Moving to Lisbon? These apps make daily life easier—from navigation to finding roommates. And with Dogpay, many payments inside these apps can become simpler, cheaper, and more transparent.
Top Apps for Expats in Lisbon
Here are ten apps that many expats in Lisbon find super useful:
- Lisboa Move-Me – Local transport info: buses, metro, disruptions, route planning.
- Meetup – Join interest groups, social events, meet new people.
- Reverso – Translation app that considers context (formal vs informal Portuguese).
- Nearify – Event discovery based on your location: concerts, exhibitions, theater etc.
- Imovirtual – Property-search app; for finding apartments to rent or houses to buy.
- MYGON – Suggests activities & places you might enjoy around town; helpful when exploring.
- GPSMYCity – Guides & walking tours; helpful for exploring Lisbon neighborhoods.
- Other common apps (from expat feedback): Bolt or Uber for rides, WhatsApp for messaging, Moovit / transit-apps to navigate public transport, food delivery apps like Glovo.
How Dogpay Helps with These Apps & Daily App Payments
Here’s how Dogpay can make your life smoother when using those apps:
- Transparent Currency Conversions If you pay in foreign currency or with a foreign card (for example for property booking via Imovirtual, event tickets via Nearify), Dogpay lets you see the actual conversion cost & fees beforehand, so you’re not surprised.
- Reduced Hidden Fees Rides (Bolt/Uber), subscription or ticket payments in apps often have hidden bank or intermediary charges. Using Dogpay to handle cross-border or foreign-currency parts can reduce those fees.
- Faster Payments & Less Delays When an app requires you to pay in advance (rent deposit, tickets, memberships), traditional cross-border payment methods can be slow. Dogpay helps speed up the process.
- Clear Receipts & Record Keeping Many of these apps will require proof of payment (for lease agreements, membership, refunds etc.). Dogpay keeps digital transaction records which you can export, making proof easier.
- Budgeting & Multi-Currency Management If you have income / bank accounts in more than one currency, Dogpay helps you track and manage payments across currencies, helping you avoid loss due to bad exchange rates.
