Experience in Lisbon, Portugal by Pedro

What is it like to live in Lisbon? Would you recommend it? What is the city like?

Living in Lisbon is always a challenge. Lisbon is known by the 7 hills city because it formed by 7 hills, so that means everything is up and down except near to the river where is plan (thanks god! ).

Living in Lisbon is like living in a place where you have parties almost every day in some areas of the city and you can always go to a place drink a beer with a nice view and of course relax. If you are coming please don't forget to visit the "miradouros" every one of them have a different view and very good view also.

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What is the student lifestyle like in Lisbon?

Well, in my university (Lusíada) we have classes in the morning (8h - 14h) and after that we can do what we want (most of the time is project, in my case... ). Normally you have classes just in one part of the day and after that you enjoy in visiting the city and relax.

How much does it cost to live in Lisbon?

Well, the living cost it's something that just you can make your judgement.

• Month minimum salary = €505
• Month bus/metro ticket = €35

(I hope this help you).

Is it difficult to find accommodation in Lisbon? Is there any advice you can give?

No!

In Lisbon if you stay a little out of the "baixa" area you can see rents for €250 or €300 instead €400/€550. For that maybe you should see in the internet some websites and try to see in the newspaper adds. Sometimes you find a really great deals from people who want make some money... but be careful with them!

What is the food like? What are your favourite dishes?

Well, in Lisbon we have a large variety of cultures that means you can eat almost every type of food and of course you should try :

• "Cozido á Portuguesa" - a lot of meat
• "Alheira de mirandela" - you should definitely try it

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What places would you recommend visiting in Lisbon?

• Miradouros
• Belém
• Oriente
• Baixa

Is it good to eat out in Lisbon? Can you tell us your favourite spots?

Yes, normally with €5/6 you can eat a great meal and all included! (Not into touristic zones).

Is the nightlife good in Lisbon? Where is good to go?

The nightlife in Lisbon have a name "Bairro Alto". Bairro alto is located in one of the 7 hills of lisbon and is a neighborhood full of bars. If you prefer the Disco you should go to "Caís do Sodré" and "Santos" and there the party continue...

What advice would you give future students heading to Lisbon?

If you are coming, be prepared for almost everything... and the best thing you should do is coming 2 weeks before you start your academic year and in that time do the Card for month ticket to Metro/bus (we call "passe") and go to your university see if everything is ok with your papers, after that enjoy the time.

Attention: the card for month bus/metro ticket you should put the papers and just 10 days after they delivery it, and the lines to delivery the papers are very very large.