Cost of Living Comparison Between France and Portugal 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Portugal are 29.4% lower than in France (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Portugal are 19.6% lower than in France | |
| Rent Prices in Portugal are 12.5% higher than in France | |
| Restaurant Prices in Portugal are 34.5% lower than in France | |
| Groceries Prices in Portugal are 36.9% lower than in France | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Portugal is 42.3% 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 € | -41.8 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.78 € | 1.58 € | -43.2 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.91 € | 1.11 € | -41.7 % |
Markets | France Edit |
Portugal Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 4.27 € | 3.52 € | -17.6 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.57 € | 1.25 € | -20.3 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.98 € | 0.62 € | -37.6 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 3.75 € | 2.73 € | -27.2 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 7.71 € | 4.50 € | -41.6 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 5.77 € | 3.12 € | -46.0 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 8.55 € | 5.36 € | -37.2 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.24 € | 0.89 € | -28.2 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.92 € | 0.57 € | -37.9 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.33 € | 0.73 € | -45.2 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.52 € | 1.00 € | -34.4 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.92 € | 0.66 € | -28.1 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.94 € | 0.79 € | -16.0 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.37 € | 1.38 € | +1.0 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.70 € | 0.69 € | -1.0 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 7.00 € | 4.99 € | -28.7 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 2.19 € | 1.11 € | -49.5 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 2.68 € | 2.07 € | -22.9 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 11.00 € | 5.40 € | -50.9 % |
Transportation | France Edit |
Portugal Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 1.80 € | 1.95 € | +8.3 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 66.00 € | 40.00 € | -39.4 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 2.90 € | 3.50 € | +20.7 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 2.93 € | 1.29 € | -56.0 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 27.80 € | 15.00 € | -46.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 6.90 € | 6.50 € | -5.8 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 32,395.00 € | 29,778.50 € | -8.1 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 27,026.25 € | 33,783.88 € | +25.0 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | France Edit |
Portugal Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 177.13 € | 111.83 € | -36.9 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 26.37 € | 19.21 € | -27.1 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 29.52 € | 36.94 € | +25.2 % |
Sports And Leisure | France Edit |
Portugal Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 32.80 € | 36.52 € | +11.4 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 15.84 € | 12.66 € | -20.1 % |
| 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 | 676.75 € | 406.20 € | -40.0 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 10,289.39 € | 9,464.54 € | -8.0 % |
Clothing And Shoes | France Edit |
Portugal Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 86.58 € | 73.50 € | -15.1 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 37.39 € | 32.39 € | -13.4 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 89.12 € | 73.47 € | -17.6 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 117.06 € | 82.93 € | -29.2 % |
Rent Per Month | France Edit |
Portugal Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 777.48 € | 939.13 € | +20.8 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 583.98 € | 720.49 € | +23.4 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,469.41 € | 1,644.80 € | +11.9 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,168.36 € | 1,193.50 € | +2.2 % |
Buy Apartment Price | France Edit |
Portugal Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 560.73 € | 288.02 € | -48.6 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 420.75 € | 191.34 € | -54.5 % |
Salaries And Financing | France Edit |
Portugal Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,317.79 € | 1,075.51 € | -53.6 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 3.56 | 4.48 | +25.9 % |
| Last update: | May 2024 | May 2024 | |
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