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Cascais

Quieter, beachier alternative to Lisbon, popular with families and remote workers

In Cascais, a mid-range month runs about $2,270 (€1,968) and there is low violent crime city-wide.

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Ratings

Scores run from 1 to 10 and compare each place with every other destination on Nomadr. Higher is always better. Cost is shown as a level, from Very Low to Very High.

Cost (day-to-day)Low

Cheaper day to day than about 55% of cities

Internet9.8/10

Among the 5% fastest cities for internet

Visas7/10

Easier visas than about 75% of cities

Coworking5.6/10

Better coworking than about 50% of cities

English8/10

More English-friendly than about 70% of cities

Walkability7.7/10

Easier to get around than about 75% of cities

Gyms & Wellness8.2/10

Better wellness options than about 80% of cities

Getting There4.9/10

Harder to reach than about 55% of cities

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36 categories for Cascais, grouped for quick scanning — coverage varies from city to city. Open any row for the full detail and any cited sources.

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