Cost of Living Comparison Between France and Portugal 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Portugal is 27.7% lower than in France (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Portugal is 19.4% lower than in France | |
| Rent Prices in Portugal are 12.1% higher than in France | |
| Restaurant Prices in Portugal are 30.4% lower than in France | |
| Groceries Prices in Portugal are 35.7% lower than in France | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Portugal is 41.7% lower than in France | |
Restaurants | France Edit |
Portugal Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | €15.00 | €12.00 | -20.0 % |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | €60.00 | €45.00 | -25.0 % |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | €12.00 | €8.00 | -33.3 % |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | €6.00 | €2.50 | -58.3 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | €5.00 | €3.00 | -40.0 % |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | €3.42 | €1.83 | -46.5 % |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | €2.92 | €1.73 | -40.8 % |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | €1.94 | €1.19 | -38.6 % |
Markets | France Edit |
Portugal Edit | |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | €1.18 | €0.95 | -19.1 % |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | €1.65 | €1.27 | -22.9 % |
| White Rice (1 lb) | €1.06 | €0.64 | -39.3 % |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | €3.79 | €2.97 | -21.7 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | €7.83 | €4.66 | -40.4 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | €5.55 | €3.00 | -45.9 % |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | €8.59 | €5.89 | -31.4 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | €1.27 | €0.89 | -29.7 % |
| Bananas (1 lb) | €0.95 | €0.59 | -38.1 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | €1.20 | €0.73 | -39.3 % |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | €1.42 | €0.99 | -30.0 % |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | €0.90 | €0.68 | -24.5 % |
| Onions (1 lb) | €0.97 | €0.78 | -19.8 % |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | €1.37 | €1.36 | -0.6 % |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | €0.70 | €0.70 | -0.0 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | €7.00 | €4.99 | -28.7 % |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | €2.40 | €1.13 | -53.1 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | €2.79 | €2.00 | -28.3 % |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | €12.50 | €5.60 | -55.2 % |
Transportation | France Edit |
Portugal Edit | |
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | €1.90 | €2.00 | +5.3 % |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | €58.00 | €40.00 | -31.0 % |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | €4.50 | €3.50 | -22.2 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | €3.06 | €1.51 | -50.5 % |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | €33.70 | €15.00 | -55.5 % |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | €1.79 | €1.77 | -1.3 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | €30,900.00 | €30,043.00 | -2.8 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | €31,424.47 | €34,002.64 | +8.2 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | France Edit |
Portugal Edit | |
| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | €191.40 | €118.99 | -37.8 % |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | €19.27 | €18.26 | -5.2 % |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | €30.05 | €36.47 | +21.4 % |
Sports And Leisure | France Edit |
Portugal Edit | |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | €32.49 | €37.95 | +16.8 % |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | €18.69 | €14.20 | -24.0 % |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | €12.00 | €8.00 | -33.3 % |
Childcare | France Edit |
Portugal Edit | |
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | €750.72 | €447.39 | -40.4 % |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | €10,784.51 | €10,296.75 | -4.5 % |
Clothing And Shoes | France Edit |
Portugal Edit | |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | €89.25 | €78.84 | -11.7 % |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | €40.47 | €35.79 | -11.6 % |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | €92.66 | €80.12 | -13.5 % |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | €121.72 | €91.15 | -25.1 % |
Rent Per Month | France Edit |
Portugal Edit | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | €770.98 | €919.71 | +19.3 % |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | €607.09 | €723.24 | +19.1 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | €1,400.08 | €1,540.18 | +10.0 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | €1,090.78 | €1,152.73 | +5.7 % |
Buy Apartment Price | France Edit |
Portugal Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | €459.67 | €319.54 | -30.5 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | €305.19 | €227.12 | -25.6 % |
Salaries And Financing | France Edit |
Portugal Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | €2,453.92 | €1,152.67 | -53.0 % |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 3.76 | 4.12 | +9.4 % |
| Last update: | 19 May 2026 | 18 May 2026 | |
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