Rent affordability · Lisbon
Can I afford €1,700/month rent in Lisbon?
€1,700/month puts you in the top 47% of renters in Lisbon by rent amount — €50 above the city median (€1,650).
Salary you need to afford this
Based on gross annual salary. The 30% rule (manageable threshold) is the most widely used benchmark — it means €1,700/month consumes exactly 30% of your monthly income.
How this compares in Lisbon
€950
Budget rent
P10
€1,650
Typical rent
median
€2,900
High-end rent
P90
People in Lisbon typically spend 32–62% of their gross income on rent. The median renter spends 46%.
Data confidence: low · INE Portugal + Confidencial Imobiliário rental index 2024 — income data limited · 2024
Frequently asked questions
Can I afford €1,700/month rent in Lisbon?
Whether you can afford €1,700/month in Lisbon depends on your salary. At the standard 30% rule, you need at least €68,000/year gross. At a stricter 25% threshold, you need €81,600/year. Note: €1,700/month puts you in the top half of the Lisbon rental market — 53% of renters pay less.
What salary do I need to afford €1,700 rent in Lisbon?
To afford €1,700/month without spending more than 30% of gross income on rent, you need at least €68,000/year. For a more comfortable 25% target, the threshold rises to €81,600/year. At 35% — considered financially stretched — the minimum falls to €58,286/year.
Is €1,700/month rent expensive in Lisbon?
€1,700/month is €50 above the city median. 53% of renters in Lisbon pay less than this amount. Rent across Lisbon ranges from roughly €950 (cheapest 10%) to €2,900 (top 10%).
Other rent amounts in Lisbon