Why Choose Matosinhos to live in Portugal?

Praia, the ease of being next to a large urban center and the rich gastronomy, make Matosinhos a municipality that many want to live in. Shall we know more about the county?
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In this video you will learn more about the location, climate, gastronomy, education, structure, job market and at the end I will show you the full cost to live in the county and you will have an idea if the county is ideal for you or not.
Population

The population decreased by 1.6% in the space of ten years, which represents a loss of 2,809 inhabitants, and Matosinhos currently has 172,669 people living in the municipality.

Localization

The municipality is located in the North Region of the Porto district, limited to the east by Maia and to the south by Porto, to the north by Vila do Conde and to the west is the Atlantic Ocean.
How to get

The county is currently served by metro and buses.
The best way to get from Porto (Trindade Station) to Matosinhos is by subway, the journey takes 27 min and costs €1 €2.
By car the journey is about 16 min (10.2 km) via the A28.
What is it like to live in Matosinhos?
Living in Matosinhos is very good, especially for those who like to live on the beach.
Be prepared for the freezing sea though, but during the height of summer, you will undoubtedly go for a swim, or not.
It is a good option for Brazilians who want to live in the north of the country and enjoy an excellent quality of life. Its proximity and easy access to Porto ends up bringing other benefits, such as increased employment opportunities and leisure options.
Climate
In Matosinhos, the summer is pleasant, dry and the sky is mostly clear; the winters are cold, wet, and partly cloudy. Throughout the year, the temperature generally ranges from 7 °C to 24 °C and is rarely below 2 °C or above 30 °C.

Job market

Matosinhos is home to the Port of Leixões and consequently, there are many opportunities related to port and maritime activity.
UPTEC – Science and Technology Park of the University of Porto, a startup incubator – has a Matosinhos headquarters with the aim of hosting scientific and technological research projects on the impacts of the maritime environment.
Outside this maritime area, the job market in Matosinhos is very focused on the tourism sector, with opportunities in bars and restaurants.
Tip: As most tourists are foreigners, knowing how to speak English is very important to enter the job market.

Health

In health, the municipality has the Pedro Hispano Hospital and 7 Groups of Health Centers that aim to provide a global, integrated and personalized service.
In Portugal, the SNS (National Health Service) has a 24hour hotline called SNS 24, the number is 808 24 24 24 and is available to the entire community.


School Network
The municipality has 9 groups of public schools, divided between kindergartens and basic primary education and 6 of secondary level.
Higher level.
Higher School of Arts and Design.
Higher Institute of Port Accounting and Administration
Higher Institute of Social Service of Porto
Porto Business School
As it is very close to Porto, there is the possibility of studying in the district capital.

Cost of living
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The cost of living in Matosinhos doesn't change that much compared to the cost of living in Porto. Also, because it is a beach region, rents (leases) can be even higher.
Shall we make some estimates?
leisure costs
Living in Matosinhos means being surrounded by things to do. Whether during the week or weekend, the region offers a world of possibilities. So be sure to include a monthly amount for leisure.
Let's look at some examples of values
• Meal, cheap restaurant €6.50
• Meal for 2 people, midrange restaurant, three courses €25
• Gym 30€
• Cinema €7
• Monthly fee for using the pools €26 adult – €13 (child)
But, of course, in Matosinhos you don't have to spend money to have fun, the beach and the park are free.
Supermarket
Supermarket expenses in the Municipality do not differ much from the rest of Portugal, the best way to find out how much you will spend on supermarkets is to enter the website of the largest markets in Portugal, such as Intermarché, Lidl, Pingo doce, Aldi, and Continente and do a simulation of your monthly purchases. But consider at least 100 to 150 euros per person.

transport
Local bus single ticket Bus – €1.60
Andante monthly pass – 30€ depending on the number of zones
Taxi prices in Matosinhos have a base rate of €1.10, and €0.70 per additional km.


Basic accounts
• Energy, water, heating, garbage in a 85m2 apartment –133€
• Internet/tv/telephone combo – €45.00
Rent Lease

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