Lisbon
Lisbon is a city in Portugal. The unemployment rate is 6.16 % (from World Bank Data). Some metrics are not yet available at city level and show country or region estimates. Data from official sources, last checked 2026-06-13.
Official sources · Fresh · Last checked 2026-06-13
Work & income
Work & labour market
| Metric | Value | Trend | Source | Observed | Confidence | |
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| Unemployment rate | 6.16 % Down (-5.2% YoY) Country estimate | Down (-5.2% YoY) | World Bank Data Official | AFresh | ||
| Lisbon has Unemployment rate at 6.16 percent, observed on 2025-01-01 from World Bank Data. | ||||||
For labour-market indicators, lower unemployment is usually easier to interpret as a stronger local job market; occupation-specific salary rows should be compared within the same occupation.
Cost & housing
Cost & income
| Metric | Value | Source | Observed | Confidence | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| groceries_monthly_eur | 269 EUR/month Country average (Eurostat prc_ppp_ind groceries & household services PLI, EU27=100 baseline converted to EUR via HICP) | Eurostat — Comparative price levels and HICP (prc_ppp_ind, prc_hicp_midx) Official | AFresh | ||
| Lisbon has groceries_monthly_eur at 269 EUR/month, observed on 2024-12-31 from Eurostat — Comparative price levels and HICP (prc_ppp_ind, prc_hicp_midx). | |||||
| utilities_monthly_eur | 76 EUR/month Country average (Eurostat nrg_pc_204 electricity band 1D + nrg_pc_202 gas band D2, weighted by national consumption mix and heating-degree-day share) | Eurostat — Household energy prices (nrg_pc_204 electricity, nrg_pc_202 gas) Official | AFresh | ||
| Lisbon has utilities_monthly_eur at 76 EUR/month, observed on 2024-12-31 from Eurostat — Household energy prices (nrg_pc_204 electricity, nrg_pc_202 gas). | |||||
| net_income_eur_month | 1,545 EUR/month Country average (single, 100% average wage; DE primary from BMF Lohnsteuer, other countries from OECD Taxing Wages) | OECD — Taxing Wages (DF_TAXINGWAGES) tax wedge and net income details.sourceType.intergovernmental | BFresh | ||
| Lisbon has net_income_eur_month at 1,545 EUR/month, observed on 2024-12-31 from OECD — Taxing Wages (DF_TAXINGWAGES) tax wedge and net income. | |||||
| net_income_couple_eur_month | 1,836 EUR/month Country average (married one earner, 100% average wage; DE primary from BMF Lohnsteuer Steuerklasse III, other countries from OECD Taxing Wages) | OECD — Taxing Wages (DF_TAXINGWAGES) tax wedge and net income details.sourceType.intergovernmental | BFresh | ||
| Lisbon has net_income_couple_eur_month at 1,836 EUR/month, observed on 2024-12-31 from OECD — Taxing Wages (DF_TAXINGWAGES) tax wedge and net income. | |||||
| net_income_family_eur_month | 2,118 EUR/month Country average (married one earner with two children, 100% average wage; DE primary from BMF Lohnsteuer Steuerklasse III with Kindergeld considered, other countries from OECD Taxing Wages) | OECD — Taxing Wages (DF_TAXINGWAGES) tax wedge and net income details.sourceType.intergovernmental | BFresh | ||
| Lisbon has net_income_family_eur_month at 2,118 EUR/month, observed on 2024-12-31 from OECD — Taxing Wages (DF_TAXINGWAGES) tax wedge and net income. | |||||
Housing
| Metric | Value | Source | Observed | Confidence | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median monthly city rent | 1,200 EUR/month City marketplace/community context | Numbeo Community | DAging | ||
| Lisbon has Median monthly city rent at 1,200 EUR/month, observed on 2025-05-15 from Numbeo. | |||||
Remote work and nomad infrastructure
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Expat and international community
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Immigration and registration services
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| Immigration office | Official service link pending import | — |
Economic profile
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Quality of life & safety
Connectivity
| Metric | Value | Source | Observed | Confidence | |
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| Nearest scheduled airport IATA | LIS code City centroid to nearest scheduled-service airport | OurAirports — airports.csv details.sourceType.open_data | AFresh | ||
| Lisbon has Nearest scheduled airport IATA at LIS code, observed on 2026-06-13 from OurAirports — airports.csv. | |||||
| Nearest scheduled airport distance | 7.2 km Great-circle distance; driving time not implied | OurAirports — airports.csv details.sourceType.open_data | AFresh | ||
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cheaper than 94% of cities in Portugal (rank 17 of 270); 83% below the median |
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| Lisbon has Nearest scheduled airport distance at 7.2 km, observed on 2026-06-13 from OurAirports — airports.csv. | |||||
| Nearest airport direct destinations | 103 count Direct destinations from LIS | OpenFlights — routes.dat details.sourceType.open_data | AFresh | ||
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better than 62% of cities in Portugal (rank 91 of 145); 69% above the median |
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| Lisbon has Nearest airport direct destinations at 103 count, observed on 2026-06-13 from OpenFlights — routes.dat. | |||||
Data coverage
What is measured at city level for Lisbon, and what is currently inherited or still being collected.
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How much is rent in Lisbon?
Rent varies by district and apartment size. Check the Cost & housing table on this page for the latest sourced figure with observation date.
What salary can I expect in Lisbon?
Salaries depend on sector and experience. The median net salary shown in the tables is from official statistics. Tech and professional roles typically pay above the median.
Is Lisbon safe?
Safety indicators are in the Quality of life table where available. Community-sourced crime indices are labelled grade D. Use official local police statistics for decisions.
What data is city-level vs estimated?
4 metrics are measured at city level. 6 are country or region estimates shown as fallback. See the Data coverage section for details.
When was Lisbon’s data last updated?
Most recent check: 2026-06-13. Each metric also carries its own observation date in the table. The data coverage section shows the next scheduled refresh.
Where do Lisbon figures come from?
From official statistical and government bodies and recognized international organizations. Each visible value links to its source where available.
Is this immigration or tax advice?
No. It is informational reference data. Confirm important figures against the linked official source before acting.
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