Why choose Faro to live in Portugal?
Sunny days, fresh air and calm. That's what the Algarve offers to those lucky enough to live there. Therefore, it is one of the main destinations chosen by foreigners who decide to live in Portugal. Faro is the capital of the district. Let's get to know more about the county?
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In this video you will find out more about the location, climate, gastronomy, education, structure, job market and at the end I will show you the full cost of living in the county and you will have an idea if the county is ideal for you or not.
Population
It has 67566 inhabitants and in the last forty years, its population has increased by about 49%.
Localization
The municipality is limited to the north by São Brás de Alportel, to the east by Olhão, to the south by the Atlantic Ocean, and to the west by Loulé.
How to get to Faro
The municipality of Faro is currently served by airport, train and buses.
A good option is to take the train (train) from the Oriente station in Lisbon to Faro for €11 in the promotion and €22 the normal one by Intercidades and between €14.50 to €31.40 for the Alfa Pendular, the journey takes 3 hours to 3 hours and 30 minutes.
By car, the journey takes about 3 hours (274 km).
As I said earlier, Faro has an airport, with nonstop flights (3 per day) that last 45 minutes, the return price varies a lot, from €24 on promotions to over €100.
What is it like to live in Faro
Living in the Algarve is a real privilege. Whether to enjoy retirement, raise a family, study or start a business, the southern region of Portugal is a small paradise that has been rediscovered in recent years.
Weather in Faro
Unlike the climate of northern Portugal, the Algarve remains dry for most of the year, with only around 70 days of rain a year.
In Faro, summer is short, warm, arid and with an almost cloudless sky; the winter is long, mild, with strong winds and partially overcast skies. Throughout the year, the temperature generally varies from 8 °C to 29 °C and is rarely below 4 °C or above 33 °C.
But make no mistake, in December and January temperatures drop from 10°C almost daily, often with strong winds.
Job market
Tourism is the main area of work in the region and almost all residents are impacted by it in one way or another. There are countless jobs related to the sector, however they can be temporary.
Entrepreneurship can be a good idea to work in the region, think about it.
Health
The Algarve has the University Hospital Center of the Algarve that provides differentiated healthcare. Its area of influence covers the entire length of the Algarve region (sixteen counties).
Units
Faro Hospital
Lagos Hospital
Portimão Hospital
Southern Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Center
The county has 12 health units.
school network
The public education structure is formed by 08 kindergarten establishments, 19 of basic education 1, 6 of basic education 2 and 3 secondary schools.
It has the University of Algarve Campus da Penha it is the reference institution of higher education in southern Portugal.
Cost of living in Faro in Portugal
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Talking about cost of living is very relative, as it will depend on your lifestyle and the number of people. But let's at least make some estimates.
Leisure
Cinema ticket €7.10, Theaters, concerts and cultural events €8, Academy (Gym) €35 Ferry boat to visit the islands of Ria Formosa €4 (round trip) and Faro Municipal Museum Ticket €2.
Supermarket
The best way to find out how much you are going to spend on supermarkets is to go to the website of the biggest markets in Portugal, such as Lydl, Continente, Pingo doce, among others, and make a simulation of your monthly purchases. But consider at least 100 to 150 euros per person.
transport
Single local bus ticket Bus – €1.15 to €2.35 depending on circuit, €0.80 to €1.80 if previously purchased.
Monthly pass – €10 to €40 depending on the circuit – with €40 in total.
Taxi fares in Faro have a base fare of €3.30, which includes the first 1.8 km and €1 per additional km.
Simple gasoline 95 €1.71
basic accounts
• Energy, water, heating, garbage in a room of 85m2 –100€
• Internet/TV/Phone Combo – €50.00
Rent Lease
According to the numbeo website, the average rental prices in Faro are:
Apartment 1 bedroom in the center – €631.25
1 bedroom apartment off center €515
3 bedroom apartment in the center – €1075
Apt 3 bedrooms outside the center from €845
However, be aware that the amount of offers for monthly rentals in summer is much less because of seasonal rentals.
So let's make a projection of the average cost of v.