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Q - How many Erasmus Students live in Lisbon?
A - 2900 Erasmus Students (Data from 2013).
Q- How much costs a regular meal?
A - A regular meal in a restaurant costs 6€.
Q - Where can you have a meal for 6€ in Lisbon downtown?
A - How much costs a meal in Universidade de Lisboa Students Restaurants?
Q - It costs 2,40€.
A - How much costs a meal in Universidade de Lisboa Students Restaurants?
Q - It costs 2,40€.
A - You can have a meal for 6€ in Chiado Shoping Center, Rua do Carmo, 5 minutes walking from Baixa/Chiado Subway Station and 10 minutes walking from BicaHouse..
Q - What is the cost of a meal in a good street door restaurant?
A - It depends. In Chiado, Bica, Cais do Sodre and Bairro Alto neighborhoods, all at a walking distance from the BicaHouse (Casa Bica), you can pay for a meal in a fancy street door restaurant 10 to 15 euros.
Q - What most portuguese people eat for breakfast?
A - A "pastel de nata" and an expresso coffe. It costs only 1,25€. Or a glass of milk and coffe with a "pastel de nata". It costs only 1,50€.
Q - What is the favorite snack of the portuguese?
A - It is a fish cake called "pastel de bacalhau". Each fish cake costs only 0,90€. Or a ham sandwich. It costs only 1,20€.
Q - What is the cheapest and closest store to buy groceries?
A - It is the store "Mini Preço". It is located at Calçada do Combro, on the top of Elevador da Bica, 3 minutes walking from BicaHouse (Casa da Bica). There is a larger store "Pingo Doce" located at the Cais do Sodre Train Station, 10 minutes walking from BicaHouse (Casa da Bica). Open 7 days a week from 9:00 a.m. until 9 p.m.
Q - What most portuguese people eat for breakfast?
A - A "pastel de nata" and an expresso coffe. It costs only 1,25€. Or a glass of milk and coffe with a "pastel de nata". It costs only 1,50€.
Q - What is the favorite snack of the portuguese?
A - It is a fish cake called "pastel de bacalhau". Each fish cake costs only 0,90€. Or a ham sandwich. It costs only 1,20€.
Q - What is the cheapest and closest store to buy groceries?
A - It is the store "Mini Preço". It is located at Calçada do Combro, on the top of Elevador da Bica, 3 minutes walking from BicaHouse (Casa da Bica). There is a larger store "Pingo Doce" located at the Cais do Sodre Train Station, 10 minutes walking from BicaHouse (Casa da Bica). Open 7 days a week from 9:00 a.m. until 9 p.m.
Q - What is the cost of a single subway ticket?
A - It is 1,40€
Q - What is the Lisbon Subway schedule?
A - Subway works from 6:30 am to 1:00 am of the following day.
Q - What is the Lisbon Subway schedule?
A - Subway works from 6:30 am to 1:00 am of the following day.
Q - What is the cost of monthly subway pass?
A - It costs 29€. Monthly passes are sold al all post offices.
Q - How much time to reach the Lisbon beaches (Oeiras, Carcavelos, Estoril and Cascais)?
A - Between 20 to 30 minutes by train.
Q - Where do you get the train to Lisbon beaches?
A - At Cais do Sodre railway and subway station, only 10 minutes walking from the BicaHouse.
Q - Which are the best beaches?
A - The closest beach (20 minutes by train) is Carcavelos. It is a paradise surfing. You can get a train to the west at the Station Cais Sodré, direction Cascais, and get at one of the stops; Carcavelos, Estoril or Cascais). Or you can go by bus (from Praça de Espanha) to Costa da Caparica in the South, where the less crowded beaches are.
Q - Which are the best beaches?
A - The closest beach (20 minutes by train) is Carcavelos. It is a paradise surfing. You can get a train to the west at the Station Cais Sodré, direction Cascais, and get at one of the stops; Carcavelos, Estoril or Cascais). Or you can go by bus (from Praça de Espanha) to Costa da Caparica in the South, where the less crowded beaches are.
Q - Are there rooms for rent in Lisbon that costs less than 300€ monthly?
A - Yes, but usually, do not have new furniture, do not have all utilities included in the price, are located in not renovated buldings, do not have outside windows, are not sunny or are located in isolated neighborhoods far from downtown.
Q - How much do you need to live in Lisbon while staying in BicaHouse?
