Viseu vs Queluz
How to read the comparison chart
The grouped bars score each city 0–100 on cost, climate and safety — taller is better. Viseu leads on any axis where its bar is higher, Queluz where its is. The cost bar uses a higher-is-cheaper scale, so Queluz's taller cost bar reflects its lower cost of living, not a higher price.
| Axis | Viseu | Queluz |
|---|---|---|
| Livability | 70 | 69 |
| Cost (higher=cheaper) | 50 | 50 |
| Climate | 100 | 100 |
| Safety | 64 | 62 |
| Summer °C | 21.2 | 22.0 |
| Winter °C | 7.9 | 11.1 |
| Top disaster risk | wildfire | wildfire |
Viseu vs Queluz: the short answer
Viseu comes out ahead on overall livability (70/100), only marginally above Queluz (69/100). The two cities diverge most on natural-disaster exposure. On affordability Queluz is the cheaper base — nearly identical prices on our cost index (Viseu 50 vs Queluz 50, where a higher score means a lower cost of living, normalised from World Bank price levels). For climate, Queluz runs warmer in summer (about 22.0°C peak vs 21.2°C in Viseu), while winter lows sit near 7.9°C in Viseu and 11.1°C in Queluz. On natural-disaster exposure Viseu is the safer choice (safety 64/100); the dominant modelled hazard is wildfire for Viseu and wildfire for Queluz.
Which city should you choose?
- On a tight budget → Queluz — lower everyday costs..
- You want warmth → Queluz — hotter summers.
- Safety is the priority → Viseu — lower disaster risk.
- Best all-rounder → Viseu — highest overall livability.
Data & methodology
Cost scores are normalised from World Bank price-level data. Climate figures (summer highs, winter lows) are drawn from 1991–2020 climate normals. Disaster-safety blends USGS earthquake history (magnitude 4.5+ within 300 km since 1980), tropical-cyclone basin position, flood/elevation exposure and Köppen climate zone. The livability score is the weighted composite of cost, climate and safety. All figures are planning indicators for 2026, not guarantees — verify specifics before relocating.
FAQ
Is Viseu or Queluz better to live in?
Viseu scores higher overall — 70 vs 69 on our 0–100 livability index, which weights cost, climate and safety.
Which is cheaper, Viseu or Queluz?
Queluz has the lower cost of living (cost index 50 vs 50; higher = cheaper, from World Bank price levels).
Which is warmer, Viseu or Queluz?
Queluz — summer highs reach about 22.0°C versus 21.2°C in Viseu.
Which is safer from natural disasters, Viseu or Queluz?
Viseu (disaster-safety 64/100). Main hazard: wildfire in Viseu, wildfire in Queluz.
What is the main natural-disaster risk in Viseu?
wildfire is the dominant modelled hazard for Viseu on our risk index.
How is the Viseu vs Queluz comparison calculated?
Cost comes from World Bank price levels, climate from 1991–2020 normals, and disaster risk from USGS earthquake data, cyclone-basin position and flood exposure; livability is their weighted composite.