Latest news and stories about cost of living in daily life in Lisboa, Portugal for expats and residents.
PSD leader Luís Montenegro announced that a new 20-euro monthly public transport pass will be implemented in the Lisbon and Porto metropolitan areas beginning in September.
Government demand incentives for first-time homebuyers are clashing with supply shortages and demographic shifts, drawing criticism from the IMF and Bank of Portugal over potential impacts on housing prices.
A BPI Vida e Pensões study reveals that while 63.3% of Portuguese citizens save for short-term emergencies, only 22.1% prioritize retirement planning, highlighting a significant gap in long-term financial security amid rising life expectancy.
An analytical look at the financial pressures of childcare costs in the UK, prompting a family to weigh the trade-offs of a significant salary reduction in exchange for a better work-life balance in Portugal.
Portugal has launched the 'Volta' deposit return scheme, adding a 10-cent surcharge to plastic bottles and cans to boost recycling rates to 90% by 2029, though early public feedback highlights concerns over system efficiency and accessibility.
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After Lisbon and Porto urban lines were opened to the possibility of sub‑concession, the mayor of Cascais has proposed that Cascais — together with Oeiras and Lisbon — take over management of the Cascais suburban line and make train journeys within the municipality free for residents, workers and students. The proposal reframes the sub‑concession debate as an opportunity for local control but raises practical questions about funding the revenue shortfall, coordinating services across municipalities, the legal and contractual steps required, and the potential impacts on ridership, local traffic and equity.
Following the interest rate hikes decreed by the ECB, the PCP has announced a protest for September 17th calling for wage increases and price controls. Additionally, a fire at Café Nicola in Lisbon has been extinguished.
Drivers were protesting this Monday against the rise in fuel prices.
Lauryn Hill is the most anticipated name on this Saturday's lineup at the Meo Kalorama festival. BLITZ walked around the venue and, beyond gauging musical expectations, heard complaints from Portuguese fans about food prices at Parque da Bela Vista… and British praise for the food prices at Parque da Bela Vista.
Average rents in the capital increased by about 10%, now hovering around 550 euros, while in Porto they are around 450 euros.
The expansion of the Green Rail Pass (PFV) to CP urban services in Lisbon and Porto will come into operation in the third week of September, also covering the Fertagus line, the Government announced today.
The expansion of the Green Railway Pass to urban services in Lisbon and Porto will begin in the third week of September, the Ministry of Infrastructure informs in a statement. The pass allows travel on CP trains for just 20 euros per month and will be extended to the Fertagus line, says the note sent by the office.
Along with the many good things that the modernisation of Lisbon and the country brings, there are also problems that make life a kind of purgatory for many. Between heaven and hell.
The Green Rail Pass (PFV) will be extended to urban train lines covered by the Navegante and Andante passes in the Lisbon and Porto metropolitan areas, allowing those who only use the train to purchase this ticket exclusively.
Portugal ranks as the eighth best destination globally for expatriates, despite significant challenges regarding bureaucratic inefficiency and a difficult labour market.
Portugal has 2.6 million elderly people. About 100,000 live in institutions, mostly in the Lisbon area. 90% of residents pay up to two thousand euros per month.
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As temperatures rise in Lisbon, residents are turning to 'cooling decor'—a design approach focused on thermal perception—to keep their homes comfortable. By prioritising natural materials like rattan and linen, optimising airflow, and decluttering heavy winter textiles using smart storage solutions, homeowners can create a lighter, more breathable living space. The article also offers practical tips for transforming balconies into refreshing summer oases.
The government's discount on fuel prices through tax reductions will be 7.4 cents per litre for diesel and 5.7 cents per litre for petrol, it was announced today.
Prices charged by the Lisbon Municipal Mobility and Parking Company (EMEL) will rise for the first time in 15 years, by between five and 10 cents depending on the zone, according to a proposal to be presented at the next city council meeting.
Prices charged by the Lisbon Municipal Mobility and Parking Company (EMEL) will rise for the first time in 15 years, by between five and 10 cents depending on the zone, according to a proposal to be presented at the next city council meeting. According to the proposal accessed by Lusa, the price update is based on...
Parking fees in limited-duration zones will increase by between 5 and 10 cents. The proposal follows the 2024-2025 inflation reference and has guaranteed approval in the city council.
Prices charged by the Lisbon Municipal Mobility and Parking Company (EMEL) will increase by between five and 10 cents, depending on the zone, according to a proposal to be discussed at the next city council meeting. This is the first price hike in 15 years, based on a 4.82% inflation adjustment. The proposal, supported by Deputy Mayor Gonçalo Reis, aims to ensure the company's financial sustainability and cover rising operational costs, including salaries and investments in cycling infrastructure and the Gira bike-sharing network. The increases will affect all parking zones, with hourly rates rising across the board. The proposal is expected to pass, as the administration led by Carlos Moedas holds an absolute majority.
Prices will rise for the first time in 15 years.
Parking in green zones will cost 85 cents per hour and in yellow zones 1.25 euros. In the most expensive zones, it will cost 2.1 euros/hour. Changes in mobility patterns and costs justify the increase.
The end of the ceasefire between the US and Iran will make your fuel tank burn with the return of inflation. Also, the EU's reprimand for poor recycling, the fate of cars in Lisbon, and the thirst caused by negligence in Almada.
The measure will allow for an estimated saving of between seven and 10 euros per month for a household, equivalent to 84 to 120 euros per year, and will make Cascais the municipality with the second cheapest water in the Lisbon Metropolitan Area.
The executive director of the International Olive Council told Lusa that global olive oil production is recovering, as is consumption, but it depends on the weather, and stressed that the price is the responsibility of market participants.
