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Peniche

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Peniche is becoming a go-to digital nomad destination as spots like Ericeira and Lisbon have grown expensive and crowded. Known for its relaxed vibe, Peniche provides a peaceful and quiet setting that's ideal for focused remote work. The Largo co-working space is central to the nomad scene here, offering reliable high-speed internet and a comfortable space to get things done. There's a small but welcoming community of fellow nomads to connect with, ensuring a good work-life balance.

For those into surfing, Peniche delivers some of the best surf conditions in Europe, with both beginner-friendly schools and more advanced waves. Diving is another highlight, especially at the Berlenga islands with their scenic underwater caves. The cost of living is low, making it a budget-friendly choice, and locals are generally friendly and easy-going.

However, Peniche isn’t for everyone. Winters can be cold, and outside of surf culture, activities—especially nightlife—are quite limited in the off-season. This may feel isolating for those seeking a fast-paced social environment year-round. Overall, it’s a solid pick for nomads looking for surf, quiet, and affordability—just be ready for slower winters.

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1 year ago

After Ericeria and Lisbon got overhype and expensive, people are now coming to Peniche. It is a really cold place in winter with very little to do ( apart from surf ), especially at night

2 years ago

Peniche is like my digital nomad dream spot. It's got chill vibes with waves as my work soundtrack. Living here won't break the bank, and the surf scene is lit. Exploring cool historic spots and vibing with friendly locals make my remote work life feel like a chill adventure.

3 years ago

Peniche, a classical destination for old school nomads, is a serene and idyllic hideaway that has seemingly been overlooked by the digital nomad community. The tranquil and peaceful environment contrasts dramatically with the hustle and bustle of popular cities, making it a refreshing alternative for nomads seeking peace and quiet to focus on work.

Co-working space, Largo, is the digital nomad's hub in Peniche. This co-working space offers a comfortable working environment with stable, high-speed internet, and a cozy ambience that is perfect for productive hours of work. Coupled with a small yet friendly community of like-minded nomads, it offers the perfect balance between work and social life.

But work isn't all there is to Peniche. This town offers a plethora of fun and healthy activities that can complement the nomadic lifestyle. Famous for its surfing conditions, Peniche is a surfer's paradise, with numerous surf schools for beginners and challenging waves for experienced surfers. If you're more into exploring underwater worlds, there are exciting diving spots in Berlenga that showcase mesmerizing marine life and underwater caves.

3 years ago

✅ Fast internet

✅ Friendly people

✅ Very affordable

✅ Very safe

✅ Lots of fun stuff to do

✅ Warm now

✅ Good air quality on average

✅ Spacious and not crowded

✅ Very easy to make friends

✅ Very easy to do business

✅ High quality of education

✅ Roads are very safe

✅ Great freedom of speech

✅ Democratic

✅ Everyone speaks English

✅ Very safe for women

✅ Very family friendly

✅ Very friendly to LGBTQ+

✅ (Medical) marijuana MAY be legal, unenforced or decriminalized (always double check this)

❌ Cold winters

❌ Limited nightlife and activities in winter

❌ Extremely expensive

❌ Gets cold in the winter

❌ Hospitals are bad

❌ Many people smoke tobacco

❌ High alcohol consumption

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948°
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1457°
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1661°
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1864°
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1966°
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949°
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846°
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Humidity

damp
82%

damp
80%

damp
82%

nice
83%

damp
82%

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81%

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80%

damp
82%

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35mm

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29mm

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23mm

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6mm

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15mm

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45mm

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52mm

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47mm

Cloud

pockets
35%

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34%

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35%

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36%

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22%

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23%

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29%

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30%

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40%

Air quality

clean
27 US AQI

okay
50 US AQI

clean
27 US AQI

Sun

safe
1 UVI

safe
2 UVI

seek shade
4 UVI

seek shade
6 UVI

avoid sun
7 UVI

avoid sun
8 UVI

avoid sun
7 UVI

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3 UVI

seek shade
3 UVI

safe
1 UVI

Remote workers

600 people

800 people

1,680 people

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1,100 people

1,500 people

1,050 people

1,400 people

960 people

1,000 people

900 people

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Ericeira

Portugal

⭐️ OverallAll

💵 Cost 🧐 Very expensive

📡 InternetWiFi 🚀 Super fast

👍 Liked great

👮 Safety great

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☀️ Feels 25° 77° 25° 77° AQI 34

