Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) | $52 per meal | $75 per meal |
| Fast Food Combo | $11 per meal | $12 per meal |
| Apples | $2.25 per kg | $2.48 per kg |
| Bread | $1.50 per loaf | $1.68 per loaf |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $0.75 per bottle | $0.98 per bottle |
| Milk | $1.10 per liter | $1.10 per liter |
| Rice | $1.62 per kg | $1.79 per kg |
| Chicken Fillets | $7.86 per kg | $8.55 per kg |
| Beef | $13 per kg | $16 per kg |
| Wine (Mid-range) | $8.09 per bottle | $8.09 per bottle |
Groceries
Local prices in US dollars
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Porto Santo
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Cascais
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| Groceries | $324 per month | $347 per month |
Health Insurance
Local prices in US dollars
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Porto Santo
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Cascais
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| Health Insurance | $0.00 per month | $17 per month |
Healthcare
Local prices in US dollars
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Porto Santo
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Cascais
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| Doctor Visit (GP) | $52 per visit | $69 per visit |
| Pharmacy (basic meds) | $8.32 per purchase | $11 per purchase |
Housing
Local prices in US dollars
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Porto Santo
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Cascais
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| Housing | $635 per month | $1,098 per month |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) | $786 per month | $1,906 per month |
| Airbnb (1 month) | $1,791 per month | $3,697 per month |
| Coworking Space | $168 per month | $243 per month |
| Coliving Space | $982 per month | $1,271 per month |
Internet & Mobile
Local prices in US dollars
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Porto Santo
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Cascais
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| Internet & Mobile | $40 per month | $52 per month |
Leisure Activities
Local prices in US dollars
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Porto Santo
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Cascais
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| Leisure Activities | $58 per month | $69 per month |
Personal Care
Local prices in US dollars
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Porto Santo
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Cascais
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| Haircut | $17 per visit | $25 per visit |
| Laundry | $7.51 per kg | $14 per kg |
Services
Local prices in US dollars
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Porto Santo
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Cascais
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| Mobile Plan | $24 per month | $29 per month |
| Internet (60 Mbps+) | $42 per month | $44 per month |
| SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) | $17 one-time | $17 one-time |
| Gym Membership | $49 per month | $52 per month |
| Tennis Court (Weekend) | $17 per hour | $21 per hour |
Transportation
Local prices in US dollars
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Porto Santo
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Cascais
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| Transportation | $35 per month | $46 per month |
| Taxi Start | $4.04 per trip | $4.16 per trip |
| Taxi per km | $1.04 per km | $0.98 per km |
| Monthly Transport Pass | $35 per month | $46 per month |
| Ride-hailing (5km) | $9.24 per trip | $9.82 per trip |
| Gasoline | $1.99 per liter | $2.17 per liter |
| Scooter Rental | $29 per month | $17 per month |
Utilities
Local prices in US dollars
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Porto Santo
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Cascais
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| Utilities | $110 per month | $127 per month |