Cost of Living Comparison Between Finland and Portugal 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Portugal are 29.0% lower than in Finland (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Portugal are 18.2% lower than in Finland | |
| Rent Prices in Portugal are 19.4% higher than in Finland | |
| Restaurant Prices in Portugal are 42.1% lower than in Finland | |
| Groceries Prices in Portugal are 30.4% lower than in Finland | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Portugal is 49.3% lower than in Finland | |
Restaurants | Finland Edit |
Portugal Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 14.00 € | 10.00 € | -28.6 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 80.00 € | 40.00 € | -50.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 10.00 € | 8.00 € | -20.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 7.00 € | 2.50 € | -64.3 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 7.00 € | 3.00 € | -57.1 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 4.15 € | 1.76 € | -57.5 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.51 € | 1.57 € | -37.2 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.72 € | 1.11 € | -35.4 % |
Markets | Finland Edit |
Portugal Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 4.01 € | 3.52 € | -12.3 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 2.19 € | 1.25 € | -43.0 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.07 € | 0.62 € | -42.4 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 2.92 € | 2.73 € | -6.3 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 3.49 € | 4.49 € | +28.6 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 5.08 € | 3.11 € | -38.7 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 8.49 € | 5.36 € | -36.9 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.00 € | 0.89 € | -10.9 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.79 € | 0.57 € | -28.0 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.98 € | 0.73 € | -25.9 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.70 € | 1.00 € | -41.1 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.54 € | 0.66 € | +23.0 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.74 € | 0.79 € | +6.9 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.82 € | 1.38 € | -23.9 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 1.61 € | 0.69 € | -56.8 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 12.75 € | 4.99 € | -60.9 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 2.82 € | 1.11 € | -60.7 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 3.31 € | 2.06 € | -37.7 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 10.00 € | 5.30 € | -47.0 % |
Transportation | Finland Edit |
Portugal Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 3.00 € | 1.98 € | -34.2 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 59.00 € | 40.00 € | -32.2 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 7.00 € | 3.50 € | -50.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 2.41 € | 1.29 € | -46.7 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 50.00 € | 15.00 € | -70.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 7.37 € | 6.49 € | -11.9 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 28,550.00 € | 29,776.00 € | +4.3 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 29,672.78 € | 33,783.88 € | +13.9 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Finland Edit |
Portugal Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 119.65 € | 111.91 € | -6.5 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 26.40 € | 19.16 € | -27.4 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 20.96 € | 36.86 € | +75.8 % |
Sports And Leisure | Finland Edit |
Portugal Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 41.01 € | 36.53 € | -10.9 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 24.36 € | 12.63 € | -48.2 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 15.00 € | 7.50 € | -50.0 % |
Childcare | Finland Edit |
Portugal Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 296.08 € | 402.13 € | +35.8 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 8,778.52 € | 9,388.95 € | +7.0 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Finland Edit |
Portugal Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 82.51 € | 73.18 € | -11.3 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 33.68 € | 32.30 € | -4.1 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 81.03 € | 73.45 € | -9.4 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 112.51 € | 83.12 € | -26.1 % |
Rent Per Month | Finland Edit |
Portugal Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 788.58 € | 937.60 € | +18.9 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 642.68 € | 720.30 € | +12.1 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,307.95 € | 1,633.63 € | +24.9 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,016.80 € | 1,191.43 € | +17.2 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Finland Edit |
Portugal Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 486.98 € | 281.10 € | -42.3 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 321.18 € | 189.19 € | -41.1 % |
Salaries And Financing | Finland Edit |
Portugal Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,597.58 € | 1,077.47 € | -58.5 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 3.36 | 4.47 | +33.2 % |
| Last update: | May 2024 | May 2024 | |
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