Housing
Could you rent a place of your own on Portugal’s minimum wage?
Median advertised long-term rents in the second quarter of 2026 reached €505 a month for a room, €908 for a studio, and €1,128 for a T1 one-bedroom flat. With Portugal's gross minimum wage at €920 a month, a median T1 rent sits €208 above a full month's earnings. Lisbon was the most expensive district for a T1 at €1,354, while Guarda was the cheapest at €456.
Why it matters
If you earn the minimum wage or are looking for long-term rentals in Portugal, median advertised rents for apartments exceed a full month's gross earnings, leaving shared rooms as the primary affordable option.The Portugal NewsRead original ↗
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