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Benfica

City in Lisbon, Portugal

Overview

Benfica, situated in the northwestern part of Lisbon, is a lively and diverse district that skillfully blends historic charm with modern comforts. With its lush parks, busy local markets, and close-knit community atmosphere, Benfica offers an authentic Lisbon experience away from the main tourist crowds.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Portugal
District
Lisbon
Population
38,523
Time Zone
Europe/Lisbon
Coordinates
38.75°, -9.20°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
77
Female Safety
78
LGBTQ+ Safety
80
Traffic Safety
85
Food Safety
93
Monthly Cost · estimate
$2,145
Local Cost
$1,390
Local Income
$1,100
Cashless
80
English
70
Temperature
16.0°C
Summer Avg
19.9°C
Winter Avg
11.8°C
Record High
36.3°C
Record Low
0.0°C
Humidity
80%
Precipitation
574 mm
Internet Speed
341 Mbps
Upload
149 Mbps
Latency
5 ms
City Vibrancy
155
Coworking
1
Cafes
69
Nightlife
7
Parks
78
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
LIS
Distance
7 km

Data sources

Source-backed data

Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 266 tests. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.

Estimates and unverified origins

Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 88/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.

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