{"id":46854,"date":"2026-06-24T15:11:21","date_gmt":"2026-06-24T15:11:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lxiscare.pt\/en\/?p=46854"},"modified":"2026-08-10T16:29:08","modified_gmt":"2026-08-10T16:29:08","slug":"home-care-costs-in-lisbon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lxiscare.pt\/en\/home-care-costs-in-lisbon\/","title":{"rendered":"How Much Does Home Care Cost in Lisbon? A Clear Guide for Foreign Residents"},"content":{"rendered":"

By Sandra Ferreira, Clinical Director at Lxiscare.<\/em><\/p>\n

“My husband can’t really manage alone at home anymore. How much would it cost to get him some help, here in Portugal?”<\/em><\/p>\n

This is one of the questions we hear most often from the foreign community living here in Portugal \u2014 whether you’re arranging support for yourself, or for a partner or parent who chose to grow older in this country.<\/p>\n

In most cases, the question comes up after a fall, a hospital discharge, a worsening health condition, or simply when you start to notice that your loved one \u2014 or you yourself \u2014 can no longer manage certain daily tasks alone.<\/p>\n

Naturally, cost is one of the first concerns. And when you’re settling into a new country, it isn’t always easy to know what’s a fair price, what’s actually included, or who to trust.<\/p>\n

The answer, though, isn’t as simple as a fixed hourly rate or a flat monthly fee. The cost of a home care service<\/a> depends on the specific needs of the person being cared for, the number of hours of support required, and the type of care involved.<\/p>\n

In this article, we explain the factors that influence the price \u2014 and how to choose the right solution, wherever you are in your own journey here in Portugal.<\/p>\n

What’s actually included in a home care service?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Many people assume home care is limited to personal hygiene or companionship. In reality, the service can cover much more than that<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Depending on the person’s needs, it can include:<\/p>\n