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Portugal
Italy
🇮🇹Median living costs and average scores across each country's covered cities (1-bedroom apartment, USD).
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Country at a Glance
| Metric | Portugal | Italy | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cities covered | 7 | 9 | — |
| Median monthly cost (1-bed, USD) | $1,523 | $1,561 | Portugal (cheaper) |
| Cheapest city | Braga ($1,308) | Naples ($1,411) | — |
| Best rated city | Funchal (Madeira) (QoL 82) | Florence (QoL 82) | — |
| Best value city | Braga | Palermo | — |
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Average scores across each country's cities (0–100, higher is better)
| Score | Portugal | Italy | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of living | 54.1 | 47.8 | Portugal |
| Safety | 78.3 | 68.6 | Portugal |
| Quality of life | 79.4 | 78 | Portugal |
| Internet | 85 | 80.4 | Portugal |
| Healthcare | 76.7 | 78.3 | Italy |
| Climate | 69.7 | 71 | Italy |