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Which municipalities have the highest purchasing power?
Only 31 out of Portugal’s 308 municipalities exceed the national average in purchasing power. The top three are Lisbon, Porto, and Oeiras, highlighting the economic strength of these metropolitan areas.
Portuguese Economy on the Rise
The European Commission now expects Portugal’s economy to grow by 1.9% in 2025 and 2.2% in 2026, driven by strong domestic demand, rising household income, growing employment, and a construction-led investment recovery.
Portugal named top country in Europe for working in finance
More than one in three (37 %) now sees finance as the most promising career path, up from 30 % in 2024 and 24 % in 2023. The rise in demand has made finance one of the most competitive sectors, with 188 applications per graduate finance role this year. Experts at BrokerChooser analysed job postings on Indeed and highlighted that Portugal stands out thanks to its flexible remote-work opportunities, low cost of living, and a significant remote salary premium, despite a relatively modest median salary of €27,762.
Holiday rentals see revenues continue to grow
According to data from LovelyStay, that manages properties in Lisbon, Porto, and Madeira, gross bookings between June and September reached over €23.1 million, an 8% increase year over year. Occupancy rates were above 85% in September and averaged 81% in October. For the final quarter of the year, the company expects to exceed €11 million in gross bookings.
The Most Affordable Places to Buy Property in Lisbon and Porto
In the 12 months ending June 2025, the median price of homes sold in Lisbon was €4,525/m² (up 7.7 %), while in Porto it was €3,060/m² (up 2.3 %). The most affordable parish in Lisbon was Santa Clara at €3,450/m², and in Porto the parish of Campanhã offered the lowest cost at €2,819/m².
Rental Prices Increase in Key Portuguese Cities
In October 2025, rental prices rose by 5.7% year-on-year in Portugal. Major cities saw higher levels, with Lisbon at €22.8/m², Porto at €18.3/m², and Faro at €15.8/m². Overall, rental demand continues to drive price growth across the country.