Salary guide · PT
Teacher salary in Lisbon: can you afford rent?
A Teacher in Lisbon typically earns €14,000–€25,000/year, with a median around €19,000/year. Median 1-bedroom rent is €1,650/month.
Affordability verdict
At a typical Teacher salary of €19,000/year, spending on median Lisbon rent (€1,650/mo) would take up 104% of gross income. That exceeds the 30% guideline significantly — housing would be a risky burden.
Teacher salary range in Lisbon
€14,000
Entry level
lower quartile
€19,000
Typical
median estimate
€25,000
Experienced
upper quartile
School teachers educate students from primary through secondary level, working in public and private institutions. Figures are gross annual salary estimates for Lisbon.
How much rent can a Teacher 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 Teacher earn in Lisbon?
A Teacher in Lisbon typically earns between €14,000 and €25,000/year, with a median around €19,000/year. Salaries vary by experience, employer, and sector.
Can a Teacher afford to live in Lisbon?
At a typical Teacher salary of €19,000/year, median Lisbon rent (€1,650/month) takes up 104% 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 Teacher afford in Lisbon?
On a median Teacher salary of €19,000/year, the recommended 30% rent budget is €475/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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