Portugal

The top dating apps in Portugal based on our data are: 1. Tinder (usage score: 9/10), 2. Bumble (usage score: 8/10), 3. Meetic (usage score: 7/10). Tinder leads with the highest usage score among 10 apps we track.

The average date cost in Portugal is approximately $70 USD, which is 46% less than the US average ($130). This includes a meal for two ($48.60) plus drinks and transport.

Portugal has a safety score of 6.7/10 (Good), based on Numbeo crime index data (safety index: 66.7). As with any country, exercise standard precautions: meet in public places, tell someone where you're going, and trust your instincts.

Yes, Tinder has a usage score of 9/10 in Portugal with 100M+ downloads globally. Most popular overall

None of the major dating apps in Portugal strictly require a local SIM card. You can use your international number to sign up for all tracked apps. However, a local SIM may improve your experience with location-based features.

Portugal has high proficiency English proficiency (EF EPI score: 612). Most people you match with will speak conversational English.

Portugal has an LGBTQ+ score of 8.6/10 (policy index: 10.96). The country is generally welcoming to LGBTQ+ individuals with protective legislation.

Portugal has an openness-to-foreigners score of 7/10. Tinder dominates Lisbon and Porto with strong expat usage. Happn is unusually popular thanks to walkable city centers driving high foot-traffic matches. The top age group for dating app users is 25-35.