🚕1h

$4,497 / mo

96 Mbps

Cascais

Portugal

⭐️ OverallAll

💵 Cost 😳 Extremely expensive

📡 InternetWiFi 🚀 Super fast

👍 Liked very bad

👮 Safety mediocre

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🌧 Feels 23° 73° 23° 73° AQI 33

🚕2h

$5,139 / mo

101 Mbps

Lisbon

Portugal

⭐️ OverallAll

💵 Cost 😳 Extremely expensive

📡 InternetWiFi 🚀 Super fast

👍 Liked bad

👮 Safety mediocre

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🌧 Feels 23° 73° 23° 74° AQI 18

🚕2h

$5,174 / mo

100 Mbps

Costa da Caparica

Portugal

⭐️ OverallAll

💵 Cost 🧐 Very expensive

📡 InternetWiFi 🚀 Super fast

👍 Liked very bad

👮 Safety great

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🌧 Feels 23° 73° 23° 73° AQI 38

🚕3h

$4,422 / mo

56 Mbps

Comporta

Portugal

⭐️ OverallAll

💵 Cost 😳 Extremely expensive

📡 InternetWiFi 🚀 Super fast

👍 Liked very bad

👮 Safety great

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🌥 Feels 23° 73° 23° 73° AQI 39

✈️10min

$7,804 / mo

26 Mbps

Coimbra

Portugal

⭐️ OverallAll

💵 Cost 🧐 Pricey

📡 InternetWiFi 🚀 Super fast

👍 Liked very bad

👮 Safety mediocre

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🌧 Feels 22° 72° 22° 72° AQI 25

✈️10min

$3,674 / mo

78 Mbps

Aveiro

Portugal

⭐️ OverallAll

💵 Cost 🧐 Pricey

📡 InternetWiFi 🚀 Super fast

👍 Liked very bad

👮 Safety good

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🌧 Feels 21° 70° 21° 70° AQI 12

✈️12min

$3,850 / mo

100 Mbps

Porto

Portugal

⭐️ OverallAll

💵 Cost 🧐 Pricey

📡 InternetWiFi 🚀 Super fast

👍 Liked mediocre

👮 Safety mediocre

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🌧 Feels 21° 70° 21° 69° AQI 12

✈️17min

$3,834 / mo

91 Mbps

Braga

Portugal

⭐️ OverallAll

💵 Cost 🧐 Pricey

📡 InternetWiFi 🚀 Super fast

👍 Liked very bad

👮 Safety good

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🌧 Feels 20° 68° 20° 68° AQI 7

✈️20min

$3,365 / mo

43 Mbps

Portimão

Portugal

⭐️ OverallAll

💵 Cost 🙂 Okay

📡 InternetWiFi 🚀 Super fast

👍 Liked good

👮 Safety good

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☀️ Feels 28° 82° 26° 78° Barely AC AQI 30

✈️21min

$2,795 / mo

41 Mbps

Lagos, Algarve

Portugal

⭐️ OverallAll

💵 Cost 🙂 Okay

📡 InternetWiFi 🚀 Super fast

👍 Liked mediocre

👮 Safety good

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☀️ Feels 25° 77° 25° 76° AQI 30

✈️21min

$2,843 / mo

52 Mbps

Albufeira

Portugal

⭐️ OverallAll

💵 Cost 🧐 Very expensive

📡 InternetWiFi 🚀 Super fast

👍 Liked very bad

👮 Safety good

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☀️ Feels 24° 75° 24° 75° AQI 35

✈️22min

$4,270 / mo

42 Mbps

Lisbon

Portugal

⭐️ OverallAll

💵 Cost 😳 Extremely expensive

📡 InternetWiFi 🚀 Super fast

👍 Liked bad

👮 Safety mediocre

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🌧 Feels 23° 73° 23° 74° AQI 18

