subsídio de refeição
Published 8 November 2026, 22:53
subsídio de refeição (meal allowance)
An addition to pay for each day worked. It is free of income tax and contributions as long as it does not exceed the set ceiling: in 2026 that is 6.15 euros a day in cash and 10.46 euros if it is paid on a meal card or in vouchers.
Where you come across it. Discussing pay when you are hired, checking your payslip.
Anything above the ceiling counts as ordinary pay and is subject to tax and contributions; the ceiling for payment by card is exactly 70% higher than for cash.
Official website: diariodarepublica.pt/dr/detalhe/portaria/51-b-2026-1031110274