Moving to Porto. Need help & advices.

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dhlfz Member

Member since 22 April 2013

dhlfzMember17 June 2013 19:33:26

My boyfriend and I will be moving to Porto on August as he will be doing his internahip in Matosinhos. I personally suggested Portugal because I believe the cost of living there won't be a rip off for both of us. I need to know how i can find a place to rent (before leaving to Porto), the best place to rent and the reasonable price for a one bedroom apartment and what's the sufficient cost of living (on food, entertainment etc) per month?

pacas.arq New member

Member since 13 May 2010

pacas.arqNew member18 June 2013 08:10:43

Hi dhlfz,
Portugal is not an expensive country (although everything is getting more and more expensive). It's also a safety country/region.
Of course it depends on your budget and if you intent to go out every evening, but it's easy to "save" money if you don't eat out everyday.
About finding a place to rent, I suggest flatinporto.net where you can find flats with "all services included" considering you'll stay one year.
Good luck, you will like it for sure!
pacas.arq

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