🚕2h

$5,174 / mo

100 Mbps

Berlin

Germany

⭐️ OverallAll

💵 Cost 😳 Extremely expensive

📡 InternetWiFi 🚀 Super fast

👍 Liked mediocre

👮 Safety good

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☀️ Feels 19° 66° 19° 66° AQI 28

✈️3h

$5,910 / mo

32 Mbps

Bangkok

Thailand

⭐️ OverallAll

💵 Cost 😙 Affordable

📡 InternetWiFi 🚀 Super fast

👍 Liked mediocre

👮 Safety mediocre

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🌥 Feels 38° 100° 31° 87° Has AC AQI 32

✈️14h

$1,643 / mo

32 Mbps

Munich

Germany

⭐️ OverallAll

💵 Cost 😳 Extremely expensive

📡 InternetWiFi 🚀 Super fast

👍 Liked good

👮 Safety good

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🌥 Feels 20° 68° 20° 68°

✈️3h

$6,987 / mo

29 Mbps

Barcelona

Spain

⭐️ OverallAll

💵 Cost 😳 Extremely expensive

📡 InternetWiFi 🚀 Super fast

👍 Liked mediocre

👮 Safety mediocre

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🌥 Feels 30° 86° 27° 80° Has AC AQI 38

✈️1h

$7,433 / mo

38 Mbps

Mexico City

Mexico

⭐️ OverallAll

💵 Cost 🧐 Pricey

📡 InternetWiFi 🚀 Super fast

👍 Liked good

👮 Safety bad

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🌧 Feels 19° 66° 19° 66° AQI 87 😷

✈️12h

$3,568 / mo

22 Mbps

Porto

Portugal

⭐️ OverallAll

💵 Cost 🧐 Pricey

📡 InternetWiFi 🚀 Super fast

👍 Liked mediocre

👮 Safety mediocre

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🌧 Feels 21° 70° 21° 69° AQI 12

✈️17min

$3,834 / mo

91 Mbps

Arendal

Norway

⭐️ OverallAll

💵 Cost 😳 Extremely expensive

📡 InternetWiFi 🚀 Super fast

👍 Liked very bad

👮 Safety bad

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☀️ Feels 19° 66° 19° 66° AQI 21

✈️3h

$6,728 / mo

134 Mbps

Madrid

Spain

⭐️ OverallAll

💵 Cost 😳 Extremely expensive

📡 InternetWiFi 🚀 Super fast

👍 Liked good

👮 Safety mediocre

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☀️ Feels 26° 79° 26° 78° Has AC AQI 38

✈️40min

$6,224 / mo

44 Mbps

Gran Canaria, Canary Islands

Spain

⭐️ OverallAll

💵 Cost 🙂 Okay

📡 InternetWiFi 🚀 Super fast

👍 Liked good

👮 Safety good

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🌥 Feels 25° 77° 25° 77° AQI 30

✈️2h

$2,776 / mo

31 Mbps

Ericeira

Portugal

⭐️ OverallAll

💵 Cost 🧐 Very expensive

📡 InternetWiFi 🚀 Super fast

👍 Liked great

👮 Safety great

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☀️ Feels 25° 77° 25° 77° AQI 34

🚕1h

$4,497 / mo

96 Mbps

Cape Town

South Africa

⭐️ OverallAll

💵 Cost 🧐 Pricey

📡 InternetWiFi 🚀 Super fast

👍 Liked good

👮 Safety very bad

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☀️ Feels 19° 66° 19° 66° AQI 75 😷

✈️12h

$3,538 / mo

9 Mbps

Lisbon

Portugal

⭐️ OverallAll

💵 Cost 😳 Extremely expensive

📡 InternetWiFi 🚀 Super fast

👍 Liked bad

👮 Safety mediocre

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🌧 Feels 23° 73° 23° 74° AQI 18

🚕2h

$5,174 / mo

🌇 Also went here55 people

Porto

Portugal

⭐️ OverallAll

💵 Cost 🧐 Pricey

📡 InternetWiFi 🚀 Super fast

👍 Liked mediocre

👮 Safety mediocre

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🌧 Feels 21° 70° 21° 69° AQI 12

