Tent-dwelling migrants join protest over Portugal’s housing prices

Thousands of people in Portugal took part in protests against soaring rents and house prices, driven by gentrification and tourism. The average monthly wage in Portugal is around €1,200 ($1,268), making apartments unaffordable for many. Rents in Lisbon have increased by 65% since 2015, while sale prices have risen by 137%. Migrants and precarious workers are particularly vulnerable, with Brazilians, who make up 40% of Portugal’s migrant community, earning around 20% less than Portuguese workers. The housing crisis has led to overcrowding and discrimination in access to housing for migrants.