Lisbon

Lisbon it’s a capital full of history and architecture. It is one of the least expensive cities on the continent (especially when coupled with the current strong dollar-to-euro exchange rate). Lisbon’s call center services have grown so much over the last years that the city has become the call center capital of Europe and nicknamed “The Bangalore of Europe”. This means it is relatively easy to find work in Lisbon for multilingual expats, who can also enjoy the high standard of living in Lisbon and the glorious beaches close by.

Lisbon has more sunshine than Madrid, Rome or Athens. It is full of great places to eat super-fresh seafood. You can always find a cozy place where you can chill in the cool modernist neighborhoods. It is not just the weather, Lisbon’s public gardens are filled with lush tropical foliage. There are many good restaurants, pubs, bars playing “bossa nova” and serving all types of drinks during night and day.

The transportation options are flexible. Every expat knows about the little yellow street cars. But the best way to get around is with the city trams.