✈️17min

$3,834 / mo

🌇 Also went here39 people

Madrid

Spain

⭐️ OverallAll

💵 Cost 😳 Extremely expensive

📡 InternetWiFi 🚀 Super fast

👍 Liked good

👮 Safety mediocre

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☀️ Feels 26° 79° 26° 78° Has AC AQI 38

✈️40min

$6,224 / mo

🌇 Also went here29 people

Barcelona

Spain

⭐️ OverallAll

💵 Cost 😳 Extremely expensive

📡 InternetWiFi 🚀 Super fast

👍 Liked mediocre

👮 Safety mediocre

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🌥 Feels 30° 86° 27° 80° Has AC AQI 38

✈️1h

$7,433 / mo

🌇 Also went here39 people

Paris

France

⭐️ OverallAll

💵 Cost 😳 Extremely expensive

📡 InternetWiFi 🚀 Super fast

👍 Liked mediocre

👮 Safety mediocre

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🌥 Feels 25° 77° 25° 77° AQI 37

✈️2h

$7,543 / mo

🌇 Also went here27 people

London

United Kingdom

⭐️ OverallAll

💵 Cost 😳 Extremely expensive

📡 InternetWiFi 🚀 Super fast

👍 Liked good

👮 Safety mediocre

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🌥 Feels 21° 70° 20° 68° AQI 50

✈️2h

$8,578 / mo

🌇 Also went here34 people

Amsterdam

Netherlands

⭐️ OverallAll

💵 Cost 😳 Extremely expensive

📡 InternetWiFi 🚀 Super fast

👍 Liked mediocre

👮 Safety mediocre

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☀️ Feels 18° 64° 18° 65° AQI 26

✈️2h

$6,785 / mo

🌇 Also went here32 people

Rome

Italy

⭐️ OverallAll

💵 Cost 😳 Extremely expensive

📡 InternetWiFi 🚀 Super fast

👍 Liked mediocre

👮 Safety mediocre

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☀️ Feels 36° 97° 32° 89° Barely AC 🥵 AQI 2

✈️2h

$6,244 / mo

🌇 Also went here21 people

Prague

Czechia

⭐️ OverallAll

💵 Cost 🧐 Pricey

📡 InternetWiFi 🚀 Super fast

👍 Liked good

👮 Safety mediocre

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☀️ Feels 18° 64° 18° 64° AQI 38

✈️3h

$3,994 / mo

🌇 Also went here29 people

Berlin

Germany

⭐️ OverallAll

💵 Cost 😳 Extremely expensive

📡 InternetWiFi 🚀 Super fast

👍 Liked mediocre

👮 Safety good

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☀️ Feels 19° 66° 19° 66° AQI 28

✈️3h

$5,910 / mo

🌇 Also went here32 people

Budapest

Hungary

⭐️ OverallAll

💵 Cost 🧐 Pricey

📡 InternetWiFi 🚀 Super fast

👍 Liked good

👮 Safety mediocre

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☀️ Feels 26° 79° 26° 78° Some AC AQI 17

✈️3h

$3,748 / mo

🌇 Also went here31 people

Istanbul

Turkey

⭐️ OverallAll

💵 Cost 🧐 Pricey

📡 InternetWiFi 🚀 Super fast

👍 Liked mediocre

👮 Safety mediocre

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☀️ Feels 32° 90° 28° 83° Has AC 🥵 AQI 65 😷

