Housing
Portugal is the OECD country where it is hardest to buy a house
The OECD housing affordability index for Portugal reached 166.7 points in 2025, the highest level since 1995, up from 115.7 points in 2024. This increase reflects a market where housing price growth has significantly outpaced wage growth.
Why it matters
If you are looking to buy a home, these figures confirm that market conditions in Portugal have become increasingly difficult, with housing costs rising much faster than incomes.Correio da ManhãRead original ↗
