If you considering to relocate to Portugal, the average and minimum wage in Lisbon can give a good idea about the country’s economy. Even if Portugal still has the position of the poorest country in Western Europe, its attractiveness has grown recently. Let’s learn why Lisbon is attracting more visitors and immigrants below.

Lisbon is the capital of Portugal and in the recent years, one of the most attractive cities in Europe. Its pleasant climate and good infrastructure are behind the reasons attracting foreigners to visit and move to Portugal.

Let’s analyze the minimum and average wages in the Portuguese capital, and compare with the purchase power residents of Portugal have in Lisbon.

Minimum Salary in Lisbon, Portugal

The official minimum salary in Lisbon, Portugal is of 705 euros per month as of 2024. That is the same minimum salary as in the rest of Portugal, with the exception of Azores and Madeira. In this islands, part of Portugal, the official minimum wage is slightly higher than the rest o the country. Source: Portugal Government.

The official minimum salary in Portugal is the lowest in Western Europe. In fact it is even lower than some countries in Central Europe, such as Slovenia.

Average Salary in Lisbon

Average wages in Lisbon are considerably higher than the official minimum salary. The average salary in Lisbon is around 1050 euros, which is the highest in Portugal.

The average wages in Portugal are still rather low figures for Western European standards. However, the quality of life in Portugal still manages to attract many new residents to the country. Many of them come from Brazil, France, Former Portuguese colonies in Africa and Eastern Europe.

Here are some average wages per profession in Lisbon, Portugal (net) per month:

Lisbon, Portugal Economic Outlook

The economy of Portugal is heavily based in the tertiary sector. In Lisbon, the situation is not different, with most jobs available in the services industry.

If you are considering moving to Portugal, you may find a number of opportunities in tourism related industries. Since Portugal has been experiencing a constant growth in the number of tourists, travel companies are expanding. Among these, you can find good opportunities in hotels, restaurants and guided tours services.

Portugal is also a good hub for costumer support services. As Portuguese speakers are often fluent in many European languages (mostly Romance ones), many multinational companies have support offices in Lisbon.

It is important to remember that real estate prices have been experiencing a sharp increase during the past years in Lisbon. For that reason, you may also want to consider other cities in Portugal, depending on the main purpose of your visit.

If you are visiting Lisbon soon you might want to check some of our guides. Click here to see where to stay in Lisbon and the best places to stay in Porto.

Interesting Resources for Working and Living Abroad

Are you really considering to work and live abroad, temporarily or permanently? Below are some resources that might be useful for you around the web:

World Nomads: this company provides travel insurance in most countries around the world, and it might be a good option if you going for a long travel.

Jetradar: search for flights and compare prices with Jetradar.

Booking.com: Booking.com is the best choice for finding accommodation for your next trip, with a wide variety of choices for all types of travelers.

You may also want to check our website guides:

Train Travel Guide: in our railway travel guide, you will learn how to choose and ride the most scenic train routes around the world, always in the most comfortable way with optimal prices to enhance your travel experience.

Dating Guide: this dating guide will help you not only to find love but to understand the social customs of each country. It will also help you to avoid dating scams around the internet and find people really interested in honest relationships.

Work Abroad Guide: Learn how to find a job and employment requirements in different countries. From the initial job search, to bargaining salaries, this guide will help you to find job in most countries around the world.  It also covers about remote work and TEFL jobs.

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Expats have a lot of criteria when it comes to picking the country they like to move into. Some look for countries where they can relax and go to places rarely found in their homeland. Others look for countries which they can retire to for good after working so hard. A few select countries far away from their homeland to start a fresh. Regardless of these criteria, there are a select few countries which attract a lot of expats.

On June 28, Portugal’s Foreigners and Borders Service (SEF) released the 2018 Immigration, Frontiers and Asylum Report (RIFA) as part of its 43rd anniversary. The report reveals that the number of expats living in Portugal has increased for the third straight year.

Which Countries has the Most Number of Expats in Portugal?

According to Eduardo Cabrita, the minister for Internal Affairs, the new arrivals are welcome in Portugal. Some of these new arrivals are students, workers, investors and researchers. With their presence, they can assist Portugal’s growth and development.

He also explained the data highlights that there is an increase in expats coming from Brazil and Cape Verde. These two nations have Portuguese backgrounds, which makes it easy for them to adjust to the country. He also cited that expats from the United Kingdom, France, Italy, Nepal, Bangladesh, India and Venezuela have also increased. The increase has led to the growth in the agriculture, specialized tourism and construction.

Out of all the expats entering the country, Italy has reported a high percentage increase. Currently, 18,862 Italians are living in the country. The report also listed that French expats have increased to 19,771 people. It recorded a 29.1% increase since 2017. It is believed that this number has increased due to the tax regime present in the country.

Brazilians also remain as the largest foreign community in Portugal with 105,423 expats. Most of them moved to the country for economic reasons. Cape Verde (34,663), Romania (30,908), Ukraine (29,218), United Kingdom (26,445), China (25,357), France (19,771), Italy (18,862), Angola (18,382) and Guinea-Bissau (16,186) follows in the list.

The report also listed that more than two-thirds of these expats or 68.9% are in Lisbon (213,065), Faro (77,489) and Setubal (40,209).

The report also cited the number of requests for Portuguese nationality, asylum and foreigners prevented from coming into Portugal.

How to Get to Portugal?

Visiting Portugal is very easy as direct flights are available from North America, Europe and Asia. European countries can also travel to the country via EuroRail or by cruise ship. Major cruise liners also have routes stopping at Portugal’s major ports.

If you plan to visit Portugal, you can check out sites like Visit Portugal to get ideas for your trip. If you want to live in Portugal, we have some articles here in the site which could help. These articles include why it is best to visit Lisbon, where to stay in Lisbon and Porto, the cost of living in Lisbon and Porto and the average salary in Lisbon. We also have a guide on how you can retire in Portugal.

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