Cost of Living
"We can't live like this anymore": thousands protest against the cost of living and housing
Thousands of protesters took to the streets in several Portuguese cities this Saturday, 2026-10-10, to express discontent with current living costs and housing affordability. Organized by the "Não dá mais para viver assim" platform and supported by over 30 unions and associations, the demonstrations targeted government housing and economic policies, demanding urgent measures to alleviate financial pressure on households.
Why it mattersWhile this is a demonstration rather than a legislative change, it reflects widespread public pressure on the government to address the housing and cost-of-living crises that directly impact your household budget in Portugal.
