The value of wages in Portugal varies according to districts, according to a study by the Jobatus portal, which concludes that the "wage gap persists". Lisbon is where you earn the most and it is in Guarda that you earn the least.
"According to the results of a survey in Portugal, the cities where you earn the most are Lisbon (€32,000), Porto (€30,500), Braga (€28,500), Faro (€27,000) and Coimbra (€26,500)", reads a report by Notícias ao Minuto.
On the other hand, salaries are lower in Guarda (€16,500), Castelo Branco (€18,000), Portalegre (€18,500), Beja (€19,000) and Bragança (€20,000).
This study is the result of an online survey of 55,000 users with the aim of finding out where they earn more and less in Portugal, "assuming that the same work is carried out".
The job portal concludes that "there are significant salary differences between cities in Portugal", and "geographical location is one of the main factors that explain these differences, with cities that are more economically developed and with a greater presence of companies in sectors such as technology and finance offering better working conditions and wages".
It is the task of a national government, when you have one, to minimize financial discrepancies by leading economic key projects and technically and financially assisting local municipalities and citizens in implementing initiatives leading to a balanced distribution of wealth within the country. Portugal interior continues to be neglected in favour of places where the tourism took over and it is the only activity often led by foreign companies that in the end predate all other initiatives, local interests and the Portuguese people!
I'm very sad seeing my country dying with a few economic oasis mostly along the Atlantic coast created for the benefit of expats, tourists, refugees, and imported menial labourers!
By Tony Fernandes from Other on 08 May 2023, 14:51
It is not the task of the Government to take care of you...It is the task of the Portuguese people to create opportunity and growth...This mind set is called stinky thinking...Having a "We are Poor" mindset is what keeps you from thriving...It is not a lack of education, because Portugal has an excellent system...It is the lack of will...Blame everyone else but yourself for your troubles...I still hear folks blasting their horns for Benfica winning the Championship...Are footballers not paid enough? Change your thinking...Change your life...
By Sakamoto Saurezz from Lisbon on 29 May 2023, 13:34