Cost of Living Comparison Between Finland and Portugal 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Portugal is 30.8% lower than in Finland (without rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Portugal is 20.3% lower than in Finland | |
| Rent Prices in Portugal are 20.3% higher than in Finland | |
| Restaurant Prices in Portugal are 42.9% lower than in Finland | |
| Groceries Prices in Portugal are 31.9% lower than in Finland | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Portugal is 50.1% lower than in Finland | |
Restaurants | Finland Edit |
Portugal Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 14.50 € | 10.00 € | -31.0 % |
| 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) | 8.00 € | 3.00 € | -62.5 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 4.17 € | 1.82 € | -56.4 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.59 € | 1.62 € | -37.2 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.75 € | 1.16 € | -34.0 % |
Markets | Finland Edit |
Portugal Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 4.17 € | 3.53 € | -15.2 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 2.18 € | 1.23 € | -43.4 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.12 € | 0.63 € | -44.0 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 2.91 € | 2.75 € | -5.6 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 3.52 € | 4.57 € | +29.9 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 5.47 € | 3.12 € | -43.0 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 8.80 € | 5.43 € | -38.4 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.05 € | 0.91 € | -13.4 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.80 € | 0.57 € | -28.0 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.01 € | 0.72 € | -28.2 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.73 € | 1.00 € | -42.0 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.56 € | 0.66 € | +19.3 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.75 € | 0.79 € | +5.0 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.91 € | 1.36 € | -28.8 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 1.68 € | 0.69 € | -59.2 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 13.00 € | 4.50 € | -65.4 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 2.90 € | 1.13 € | -61.1 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 3.24 € | 2.13 € | -34.4 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 10.00 € | 5.50 € | -45.0 % |
Transportation | Finland Edit |
Portugal Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 3.00 € | 1.95 € | -35.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 60.00 € | 40.00 € | -33.3 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 7.00 € | 3.50 € | -50.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 2.25 € | 1.29 € | -42.9 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 54.00 € | 15.45 € | -71.4 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 7.28 € | 6.41 € | -12.0 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 29,250.00 € | 29,900.00 € | +2.2 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 30,250.94 € | 33,995.37 € | +12.4 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Finland Edit |
Portugal Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 126.06 € | 115.92 € | -8.0 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 26.28 € | 19.05 € | -27.5 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 21.11 € | 38.05 € | +80.3 % |
Sports And Leisure | Finland Edit |
Portugal Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 42.00 € | 37.02 € | -11.9 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 23.13 € | 12.07 € | -47.8 % |
| 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 | 299.16 € | 431.78 € | +44.3 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 8,778.52 € | 9,907.69 € | +12.9 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Finland Edit |
Portugal Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 84.98 € | 76.85 € | -9.6 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 34.28 € | 34.03 € | -0.7 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 85.18 € | 76.47 € | -10.2 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 114.50 € | 86.35 € | -24.6 % |
Rent Per Month | Finland Edit |
Portugal Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 793.66 € | 955.47 € | +20.4 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 648.59 € | 734.05 € | +13.2 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,360.86 € | 1,698.73 € | +24.8 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,036.56 € | 1,229.16 € | +18.6 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Finland Edit |
Portugal Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 500.31 € | 319.53 € | -36.1 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 312.82 € | 213.83 € | -31.6 % |
Salaries And Financing | Finland Edit |
Portugal Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,610.22 € | 1,037.84 € | -60.2 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 3.61 | 4.87 | +34.9 % |
| Last update: | September 2024 | September 2024 | |
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