Portugal

Having a house in Lisbon and Porto no longer fits in a single salary. How much do you have to earn to have a roof?

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Briefings

Portugal recorded its highest housing price increase in the EU in the second quarter, rising 16.5% annually. A single worker in Lisbon earning the median salary must pay 54% of their net income to rent a T1 apartment, highlighting severe affordability challenges in major cities.

Key points

• Portugal's housing prices increased by 16.5% annually in the second quarter of 2026, marking the highest rise in the EU for that period.
• A single worker in Lisbon earning the median salary must pay 54% of their net income to rent a T1 apartment.

Context

This finding indicates significant pressure on the housing market in Portugal's two largest cities, where median earners face substantial costs relative to their income.

Limitations

Data covers only the second quarter of 2026; Eurostat figures are unverified and may not reflect all market dynamics.

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