Cost of Living Comparison Between France and Portugal 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Portugal is 30.0% lower than in France (without rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Portugal is 20.4% lower than in France | |
| Rent Prices in Portugal are 15.0% higher than in France | |
| Restaurant Prices in Portugal are 34.1% lower than in France | |
| Groceries Prices in Portugal are 36.9% lower than in France | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Portugal is 48.6% 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) | 3.09 € | 1.83 € | -40.8 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.80 € | 1.61 € | -42.5 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.95 € | 1.14 € | -41.5 % |
Markets | France Edit |
Portugal Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 4.33 € | 3.52 € | -18.7 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.62 € | 1.24 € | -23.5 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.00 € | 0.62 € | -37.9 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 3.80 € | 2.73 € | -28.0 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 7.84 € | 4.59 € | -41.5 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 5.80 € | 3.12 € | -46.2 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 8.62 € | 5.44 € | -36.9 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.26 € | 0.91 € | -28.3 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.93 € | 0.57 € | -38.7 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.33 € | 0.73 € | -45.2 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.52 € | 1.00 € | -33.9 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.92 € | 0.67 € | -28.0 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.94 € | 0.79 € | -15.6 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.36 € | 1.37 € | +1.4 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.70 € | 0.69 € | -1.9 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 7.00 € | 4.95 € | -29.4 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 2.18 € | 1.13 € | -48.4 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 2.77 € | 2.06 € | -25.4 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 11.00 € | 5.50 € | -50.0 % |
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) | 3.00 € | 3.50 € | +16.7 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 2.93 € | 1.29 € | -56.0 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 27.00 € | 15.90 € | -41.1 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 6.84 € | 6.44 € | -5.9 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 32,395.00 € | 29,790.00 € | -8.0 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 27,265.84 € | 33,930.87 € | +24.4 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | France Edit |
Portugal Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 181.04 € | 116.01 € | -35.9 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 25.33 € | 19.26 € | -23.9 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 29.51 € | 38.02 € | +28.8 % |
Sports And Leisure | France Edit |
Portugal Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 32.92 € | 37.17 € | +12.9 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 15.84 € | 12.91 € | -18.5 % |
| 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 | 687.98 € | 427.19 € | -37.9 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 10,367.38 € | 9,845.30 € | -5.0 % |
Clothing And Shoes | France Edit |
Portugal Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 87.89 € | 76.43 € | -13.0 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 37.28 € | 34.11 € | -8.5 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 90.73 € | 75.71 € | -16.6 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 117.78 € | 86.02 € | -27.0 % |
Rent Per Month | France Edit |
Portugal Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 773.51 € | 963.92 € | +24.6 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 599.91 € | 732.83 € | +22.2 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,456.48 € | 1,673.38 € | +14.9 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,155.93 € | 1,215.17 € | +5.1 % |
Buy Apartment Price | France Edit |
Portugal Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 545.88 € | 313.51 € | -42.6 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 370.78 € | 207.75 € | -44.0 % |
Salaries And Financing | France Edit |
Portugal Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,649.61 € | 1,084.16 € | -59.1 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 3.20 | 4.58 | +43.2 % |
| Last update: | July 2024 | July 2024 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 1553 | 1401 |
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