Living in Lisbon
Where to live in Lisbon
European metropolis where we feel at home
Lisbon, Capital of Portugal: following the trend of other European capitals, living in
Lisbon is getting more and more expensive. An average rent in Belgium in 2022 rose by 5.4%
and is of the order of 1,154 € [1].
Live in Lisbon
In Lisbon, for a one-bedroom apartment (T1), the rent is around 650 €, on average.
To rent (lease) an apartment with 3 bedrooms, the average price is 1,900 €. To
To get an idea of the situation, the average salary in Portugal is around 1,350 €. The salary
minimum is 760 €. Learn more:
Work in Portugal.
Apartments in the Parish of Avenidas Novas, Lisbon © Google Earth Pro
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Old and traditional neighborhoods of Lisbon - where to live
traditional neighborhoods
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Modern neighborhoods in Lisbon:
modern neighborhoods
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Neighborhoods around Lisbon: living in
Metropolitan Area of Lisbon.
Live in Greater Lisbon
In Lisbon, as we have seen, for a one-bedroom apartment (T1), the rent is around 650 €,
average. This means that the salary must be at least three times this amount (i.e.,
1,950 €), to cover all expenses.
To solve this equation, when you don't have at least two salaries, many
they share apartments, which implies loss of privacy. The other option is to try
find a more affordable address outside the city of Lisbon.
Great Lisbon
To escape the high prices, many choose to live farther from the center or the workplace and choose
around Lisbon or in Greater Lisbon (Lisbon Metropolitan Area), where prices for
rents (leases) tend to be lower than capital prices.
Lisboa is located in the Municipality of Lisbon, District of Lisbon, in the Lisbon Region
(
Area Metropolitana de Lisboa),
and in the former Province of Estremadura.
District of Lisbon
The
District of Lisbon, with
16 municipalities (or councils) and 134 parishes,
has an area of 2,761 km² and a population of 2,870,770 inhabitants (INE, 2021). It is the 16th district in the country in surface area.
and one of the most populous.
Two more municipalities (or councils) - Azambuja and Vila Franca de Xira - located in Ribatejo.
Municipality of Lisbon
The
City of Lisbon, in addition to being the Capital of Portugal and capital of the District of Liboa, is also the capital of the
Municipality of Lisbon.
Neighboring municipalities
Options that have been resorted to the most, living in a municipality neighboring the capital seems to be a
most economical choice. Among these municipalities, the following stand out:
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Cascais
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Odivelas
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Setúbal
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Loures
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Amadora
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Oeiras
Lisbon by Night, Fado and Fun. © Luuh Alves / Illustration
Discover Lisbon
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What to see in Lisbon
There are many and varied
tourist attractions
of this global city, one of the most visited in Europe and which so enchants visitors from all over the world.
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What to do in Lisbon
Some activity suggestions for active holiday lovers. More:
What to do in Lisbon
Gastronomy
In Lisbon, in addition to good restaurants serving international cuisine, visitors will have the opportunity to taste the
delights of Portuguese cuisine and gastronomy. There are restaurants in the city that serve the most appetizing specialties.
of Portuguese Cuisine.
Learn more:
Discover Lisbon's cuisine
Parish of Avenidas Novas, Lisbon © Google Earth Pro
Study in Lisbon
Studying in Lisbon is the right choice to pursue a successful professional career. The University of Lisbon, with more than 25,000
students, is one of the most important in Europe. Learn more:
Lisbon to study.
Working in Lisbon
Lisbon to work (or to do business) is also a wise decision for you or your company. In addition to being the largest market for
Portugal, offers the best opportunities for qualified professionals or companies looking to expand in the Portuguese market and
European. Find out more: Lisbon for work or business
Lisbon and the Tagus River in the background. © / Images of Portugal
Live in Lisbon
In recent years
Lisbon has been attracting more and more people, especially Brazilians, interested
to live in the city. This phenomenon tends to increase the prices of rents and houses for sale.
For many, finding an apartment to rent for 500 € it already becomes difficult. Therefore, the option is
search in the municipalities of
Greater Lisbon, or even beyond this area on the outskirts of the city.
Learn more:
Bairros de Lisboa
Outskirts of Lisbon
Make the most of your stay in Lisbon and discover unmissable places around the Portuguese capital. From Fatima to Oeiras,
passing through Cascais, Caldas da Rainha or Sintra, there are many destinations from which you will keep memories of good times.
Learn more:
Greater Lisbon
[1] Federia, Le Soir, \feb. the 28th, 2023.