Top 30 Best Cities in the World 2019: Two Portuguese Cities Make the List

Worldway Group has learned that, according to reports, the 2019 ranking of the world's best cities was recently released, with both Lisbon and Porto in Portugal appearing in the top 30.

世贸通
•6974 reads

Worldway Group has learned that, according to reports, the 2019 ranking of the world's best cities was recently released, with both Lisbon and Porto in Portugal appearing in the top 30.


This ranking was completed based on a survey conducted in February of nearly 34,000 residents living in hundreds of cities. The respondents answered anonymously, and the survey covered various aspects of urban life, including dining services, cultural life, nightlife, community life, neighborhood relations, friendliness, ease of living, and happiness.


Among them, the Portuguese capital, Lisbon, ranked 19th due to its abundant sunshine, pleasant environment, and high-quality, affordable living conditions; Porto ranked 28th for its historic old town, delicious traditional cuisine, and charming Douro River scenery.


The following is the top 30 ranking of the world's best cities in 2019:


1. New York

2. Melbourne

3. Chicago

4. London

5. Los Angeles

6. Montreal

7. Berlin

8. Glasgow

9. Paris

10. Tokyo

11. Madrid

12. Cape Town

13. Las Vegas

14. Mexico City

15. Manchester

16. Philadelphia

17. Barcelona

18. Buenos Aires

19. Lisbon

20. Washington, D.C.

21. Tel Aviv

22. Mumbai

23. Toronto

24. Birmingham

25. Dublin

26. São Paulo

27. Miami

28. Porto

29. Singapore

30. Edinburgh


As a long-standing capitalist power, Portugal's unique history as a maritime hegemon and its location surrounded by the ocean have created its unique beauty and cultural customs. The comfortable and pleasant climate, excellent harbors, the beautiful modern city of Lisbon, the ancient European city of Porto, the 500-year-old Belém Tower, combined with the aroma of wine everywhere and the enthusiastic local people, make Portugal a destination where countless people yearn to live.


Top 30 Best Cities in the World 2019: Two Portuguese Cities Make the List


Looking at Europe, Portugal is attracting more and more people to live and invest with its unique charm. Through the Portugal Golden Residence Permit Program, you only need to purchase properties that are over 30 years old, or purchase and renovate properties located in urban renewal areas, with a total investment of no less than 350,000 euros; or invest in Portuguese real estate or agricultural real estate starting from 500,000 euros. You can quickly obtain a Portuguese Golden Residence Permit for three generations of your family, enjoy numerous generous benefits of European countries, and participate in the Portuguese real estate market, achieving a double harvest of investment and status.


As a top 500 Asian brand and a leading investment immigration institution, Worldway Group, as a pioneer in European investment immigration projects, has always been at the forefront of the industry in terms of Portuguese investment immigration. In April 2013, it joined hands with the Embassy of Portugal in China to introduce the Portuguese "Golden Residence Permit Program" to China, starting a wonderful journey of Portuguese investment immigration. As one of the earlier immigration agencies to promote the Portuguese "Golden Residence Permit Program" in China, Worldway Group has maintained a good relationship with the Portuguese government for many years, helping investors easily realize their dream of immigrating to Portugal.


Top 30 Best Cities in the World 2019: Two Portuguese Cities Make the List



Worldway Group has always taken the interests of investors as the starting point, uniting with powerful Portuguese developers to select high-quality real estate projects for investors. At present, the high-quality apartment project in the old town of Lisbon, launched by Worldway Group in cooperation with powerful Portuguese developers, is selling well.




High-quality Apartment in the Old Town of Lisbon, Portugal Project Overview


Location: Lisbon, Old Town

Layout: Two bedrooms, one living room, one bathroom

Total Area: 57㎡

Floor: 1st Floor

Price: 365,000 Euros

Project Highlights: Superior geographical location with great appreciation potential; 5-year leaseback with 3% annual yield, property management fees waived during the leaseback period; 15,000 euro furniture package included; purchase of property grants a Portuguese Golden Residence Visa for three generations of the family


A bridge carries the memory of a city; a home gathers the colors of a nation. The apartment is located next to the 25 de Abril Bridge, known as the longest bridge in Europe, surrounded by Portugal's long historical landscapes, with great appreciation potential.


