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I think people tend to picture the typical professional in SF as a computer engineer of some kind. However this kind of highly skilled professional aren't the majority. As a rule of thumb if you don't have a marketable education life sucks big time in the US, and this statement is particularly true in SF.
Computer engineers concentrate in Silicon Valley, most of them hardly visit the city of San Francisco.
Cost of living should be a factor in this poll in my opinion. Lisbon blows San Francisco out of the water regarding cost of living for those that can provide their own source of income.
When I visited Lisbon, the first thing I thought was, wow, it looks so much like SF!
But as you mentioned, the cost of living in SF is just truly ridiculous. I would choose Lisbon for that and for the nightlife. I would love to return someday.
I have not been to Lisbon but have heard great things about it. SF is nice by American standards but I found it to be quite costly with some very seedy neighbourhoods such as the Tenderloin. The weather isn't so great either because of the cold summers. I had to wear a sweater there during the day most of the time. I will give the edge to Lisbon despite having not been there because from what I know, it seems to have a lot more going for it.
SF tends to be quite cold all the time. The chilly winds there can be very uncomfortable.
Lisbon (Portugal) versus San Francisco (United States)
- Location
- Weather
- Culture
- Architecture
- Food
- Night scene
- Infrastructure
Which one would you pick?
Since I have never set foot in Lisbon Portugal I am compelled to vote for San Francisco California. And judging by the photos of the two metropolitan area I will say that San Francisco is a more hectic City. Lisbon is more laid-back which is the type of city i would rather live in , as opposed to San Francisco a dye in the wool rat race city.
Lisbon (Portugal) versus San Francisco (United States)
- Location
- Weather
- Culture
- Architecture
- Food
- Night scene
- Infrastructure
Which one would you pick?
Since I have never set foot in Lisbon Portugal I am compelled to vote for San Francisco California. And judging by the photos of the two metropolitan area I will say that San Francisco is a more hectic City. Lisbon is more laid-back which is the type of city i would rather live in , as opposed to San Francisco a dye in the wool rat race city.
When I visited Lisbon, the first thing I thought was, wow, it looks so much like SF!
But as you mentioned, the cost of living in SF is just truly ridiculous. I would choose Lisbon for that and for the nightlife. I would love to return someday.
They both have trams, hills, similar bridges and mild weather although Lisbon is a bit warmer, SF can be cold especially if you get a gust of wind.
These are two of my very favorite cities and at first glance they are somewhat similar.
My choices:
SF: Location, Food (because of the variety; Portuguese food is delicious though)
Lisbon: Weather (warmer);, Culture; Architecture; Night scene; Infrastructure (I find Lisbon easier to get around in)
- Location - Lisbon by a long way. Located in the most interesting continent on earth but also close to one of my favourite places Morocco! Cheap flights to the rest of Europe and Africa and just that much closer to more places in Asia.
- Weather - I'll go with S.F on this. I can bear summer heat but I prefer the year round temperate climate of S.F.
- Culture - Lisbon and not even close. I love Portugal and Portuguese culture.
- Architecture - Lisbon - not even close. Lisbon has some of the most colourful and interesting architecture around. Love the colourful tile work. Also love the Moorish influence. There are extensive blocks of old mid-rise architecture that you simply don't typically have in N.A.
- Food - Lisbon. S.F has better fine dining but I love the cheap eats everywhere you go in Lisbon I'd love some bacalhau - right now! Pasteis De Nata and coffee in the morning is divine!
- Night scene - Lisbon. Its in Europe so already at a huge advantage in this category - but the nightlife in Lisbon is alive and on oozing onto the streets in ways S.F or typical N.A cities could only dream of.
- Infrastructure - Overall i'd probably go with S.F on this one. Lisbon has a decent Subway system but it also has a smaller airport and the general condition of the city isn't on par with S.F.
Which one would you pick? To work - S.F.. Let's face it better opportunities but to live Lisbon. Its in my top 5 cities in the world to live if I could!
They both have trams, hills, similar bridges and mild weather although Lisbon is a bit warmer, SF can be cold especially if you get a gust of wind.
I think SF can get VERY cold. When I was in Lisbon it was cloudy but it did feel a little warmer.
Another positive is that now I know how to speak Portuguese, I would love to live in Lisbon, I thought it was a beautiful city.
I need to build an online business so that I can move. I have a friend who lives in different countries, he works online. I'm jealous of that lifestyle.
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