Salary guide · PT
Graphic Designer salary in Lisbon: can you afford rent?
A Graphic Designer in Lisbon typically earns €13,000–€28,000/year, with a median around €18,000/year. Median 1-bedroom rent is €1,650/month.
Affordability verdict
At a typical Graphic Designer salary of €18,000/year, spending on median Lisbon rent (€1,650/mo) would take up 110% of gross income. That exceeds the 30% guideline significantly — housing would be a risky burden.
Graphic Designer salary range in Lisbon
€13,000
Entry level
lower quartile
€18,000
Typical
median estimate
€28,000
Experienced
upper quartile
Graphic designers create visual content for brands, media, and digital products. Figures are gross annual salary estimates for Lisbon.
How much rent can a Graphic Designer afford?
Rent landscape in Lisbon
€950
Budget
cheapest 10%
€1,650
Median
most common
€2,900
Premium
top 10%
1-bedroom equivalent. INE Portugal + Confidencial Imobiliário rental index 2024 — income data limited · 2024
Frequently asked questions
What does a Graphic Designer earn in Lisbon?
A Graphic Designer in Lisbon typically earns between €13,000 and €28,000/year, with a median around €18,000/year. Salaries vary by experience, employer, and sector.
Can a Graphic Designer afford to live in Lisbon?
At a typical Graphic Designer salary of €18,000/year, median Lisbon rent (€1,650/month) takes up 110% of gross income — significantly above the 30% guideline, making housing a financial stretch. Budget options in Lisbon start around €950/month.
How much rent can a Graphic Designer afford in Lisbon?
On a median Graphic Designer salary of €18,000/year, the recommended 30% rent budget is €450/month. Compared to Lisbon's median rent of €1,650/month, this means some budget trade-offs will be necessary — look at areas below the city median.
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