A - If you have lunch in a university/college restaurant/cantina and make your own meals at BicaHouse, you can live in Lisbon with a 700€ monthly budget, rent of the room included.
Q - Which are the best priced supermarkets in Lisbon?
A - The best priced supermarket near BicaHouse are: Mini Preço (2 minutes walking on the top of Elevador da Bica) and Pingo Doce (a larger supermarket located inside the Cais Sodre Railway Station, 10 minutes walking from BicaHouse). Other best priced options: LIDL and Continente
Q - Which are the best priced supermarkets in Lisbon?
A - The best priced supermarket near BicaHouse are: Mini Preço (2 minutes walking on the top of Elevador da Bica) and Pingo Doce (a larger supermarket located inside the Cais Sodre Railway Station, 10 minutes walking from BicaHouse). Other best priced options: LIDL and Continente
Q - How much cost a lunch in a University/college restaurant?
A - It costs 2,80€.
Q - How much costs an expresso cofee?
A - It depends where do you take the expresso cofee. In most cofee shops and bakeries located in Bica, Chiado, Bairro Alto and Cais do Sodre, all at a walking distance from the BicaHouse, an expresso coffe (portuguese call it "bica") costs 0.60€.
Q - Is it safe to drink tap water?
A - Yes, it is. Lisbon tap water is safe and has a good flavor.
Q - How much is the cost of 1 liter of mineral water?
A - it costs 0,30€ a bottle. 5 litters costs you only 1€.
Q - How much is the cost of one kilo of bread?
A - It costs 1,70€.
Q - How much is the cost of a glass of beer (imperial)?
A- It costs 0,80€
Q - How much costs a "tosta mista" (toast with butter and ham)?
A - It costs 1,30€
Q - How much costs a BigMac menu?
A - It costs 4,25€
Q - Is it safe to drink tap water?
A - Yes, it is. Lisbon tap water is safe and has a good flavor.
Q - How much is the cost of 1 liter of mineral water?
A - it costs 0,30€ a bottle. 5 litters costs you only 1€.
Q - How much is the cost of one kilo of bread?
A - It costs 1,70€.
Q - How much is the cost of a glass of beer (imperial)?
A- It costs 0,80€
Q - How much costs a "tosta mista" (toast with butter and ham)?
A - It costs 1,30€
Q - How much costs a BigMac menu?
A - It costs 4,25€
Q - What museums deserve a visit?
A - Museu dos Coches, Museu da Arte Antiga and Museu da Moda e do Design
Q - Which are the 2 historical buildings you shoud not miss?
A - Torre de Belém and Mosteiro dos Jerónimos in Belém. If you enjoy walking, get the river side in Cais do Sodre Railway/Subway Station and walk for 50 minutes, always close to the river. If you do not enjoy walking, take a train. It takes only 15 minutes to reach Belém Station.
Q - Where to eat a fantastic portuguese meal with friends in Bica neighborhood?
A - The best restaurant in Bica is TomaLaDaCa, 1 minute walking from BicaHouse. A meal costs 10€ to 15 €.
Q - Where is the closest free medical center available from BicaHouse (Casa da Bica)?
A - It is the Centro de Saúde de São Nicolau, located at Rua de São Nicolau, 13, 3rd floor. Telephone number: 218843000. Daily schedule: from 8:00 a.m. until 8 p.m., from monday until friday. It is located in Baixa, 15 minutes walking from BicaHouse (Casa da Bica). Contacts Health System: Lisbon Hospitals.
Q - How to get a Residence Permition?
A - Go to the Junta de Freguesia de São Paulo, ask for a Residence Permit. Request a form. Fill the form and obtain two signatures to confirm you live at BicaHouse (Casa da Bica). Deliver the form at the Junta de Freguesia de São Paulo. In 3 days, you get the Residence Permit. Junta de Freguesia de São Paulo is located at the bottom of Elevador da Bica, 200 metters from BicaHouse. (Junta de Freguesia de São Paulo - Rua Cordoeiros-Bica 50,1º 1200-128 LISBOA).
Q - Where is the post office closer to the BicaHouse?
A - There is a post office located at Largo Camões, 3 minutes walking from BicaHouse.
Q - Where is the agency bank closer to the BicaHouse?
