Costs in Coimbra are a little less expensive than in Lisbon and the Algarve. It's a three-hour train ride from Lisbon. Buses take 2 hours, but are a bit more expensive. Use common sense in looking after yourself and your things. Portuguese is spoken, but many people in the service industry know English or other Western European languages.
Most students also speak some English.
Coimbra is a university town filled with friendly students and a rocking nightlife. All rights reserved.