List of cities where life is good

Portugal always attracts. Even if the tax rules became less favorable for retirees, the country “SaudadeSerious benefits continue to accrue to the nearly 60,000 French people who have taken up residence there. “There are fewer seniors, but the number of families has exploded over the years. People come for peace of mind, safety and good purchasing power. Not to mention that the school system – especially the teaching of English – is very good», explains Lionel Silva of Saudadexpets, a company that supports candidates for deportation. It is also a student’s paradise. The number of young French people on the benches of Portuguese universities is exploding. According to the latest figures there were over 2,500, an increase of 129% in 3 years. Finally, French business leaders still benefit from very low taxes in certain regions.

But be careful, not all cities are equal. So, to know where to consider settling without unpleasant surprises, we measured the quality of life for working people and retirees in the country’s 50 most populous cities on the one hand; and on the other hand for students in 11 university towns. Through 20 criteria grouped in different categories (security, leisure, purchasing power, health, real estate, transport, etc.), we were able to compare the municipalities. Find all results.