A - There is a bank - Caixa Geral de Depósitos - at the top of Elevador da Bica, Calçada do Combro, 2 minutes walking from BicaHouse.
Q - Should you open a bank account?
A - It depends. If you come from a country that uses the euro you won`t find any problem. If you come from outside the euro zone you can convert your currency at the airport or at any bank. As a student you can open a bank account for free in most banks. Withdrawing money might make you pay a high fee when using your home country bank card, especially if it is not from the Euro zone. You can withdraw 200€ per day on every ATM machine.
Q - Can you pay most bills in an ATM machine?
A - Yes, you can pay gas, electricity, water, internet in an ATM machine. However in order to be able to do this you will need a Portuguese bank account. Mobile phones are also topped up using the ATM. There are ATM machines everywhere. But you are limited to withdraw until 200 euros per day.
Q - How to travell by bus outside Lisbon?
A - Take Metro Blue Line to Jardim Zoológico Subway Station. take a bus at the Bus Terminal Station. To Porto: 20€; to Coimbra: 14,50€; to Algarve: 19,50€. More contacts here.
Q - How to use the portuguese cell phone system?
A - Take a look here
6 steps to get a nice start in Lisbon
2. University
3. Mobile phone
4. Transports
5. Accommodation
6. Opening a bank account
Q - Which are the 2 historical buildings you shoud not miss?
A - Torre de Belém and Mosteiro dos Jerónimos in Belém. If you enjoy walking, get the river side in Cais do Sodre Railway/Subway Station and walk for 50 minutes, always close to the river. If you do not enjoy walking, take a train. It takes only 15 minutes to reach Belém Station.
Q - Where to eat a fantastic portuguese meal with friends in Bica neighborhood?
A - The best restaurant in Bica is TomaLaDaCa, 1 minute walking from BicaHouse. A meal costs 10€ to 15 €.
Q - Where is the closest free medical center available from BicaHouse (Casa da Bica)?
A - It is the Centro de Saúde de São Nicolau, located at Rua de São Nicolau, 13, 3rd floor. Telephone number: 218843000. Daily schedule: from 8:00 a.m. until 8 p.m., from monday until friday. It is located in Baixa, 15 minutes walking from BicaHouse (Casa da Bica). Contacts Health System: Lisbon Hospitals.
Q - How to get a Residence Permition?
A - Go to the Junta de Freguesia de São Paulo, ask for a Residence Permit. Request a form. Fill the form and obtain two signatures to confirm you live at BicaHouse (Casa da Bica). Deliver the form at the Junta de Freguesia de São Paulo. In 3 days, you get the Residence Permit. Junta de Freguesia de São Paulo is located at the bottom of Elevador da Bica, 200 metters from BicaHouse. (Junta de Freguesia de São Paulo - Rua Cordoeiros-Bica 50,1º 1200-128 LISBOA).
Q - Where is the post office closer to the BicaHouse?
A - There is a post office located at Largo Camões, 3 minutes walking from BicaHouse.
Q - Where is the agency bank closer to the BicaHouse?
A - There is a bank - Caixa Geral de Depósitos - at the top of Elevador da Bica, Calçada do Combro, 2 minutes walking from BicaHouse.
Q - Should you open a bank account?
A - It depends. If you come from a country that uses the euro you won`t find any problem. If you come from outside the euro zone you can convert your currency at the airport or at any bank. As a student you can open a bank account for free in most banks. Withdrawing money might make you pay a high fee when using your home country bank card, especially if it is not from the Euro zone. You can withdraw 200€ per day on every ATM machine.
Q - Can you pay most bills in an ATM machine?
A - Yes, you can pay gas, electricity, water, internet in an ATM machine. However in order to be able to do this you will need a Portuguese bank account. Mobile phones are also topped up using the ATM. There are ATM machines everywhere. But you are limited to withdraw until 200 euros per day.
Q - How to travell by bus outside Lisbon?
A - Take Metro Blue Line to Jardim Zoológico Subway Station. take a bus at the Bus Terminal Station. To Porto: 20€; to Coimbra: 14,50€; to Algarve: 19,50€. More contacts here.
Q - How to use the portuguese cell phone system?
A - Take a look here
6 steps to get a nice start in Lisbon
1. Temporary home
If you haven’t got a place to stay in your first days, Hostels in the city center are always an easy and cheap option and where you can meet lots of people straight away. Check these websites: Old Town Hostel, Central Hostel, Lisbon 4 u.
