Cost of Living Comparison Between France and Portugal 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Portugal are 29.5% lower than in France (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Portugal are 19.8% lower than in France | |
| Rent Prices in Portugal are 11.7% higher than in France | |
| Restaurant Prices in Portugal are 34.5% lower than in France | |
| Groceries Prices in Portugal are 37.2% lower than in France | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Portugal is 42.2% lower than in France | |
Restaurants | France Edit |
Portugal Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 15.00 € | 10.00 € | -33.3 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 60.00 € | 40.00 € | -33.3 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 10.00 € | 8.00 € | -20.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 6.00 € | 2.50 € | -58.3 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 5.00 € | 3.00 € | -40.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 3.04 € | 1.77 € | -41.7 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.77 € | 1.57 € | -43.4 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.91 € | 1.11 € | -41.8 % |
Markets | France Edit |
Portugal Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 4.26 € | 3.52 € | -17.4 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.58 € | 1.25 € | -20.6 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.98 € | 0.62 € | -37.1 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 3.79 € | 2.73 € | -28.0 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 7.65 € | 4.50 € | -41.2 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 5.80 € | 3.10 € | -46.5 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 8.55 € | 5.32 € | -37.8 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.25 € | 0.89 € | -28.3 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.92 € | 0.57 € | -37.7 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.34 € | 0.72 € | -46.0 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.55 € | 1.00 € | -35.2 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.92 € | 0.66 € | -27.7 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.93 € | 0.79 € | -15.7 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.35 € | 1.37 € | +1.3 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.70 € | 0.69 € | -2.0 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 7.00 € | 4.99 € | -28.7 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 2.19 € | 1.10 € | -49.7 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 2.69 € | 2.06 € | -23.5 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 11.00 € | 5.30 € | -51.8 % |
Transportation | France Edit |
Portugal Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 1.80 € | 2.00 € | +11.1 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 66.00 € | 40.00 € | -39.4 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 2.80 € | 3.50 € | +25.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 2.93 € | 1.29 € | -56.0 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 28.00 € | 15.00 € | -46.4 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 6.90 € | 6.49 € | -5.9 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 31,060.00 € | 29,763.00 € | -4.2 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 26,931.65 € | 33,758.16 € | +25.3 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | France Edit |
Portugal Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 176.26 € | 111.66 € | -36.7 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 26.46 € | 18.99 € | -28.2 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 29.53 € | 36.69 € | +24.3 % |
Sports And Leisure | France Edit |
Portugal Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 32.97 € | 36.34 € | +10.2 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 15.77 € | 12.41 € | -21.3 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 12.00 € | 7.50 € | -37.5 % |
Childcare | France Edit |
Portugal Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 680.71 € | 403.37 € | -40.7 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 10,301.86 € | 9,379.21 € | -9.0 % |
Clothing And Shoes | France Edit |
Portugal Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 85.31 € | 72.30 € | -15.3 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 37.32 € | 31.51 € | -15.6 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 88.80 € | 72.43 € | -18.4 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 116.44 € | 82.76 € | -28.9 % |
Rent Per Month | France Edit |
Portugal Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 793.19 € | 939.88 € | +18.5 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 586.98 € | 728.98 € | +24.2 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,486.61 € | 1,646.07 € | +10.7 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,170.80 € | 1,194.62 € | +2.0 % |
Buy Apartment Price | France Edit |
Portugal Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 547.65 € | 282.36 € | -48.4 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 417.79 € | 188.23 € | -54.9 % |
Salaries And Financing | France Edit |
Portugal Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,308.75 € | 1,070.16 € | -53.6 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 3.56 | 4.43 | +24.5 % |
| Last update: | April 2024 | April 2024 | |
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