Renting a one-bedroom flat in Portugal costs 200 euros more than the minimum wage
Renting a one-bedroom flat costs a median 1,128 euros a month, 123% more than a room at 505 euros, according to property portal idealista, with the highest prices in Lisbon, Faro and Madeira.
In Portugal, the cost of renting a one-bedroom flat has surpassed the minimum wage, according to a recent report by idealista. As of the second quarter of 2026, the median monthly rent for a T1 is 1,128 euros, which is 123% higher than the median monthly rent for a room, which stands at 505 euros. The disparity is most pronounced in Lisbon, where a T1 costs 1,354 euros per month on average, compared to 505 euros for a room.
The situation is particularly dire in the capital city, with a T1 in Lisbon costing a median of 1,409 euros per month. The same trend can be observed in other district capitals, such as Funchal, Porto, and Faro. In stark contrast, the cheapest T1s can be found in the districts of Guarda, Castelo Branco, and Bragança, with median rents of 456, 527, and 529 euros per month, respectively.
Room rentals also reveal significant price differences. Madeira is the most expensive region for room rentals, with a median price of 565 euros per month, even higher than Lisbon's district room rental cost of 551 euros per month. The cheapest options for room rentals can be found in the districts of Guarda, Beja, and Castelo Branco, with median rents of 205, 205, and 246 euros per month, respectively.
Studios are even more expensive than rooms, with a median price of 908 euros per month, which is 80% higher than a room and 20% cheaper than a T1. The widest gap between room and studio rental prices can be found in Bragança, both at the district level (131%) and in the city itself (128%).
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