✈️4h

$3,322 / mo

🌇 Also went here22 people

Chiang Mai

Thailand

⭐️ OverallAll

💵 Cost 😙 Affordable

📡 InternetWiFi 🚀 Super fast

👍 Liked good

👮 Safety good

Tap to open

🌫 Feels 37° 99° 30° 85° Has AC AQI 43

✈️14h

$1,326 / mo

🌇 Also went here23 people

Bangkok

Thailand

⭐️ OverallAll

💵 Cost 😙 Affordable

📡 InternetWiFi 🚀 Super fast

👍 Liked mediocre

👮 Safety mediocre

Tap to open

🌥 Feels 38° 100° 31° 87° Has AC AQI 32

✈️14h

$1,643 / mo

🌇 Also went here33 people

Canggu, Bali

Indonesia

⭐️ OverallAll

💵 Cost 🧐 Pricey

📡 InternetWiFi 🚀 Super fast

👍 Liked bad

👮 Safety bad

Tap to open

☀️ Feels 29° 84° 26° 79° Barely AC 🥵 AQI 151 😷

✈️18h

$3,238 / mo

🌇 Also went here22 people

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🎒 Nomad Score™	3.4/5 (Rank #195) 79 reviews
👍 Quality of life score	Great
👶 Family score	Good
🎒 Community score	Okay
🤯 Overcrowding score	0% is nomad here
💵 Cost	🧐 Very expensive: $4,426 / mo
📡 Internet	🚀 Super fast: 107 Mbps (avg)
😝 Fun	Great
⛅️ Temperature (now)	🌞 Perfect: 23°C73°F (feels 23°C73°F)
💦 Humidity (now)	😊 Comfy: 88%
❄️ % of buildings with AC	🥵 Very low: 17%
💨 Air quality (now)	🌱 Good: 40 US AQI
💨 Air quality (annual)	🌱 Great: 27 US AQI
👌 Safety	Great
👩 Safe for women	Great
🌈 Safe for LGBTQ+	Great
🤮 Food safety*	Great
👮‍♀️ Lack of crime*	Great
🤝 Lack of racism*	Great
🎓 Education level*	Mediocre
⚡️ Power grid	Great
🌊 Resilience to climate change	Good
💰 Income level*	Mediocre: $1,646 / mo
🙊 English speaking*	Great
🚶 Walkability	Great
🚦 Traffic safety*	Okay
✈️ Airline scores*	Great
🧳 Lost luggage*	Great
😄 Happiness*	Bad
🍸 Nightlife	Great
📶 Free WiFi in city	Good
🖥 Places to work from	Bad
😁 Friendly to foreigners	Great
🗯 Freedom of speech*	Great
🎅 Startup Score	Okay

🌍 Continent	Europe
🚩 Country	Portugal
🗓️ Average trip length	14 days
📡 Internet speed (avg)	107 Mbps
⛅️ Weather (now)	☀️ 23°C 73°F + 😊 Comfy (88%) = feels 23°C 73°F
💨 Air quality (now)	👍 40 US AQI 🍃 OK
💨 Air quality (annual avg)	👍 27 US AQI
🔌 Power	230V 50Hz
🚕 Best taxi app*	Uber
🚑 Travel medical insurance	Safetywing
🏧 Suggested ATM take out:	EUR 100 = USD 117
💸 Tipping	Yes, 10%
💳 Cashless	💳 Yes, cards OK almost everywhere
🚰 Tap water	👌 Yes, safe to drink
♻️ Return rate	👍14% of visitors return
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Population	16,000 people
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 GDP per capita*	$19,750 / year
👫 Gender ratio (population)	👨 46% 👱‍♀️ 54%
👫 Gender ratio (young adults)	👨 56% 👱‍♀️ 44%
👫 Gender ratio (nomads)	👨 76% 👱‍♀️ 24%
🏞 Foreign land ownership allowed	Yes
⛪️ Religious government	Non-religious
💻 Online electronics shop	Fnac
✈️ Best short-haul air carrier	Ryanair
✈️ Best int'l air carrier	TAP

💵 Cost of living for nomad	$4,426 / month
💵 Cost of living for expat	$3,149 / month
💵 Cost of living for family	$5,294 / month
💵 Cost of living for local	$1,513 / month
🏨 Hotel (median price)	$2,491 / month
🏡 Airbnb (median price)	$5,246 / month
🏠 1br studio rent in center	$1,361 / month
🏠 Median home price	$278,041
🏨 Hotel (median price)	$117 / night
🏠 Airbnb (median price)	$172 / night
🏢 Coworking hot desk	$210 / month
🍛 Dinner	$16
🥤 Coca-Cola (0.3L)	$2
🍺 Beer in cafe (0.5L)	$3
☕️ Coffee in cafe	$2
👩‍🏫 International school	$19,474 / year
📱 Mobile data (~10GB)	$18 / month
💰 Estimated tax on $50,000	$21,514
💰 Estimated tax on $100,000	$52,994
💰 Estimated tax on $250,000	$145,334

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