2. University
If you have received the welcome kit at our office we advise you to go to your university so you can be informed on what to do relate to your course. Each university has their own system when it comes to foreigner students so we can not assure you what you ‘ll need to do.
3. Mobile phone
Inside the welcome kit you will find a SIM card from Moche which free calls and SMS to all networks, Internet and free data for communication apps (Whatsapp, viber, skype, facebook messenger, snapchat). The SIM card is compatible with all European mobile phones (mobile must be unlocked). More news about this soon!
4. Transports
With this kit you'll get a map of public transports as well as the document to do the monthly travel card, Lisboa Viva card.
What is Lisboa Viva card? It’s a personal, monthly rechargeable card. You can use it as many times as you wish paying exactly the same price, for example: if you want to use bus, underground and trains inside the Lisbon urban area you’ll pay 35€. If you’ll study in Lisbon and you’ll use the public transport system more than once a day this card is worth it for you!
For more information about Lisboa Viva card or 7 colinas, the differences between them, rates, how to recharge, where to buy them, visit our website's Transports area where you’ll find useful information.
5. Accommodation
Normally students take one week to find an apartment depending on the time of your arrival.
Where to look for an apartment:
• At our websites:
http://www.casabica.blogspot.pt
http://www.lisbonbicahouse.blogspot.pt
Look for areas:
• In the city center (otherwise you’ll spend more money and time in transports)
• With subway or bus stations nearby
• Near your university
• The most wanted neighborhoods for international students and young professionals: Bica, Bairro Alto and Santa Catarina.
• In the city center (otherwise you’ll spend more money and time in transports)
• With subway or bus stations nearby
• Near your university
• The most wanted neighborhoods for international students and young professionals: Bica, Bairro Alto and Santa Catarina.
Areas you should avoid:
• Intendente
• Martim Moniz
• Anjos
• Intendente
• Martim Moniz
• Anjos
.Arroios
.Avenida Almirante Reis
Important questions:
• Does the room have a window?
• Are the costs with electricity, water, gas and internet included in the price?
• Does the apartment have: o Wireless internet? o Kitchen? o Common area? o Cleaning service?
• Does the owner live there as well?
• If somebody of my family or friends wants to visit me, can they stay in my room for a few days? Do I have to pay any extra fee?
• Does the room have a window?
• Are the costs with electricity, water, gas and internet included in the price?
• Does the apartment have: o Wireless internet? o Kitchen? o Common area? o Cleaning service?
• Does the owner live there as well?
• If somebody of my family or friends wants to visit me, can they stay in my room for a few days? Do I have to pay any extra fee?
Be careful when landlords ask you to leave a deposit or pay in advance without visiting the place (pictures can be very tricky). Never give more than half a rent (in this case, if you don´t like the house you have 15 days paid and during this days you can look for another apartment).
After finding an apartment:
• You’ll have to leave a deposit as a guarantee, normally 1 month of rent. In case you decide to leave the apartment the landlord will have 1 month to find someone else to replace you. In this way you don´t need to pay your last month of stay.
• You’ll have to leave a deposit (around 100€) as a guarantee, that is returned in the end of your stay if everything goes alright.
• You’ll have to leave a deposit as a guarantee, normally 1 month of rent. In case you decide to leave the apartment the landlord will have 1 month to find someone else to replace you. In this way you don´t need to pay your last month of stay.
• You’ll have to leave a deposit (around 100€) as a guarantee, that is returned in the end of your stay if everything goes alright.
If you need to buy furniture or other things to your place the best and cheapest shops are:
• IKEA
• Feira da Ladra (flea market) – every Tuesdays and Saturdays (address: Campo de Santa Clara)
• IKEA
• Feira da Ladra (flea market) – every Tuesdays and Saturdays (address: Campo de Santa Clara)
6. Opening a bank account
The main advantages of opening a Portuguese bank account are: no withdrawal fees (most of the international cards have it), the possibility to withdraw more than 200€/day and the option of recharging your mobile and your monthly pass (Lisboa Viva Card) in every ATM machine (services unavailable with international cards)
To open a bank account, you need to go to a bank with your passport and a proof that you study in Portugal. The next step is to ask for the portuguese fiscal number (the bank can do that for you). After the approval, you’ll can get a debit card and in most of the cases there are no account fees.
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