Cost of Living Comparison Between France and Portugal 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Portugal is 28.6% lower than in France (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Portugal is 20.0% lower than in France | |
| Rent Prices in Portugal are 12.0% higher than in France | |
| Restaurant Prices in Portugal are 30.5% lower than in France | |
| Groceries Prices in Portugal are 36.3% lower than in France | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Portugal is 44.2% lower than in France | |
Restaurants | France Edit |
Portugal Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 15.00 € | 11.00 € | -26.7 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 60.00 € | 45.00 € | -25.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 11.00 € | 8.00 € | -27.3 % |
| 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) | 3.19 € | 1.88 € | -41.3 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.81 € | 1.73 € | -38.6 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.94 € | 1.21 € | -37.7 % |
Markets | France Edit |
Portugal Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 4.34 € | 3.55 € | -18.2 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.62 € | 1.25 € | -22.5 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.03 € | 0.64 € | -37.7 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 3.77 € | 2.68 € | -28.9 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 7.96 € | 4.68 € | -41.2 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 5.51 € | 3.03 € | -45.0 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 8.43 € | 5.68 € | -32.7 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.25 € | 0.88 € | -29.7 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.93 € | 0.58 € | -38.0 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.24 € | 0.73 € | -41.2 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.44 € | 0.99 € | -31.3 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.93 € | 0.67 € | -28.4 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.98 € | 0.79 € | -19.0 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.38 € | 1.37 € | -0.5 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.69 € | 0.68 € | -0.3 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 7.00 € | 4.99 € | -28.7 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 2.23 € | 1.11 € | -50.1 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 2.75 € | 2.18 € | -20.6 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 12.00 € | 5.50 € | -54.2 % |
Transportation | France Edit |
Portugal Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 1.90 € | 2.00 € | +5.3 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 62.00 € | 40.00 € | -35.5 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 4.80 € | 3.50 € | -27.1 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 3.22 € | 1.58 € | -51.0 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 32.70 € | 15.00 € | -54.1 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 6.78 € | 6.45 € | -4.9 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 32,395.00 € | 30,000.00 € | -7.4 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 31,786.46 € | 34,056.48 € | +7.1 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | France Edit |
Portugal Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 185.31 € | 114.93 € | -38.0 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 22.57 € | 18.78 € | -16.8 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 30.07 € | 37.38 € | +24.3 % |
Sports And Leisure | France Edit |
Portugal Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 32.70 € | 38.26 € | +17.0 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 16.24 € | 14.47 € | -10.9 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 12.00 € | 7.60 € | -36.7 % |
Childcare | France Edit |
Portugal Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 703.11 € | 439.75 € | -37.5 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 10,186.40 € | 10,649.52 € | +4.5 % |
Clothing And Shoes | France Edit |
Portugal Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 90.51 € | 79.69 € | -12.0 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 38.49 € | 33.65 € | -12.6 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 91.17 € | 77.41 € | -15.1 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 121.93 € | 92.66 € | -24.0 % |
Rent Per Month | France Edit |
Portugal Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 771.77 € | 930.97 € | +20.6 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 608.75 € | 735.62 € | +20.8 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,436.21 € | 1,589.55 € | +10.7 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,137.40 € | 1,170.55 € | +2.9 % |
Buy Apartment Price | France Edit |
Portugal Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 529.58 € | 345.00 € | -34.9 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 360.36 € | 247.00 € | -31.5 % |
Salaries And Financing | France Edit |
Portugal Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,359.00 € | 1,052.50 € | -55.4 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 3.66 | 4.81 | +31.4 % |
| Last update: | May 2025 | May 2025 | |
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