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Portugal

Dating Score: 79.8/100

#1 App

Tinder

Safety

6.7/10

Avg Date

$70

English

High proficiency

Compiled by Vicky from DateAtlas · dataset 2026-07

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Dating in Portugal: key facts

Dataset v2026.07

As of July 2026, Portugal has a DateAtlas dating score of 79.8/100. Tinder ranks first among tracked apps, the modeled average date costs $70, and English proficiency is high proficiency.

Dating score
79.8/100
Leading app
Tinder
Safety index
6.7/10
Modeled date cost
$70

Cite as: DateAtlas, “Dating in Portugal: key facts,” dataset v2026.07, https://dateatlas.app/dating/portugal/. Values are comparative estimates derived from third-party sources. See the methodology and source notes.

Dating Apps

(10 tracked)

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#1Tinder app logo — trademark of its owner

Tinder

3.8/5 Google Play -- 100M+ downloads

$13.99/mo

Usage

9/10

Safety

8/10
VerifiedVideoLGBTQ+
  • Most popular overall
  • Active in all cities
  • Tourist-friendly
#2Bumble app logo — trademark of its owner

Bumble

3.9/5 Google Play -- 50M+ downloads

$22.99/mo

Usage

8/10

Safety

9/10
VerifiedVideoWomen FirstLGBTQ+
  • Popular in Lisbon
  • Professional crowd
  • Expat friendly
#3Meetic app logo — trademark of its owner

Meetic

3.7/5 Google Play -- 10M+ downloads

$29.99/mo

Usage

7/10

Safety

9/10
VerifiedVideo
  • Serious relationships
  • Popular 30+ age group
  • European leader
#4Badoo app logo — trademark of its owner

Badoo

4/5 Google Play -- 100M+ downloads

$12.99/mo

Usage

7/10

Safety

6/10
VerifiedVideo
  • Widely used in Lisbon/Porto
  • Photo verification standard
  • Strong Brazilian diaspora overlap
#5Happn app logo — trademark of its owner

Happn

3.3/5 Google Play -- 100M+ downloads

$24.99/mo

Usage

6/10

Safety

7/10
Video
  • Location-based matching
  • Urban areas only
  • French company

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Usage and safety scores shown here are DateAtlas’s own editorial estimates based on the criteria in our methodology — relative to the apps we track, not a guarantee of safety and not an official app-store rating. Google Play ratings, where shown, are the third-party store figures attributed to Google Play. App names and logos are trademarks of their respective owners, used for identification and review only; DateAtlas is independent and not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by any app listed.

Safety & LGBTQ+

Safety Index

6.7/10

Source: Numbeo (raw: 66.7), 4 cities surveyed

LGBTQ+ Score

8.6/10

Legal policy index: 10.96/10 (2019) -- Source: owidl-velasco-2020

Gender Balance

More women

48% men
52% women

91 men per 100 women (CIA World Factbook 2024)

Safety and LGBTQ+ scores are DateAtlas’s own editorial estimates based on the criteria in our methodology — not a guarantee of safety and not an official rating. Safety and legal conditions vary by individual and change over time; this is general information, not professional or legal advice. Verify local laws and conditions before you travel or meet anyone.

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Cost of Dating

Dating in Portugal costs 46% less than the US average.

Average Date Cost$70USD
Meal for Two$48.60
Domestic Beer$2.70
Cappuccino$1.92
Cost of Living Index54.6/ 100

Culture & Language

English ProficiencyHigh proficiencyEPI: 612
LanguagesPortuguese (official), Mirandese (official, regional)
Openness to Foreigners7/10
Dating StyleCasual
Gender RolesEgalitarian
Online DatingWidely accepted
Romance Scam RiskReported below averageour estimate

Openness Breakdown

english

9/10

receptivity

8/10

integration

7/10

stigma

8/10

gender Equality

6/10

Trending

Tinder dominates Lisbon and Porto with strong expat usage. Happn is unusually popular thanks to walkable city centers driving high foot-traffic matches.

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