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Valongo, Portugal

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Est. Monthly Cost (1 Person)
$1,460
Retiree Score
99.0
Safety Index
70.1
Healthcare
50 facilities

With a population of just over 101,000, Valongo is a small Portuguese town that offers little to excite the average expat. The local roller hockey club may be a source of pride, having won the Portuguese First Division in 2013-14 and the Super Cup in 2014, but the town's limited domestic and international accolades provide little indication of broader appeal. Bureaucracy appears to be a persistent headache, with the club's B-team having won the Portuguese Third Division as recently as 2018-19. Overall, Valongo seems best suited for those content with a sleepy, provincial existence - hardly the glamorous European lifestyle many imagine when moving abroad.

Can I afford Valongo?

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Valongo

You could save

1,540/mo

Savings Rate51%

Monthly Costs

Rent $720
Living (Country Average Adjusted)$740

Attractiveness Scores

FIRE Score
(i)
51/100
Retiree Score
(i)
99/100
Lifestyle Score
(i)
53/100
💻Nomad Score
(i)
50/100
70
Safety
50
Healthcare
100
Walkability
80
Nomad

Grocery Basket

Milk (1L) $1
Bread (loaf) *$1
Eggs (12) $5
Rice (1kg) *$1
Chicken (1kg) *$3

* Estimated based on regional averages.

Eating Out

Meal (Inexpensive) *$12
Meal (Mid-range) $5
Cappuccino *$2
Water (0.33L) *$1

* Estimated based on regional averages.

Utilities & Lifestyle

Utilities (mo) $65
Mobile Plan (mo) $46
Gym (mo) *$29
Cinema Ticket $10

* Estimated based on regional averages.

Housing

1BR Center (mo) $432
1BR Outside (mo) *$494
3BR Center (mo) $780
3BR Outside (mo) *$797

* Estimated based on regional averages.

🧳 Expat Life

English Proficiency
Limited
Expat Community
Very Few
Top Neighborhoods
None
Best For
commuters

Expat Life Notes

Industrial safe town near Porto. strictly local.

Pros

  • ✓ Low cost
  • ✓ Near Porto

Cons

  • ✗ Language barrier

🌐 Infrastructure & Lifestyle

Avg Internet
—
Temperature
6°C°C - 25°C°C
Annual Rainfall
1681 mm
Coworking Spaces
—
Best Months to Visit
Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Sep

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Frequently Asked Questions about Valongo

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Valongo has a population of approximately 101,464 people.

A single person can expect to spend around $1,800 per month in Valongo, including rent. A 1-bedroom apartment in the city center costs approximately $720/month.

The nearest airport to Valongo is OPO, approximately 17km away.

Valongo is considered relatively safe, with a safety index of 70.1. As with any city abroad, expats should research specific neighborhoods before committing to a location.

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