According to a press release from Imovirtual, the average home price can vary by up to seven times across districts. This finding indicates a country with uneven growth, with metropolitan and tourist areas having the highest prices, compared with the interior, where prices are more affordable.

According to Imovirtual, the five most expensive districts to buy a house are concentrated in metropolitan areas, such as Lisbon, which has an average price of €650,000, coastal areas, such as Faro, which has an average price of €530,000, and islands, such as Porto Santo, which has an average price of €480,000.

These prices are due to tourist pressure, concentration of employment, investment and demand in the above-mentioned areas.

In contrast, the country's interior still offers the most affordable options for those looking to buy property. Examples include Castelo Branco, the most economical district, with an average price of €89,000, followed by Guarda (€100,000), Ilha da Graciosa (€110,000), Bragança (€115,000), and Portalegre (€120,000). In inland areas, prices are up to 79 percent below the national average, indicating a more local market with lower demand.

The price discrepancy indicates an ongoing imbalance between the interior and the coast and, according to the statement, underscores that location remains a key factor in determining housing prices nationwide.

For Sylvia Bozzo, Marketing Manager at Imovirtual, “the data shows that location continues to be a determining factor in access to housing.

Large urban areas and territories with strong tourist appeal command higher prices, while inland areas offer more affordable prices.

Nevertheless, it is important to emphasise that, even in the most economical districts, buying a home remains a challenge for many Portuguese people, especially when considering the current economic context and the disposable income of families.”