HLP
Hi everyone,
I recently accepted a job offer in Porto, and my office will be around the Boavista area. I'll be relocating from abroad and I'm trying to understand what to expect before I move.
I have a few questions:
- Which neighborhoods would you recommend if I work in Boavista?
- What's a realistic monthly rent for:
- A studio (T0)
- A 1-bedroom apartment (T1)
- A room in a shared apartment?
- Which websites or apps are best for finding rentals? (Idealista, Imovirtual, Facebook groups, etc.)
- How much should I budget monthly (rent + utilities + groceries + transport)?
- Is it easy to get by with English while I slowly learn Portuguese?
- Are there any neighborhoods I should avoid, or any common rental scams I should watch out for?
- Any general advice for a foreigner moving to Porto for the first time?
I'd also love to hear from anyone who relocated to Porto recently. What do you wish you had known before moving?
Thanks in advance!