Cost of Living Comparison Between France and Portugal 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Portugal are 32.7% lower than in France (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Portugal are 26.7% lower than in France | |
| Rent Prices in Portugal are 8.0% lower than in France | |
| Restaurant Prices in Portugal are 39.8% lower than in France | |
| Groceries Prices in Portugal are 42.2% lower than in France | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Portugal is 40.6% lower than in France | |
Restaurants | France Edit |
Portugal Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 15.00 € | 9.00 € | -40.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 60.00 € | 40.00 € | -33.3 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 10.00 € | 7.00 € | -30.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 6.00 € | 2.00 € | -66.7 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 5.00 € | 2.00 € | -60.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 2.91 € | 1.46 € | -49.8 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.67 € | 1.43 € | -46.3 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.84 € | 1.04 € | -43.7 % |
Markets | France Edit |
Portugal Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 4.02 € | 3.09 € | -23.1 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.43 € | 1.11 € | -21.9 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.91 € | 0.52 € | -42.5 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 3.17 € | 2.33 € | -26.6 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 7.22 € | 3.72 € | -48.4 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 5.08 € | 2.75 € | -45.9 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 8.49 € | 4.50 € | -47.0 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.23 € | 0.79 € | -35.5 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.89 € | 0.54 € | -39.5 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.18 € | 0.62 € | -47.5 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.42 € | 0.84 € | -41.0 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.80 € | 0.51 € | -36.6 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.91 € | 0.57 € | -36.6 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.20 € | 1.10 € | -7.7 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.71 € | 0.57 € | -19.4 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 7.00 € | 4.00 € | -42.9 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 2.11 € | 1.10 € | -47.9 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 2.58 € | 1.85 € | -28.3 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 10.50 € | 5.10 € | -51.4 % |
Transportation | France Edit |
Portugal Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 1.70 € | 1.70 € | 0.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 63.85 € | 40.00 € | -37.4 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 2.70 € | 3.50 € | +29.6 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 2.93 € | 1.29 € | -56.0 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 25.80 € | 15.00 € | -41.9 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 7.20 € | 7.12 € | -1.0 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 25,000.00 € | 27,000.00 € | +8.0 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 25,750.09 € | 28,444.82 € | +10.5 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | France Edit |
Portugal Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 164.59 € | 111.55 € | -32.2 % |
| 1 min. of Prepaid Mobile Tariff Local (No Discounts or Plans) | 0.17 € | 0.15 € | -13.4 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 29.85 € | 35.12 € | +17.7 % |
Sports And Leisure | France Edit |
Portugal Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 32.79 € | 34.62 € | +5.6 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 14.77 € | 11.58 € | -21.6 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 11.00 € | 7.00 € | -36.4 % |
Childcare | France Edit |
Portugal Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 609.26 € | 354.99 € | -41.7 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 10,334.07 € | 7,819.59 € | -24.3 % |
Clothing And Shoes | France Edit |
Portugal Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 83.48 € | 74.36 € | -10.9 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 36.19 € | 30.60 € | -15.5 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 84.99 € | 67.13 € | -21.0 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 111.62 € | 78.59 € | -29.6 % |
Rent Per Month | France Edit |
Portugal Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 728.56 € | 768.84 € | +5.5 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 590.75 € | 587.27 € | -0.6 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,468.71 € | 1,302.95 € | -11.3 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,146.53 € | 961.23 € | -16.2 % |
Buy Apartment Price | France Edit |
Portugal Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 527.08 € | 272.38 € | -48.3 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 404.37 € | 183.90 € | -54.5 % |
Salaries And Financing | France Edit |
Portugal Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,281.89 € | 993.65 € | -56.5 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 1.76 | 2.26 | +28.2 % |
| Last update: | June 2023 | June 2023 | |
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