How Simon Link & Sebastian Started a Medium-Term Rentals Company in Lisbon

Simon and Sebastian - Founders of bleisured

Simon and Sebastian - Founders of bleisured

After struggling to find medium-term rentals for their friends who wanted to visit Lisbon, Simon and Sebastian were inspired to start Bleisured. Bleisured offers fully-furnished apartments in Lisbon, all with a dedicated working space with an office desk, an ergonomic chair, and a 24” monitor—perfect for the thousands of digital nomads who visit Portugal every … Read more

How Long Does it Take for Internet to be Installed in Portugal?

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The process of getting home internet installed can vary significantly based on your location and specific circumstances, as outlined by utilities expert Fernando Mendes. In urban areas, you might expect installation within 2-3 days, and in some cases, such as in Lisbon, it might be possible to have it installed on the same day. For … Read more

What’s the Internet in Lisbon like?

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If you’re considering a move to Lisbon and wondering about the quality of home internet there, especially in terms of working from home, video calls, or streaming services like Netflix or YouTube, you’ll be pleased to know that Lisbon has fantastic internet. Despite Portugal’s reputation for a more laid-back pace in some aspects of life, … Read more

Can I Upgrade My Home Internet in Portugal?

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If you have home internet in Portugal and are unhappy with the speeds, you may be wondering if you can upgrade it. The answer is yes, although with some stipulations.  Let’s say you have 200 mbps, which is typically the slowest speed available from most ISPs in Portugal, and it’s not working out for you. … Read more

Moving to Portugal from Germany

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For many Germans, the idea of relocating to Portugal is not just a dream but a real opportunity. Portugal, with its sun-soaked beaches and idyllic, cobblestone streets, offers a stark contrast to Germany’s cooler climate, particularly during the winter months. And because Portugal is in the EU, making the move is relatively straightforward for German … Read more

How Does NOWO Internet Compare to Other Portuguese ISPs? 

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If you’re trying to decide on the best home internet, you may have come across a company called NOWO. It’s one of four ISPs in Portugal, with the others being MEO, NOS, and Vodafone.  However, here’s the thing: NOWO is typically the cheapest option out of the three. So should you go with NOWOW? NOWO … Read more

9 of the Best Cafes to Work from in Lisbon

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In Lisbon, a city filled with digital nomads and startup owners, finding a great cafe to work from isn’t hard, but it also isn’t always straight forward either. That’s what this article is here for. With so many remote workers and freelancers living in Lisbon, thanks in part to Portugal’s digital nomad visa, Portugal’s capital … Read more

Portugal’s Minimum Wage & Average Salaries

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In 2024, Portugal set its minimum wage at €820 per month, a figure that reflects annual adjustments based on the cost of living, national productivity, and governmental fiscal policies. Despite this, the average wage in Portugal stands at €1,463 as of February 2024, according to RTP.pt, underscoring a disparity with the cost of living that … Read more