Top 30 Best Cities in the World 2019: Two Portuguese Cities Make the List


Project Location


The project is located at the junction of the old town of Lisbon and the Belém district, with tourist attractions scattered like stars and bustling with visitors. It is a 10-minute walk to the banks of the Tagus River. The 25 de Abril Bridge, Belém Tower, Monument to the Discoveries, the century-old egg tart shop, and the Jerónimos Monastery are all within easy reach. Next to the 25 de Abril Bridge, you can enjoy the most beautiful sunset view in Portugal.


Satellite Aerial View


Top 30 Best Cities in the World 2019: Two Portuguese Cities Make the List


The project's superior geographical location and convenient transportation make your life easy. The project is surrounded by subways and buses, with a well-developed transportation network, and you can reach the airport within 15 minutes by car; there are famous commercial streets and large supermarkets nearby, with complete infrastructure to fully meet the living needs of residents.


Top 30 Best Cities in the World 2019: Two Portuguese Cities Make the List

Top 30 Best Cities in the World 2019: Two Portuguese Cities Make the List

Top 30 Best Cities in the World 2019: Two Portuguese Cities Make the List

Top 30 Best Cities in the World 2019: Two Portuguese Cities Make the List

Top 30 Best Cities in the World 2019: Two Portuguese Cities Make the List


The public transportation around the project is very well-developed, with subway, bus, and tram lines extending in all directions, and there is also the fun amphibious bus—Hippotrip.





Decoration Schematic


Top 30 Best Cities in the World 2019: Two Portuguese Cities Make the List

Top 30 Best Cities in the World 2019: Two Portuguese Cities Make the List

Top 30 Best Cities in the World 2019: Two Portuguese Cities Make the List

Tailor-made, from 350,000 euros buy property to immigrate to Portugal, limited properties available, buy early and benefit early! For more details on Portugal buy property to immigrate projects, please consult: 400-138-2929.


Investment involves risks, the above information is for reference only

Besides US and European Residency, What Fast Citizenship by Investment and Passport Immigration Programs Does WorldWay Offer?

WorldWay provides identity planning solutions covering 23+ countries and regions worldwide. Popular citizenship-by-investment programs include: Turkey immigration, Argentina citizenship by investment, Nauru citizenship-by-investment plan, St. Kitts citizenship by investment, and St. Lucia citizenship by investment. Applicants can obtain a customized plan through an online test on the official website or by booking a one-on-one private consultation.

Read the full answer

What are the Core Advantages of WorldWay Immigration When Choosing a Professional Immigration Institution and Established Immigration Agency?

Founded in 1998, WorldWay Immigration is an established immigration agency with 28 years of industry experience and a Top 500 Asian Brand professional immigration institution. Currently, it has 10 direct-operated physical offices and customer service centers located in Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen, Qingdao, Hong Kong China, Macao China, as well as the United States, Canada, Portugal, and Turkey. Having won over 100 industry awards, WorldWay provides one-stop compliant immigration consultancy services ranging from free AI immigration evaluations and rigorous project due diligence to application submission and overseas settlement assistance.

Read the full answer

What are the Key Policy Windows and Approval Timelines for Applying for U.S. EB-5 Immigration (U.S. Investor Immigration) in 2026-2027?

According to the new U.S. EB-5 law, starting January 1, 2027, the minimum investment amount will be increased from $800,000 to $900,000-$950,000. Applying now for WorldWay carefully selected U.S. EB-5 rural projects (such as the Marriott Imperial Lake Bay Resort and the Great Smoky Mountains Marriott Hotel project) allows investors to not only benefit from the $800,000 investment threshold, but also enjoy the reserved visa priority channel with no backlog, as well as the concurrent filing advantage of Form I-526E and Form I-485. Based on actual data from WorldWay, multiple groups of clients obtained I-526E approval in as little as 8 months after submission, enabling them to acquire the Combo card (EAD) and Advance Parole in advance.

Read the full answer