Cost of Living Comparison Between France and Portugal 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Portugal are 33.1% lower than in France (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Portugal are 27.0% 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 43.9% lower than in France | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Portugal is 41.1% 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 € | 1.45 € | -50.0 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.63 € | 1.40 € | -46.8 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.85 € | 1.02 € | -45.0 % |
Markets | France Edit |
Portugal Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 3.91 € | 2.87 € | -26.6 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.40 € | 1.05 € | -24.7 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.90 € | 0.49 € | -45.3 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 3.13 € | 2.16 € | -31.2 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 7.17 € | 3.51 € | -51.1 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 4.90 € | 2.60 € | -46.9 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 8.42 € | 4.25 € | -49.5 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.21 € | 0.77 € | -36.5 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.88 € | 0.52 € | -40.6 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.16 € | 0.60 € | -47.9 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.39 € | 0.77 € | -44.6 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.80 € | 0.48 € | -40.7 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.90 € | 0.53 € | -41.2 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.18 € | 1.05 € | -11.3 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.71 € | 0.57 € | -19.2 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 7.00 € | 4.00 € | -42.9 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 2.06 € | 1.08 € | -47.6 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 2.54 € | 1.86 € | -26.8 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 10.00 € | 5.05 € | -49.5 % |
Transportation | France Edit |
Portugal Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 1.70 € | 1.70 € | 0.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 66.00 € | 40.00 € | -39.4 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 2.60 € | 3.48 € | +33.7 % |
| 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) | 7.21 € | 7.28 € | +1.0 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 24,590.00 € | 27,000.00 € | +9.8 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 25,183.95 € | 28,183.90 € | +11.9 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | France Edit |
Portugal Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 162.46 € | 111.42 € | -31.4 % |
| 1 min. of Prepaid Mobile Tariff Local (No Discounts or Plans) | 0.17 € | 0.16 € | -3.6 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 29.49 € | 34.44 € | +16.8 % |
Sports And Leisure | France Edit |
Portugal Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 32.89 € | 34.45 € | +4.7 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 14.99 € | 11.71 € | -21.9 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 10.85 € | 7.00 € | -35.5 % |
Childcare | France Edit |
Portugal Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 607.00 € | 344.43 € | -43.3 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 9,878.55 € | 7,717.16 € | -21.9 % |
Clothing And Shoes | France Edit |
Portugal Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 82.42 € | 75.01 € | -9.0 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 35.68 € | 30.47 € | -14.6 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 84.02 € | 67.48 € | -19.7 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 111.87 € | 78.70 € | -29.7 % |
Rent Per Month | France Edit |
Portugal Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 727.33 € | 746.71 € | +2.7 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 585.35 € | 589.55 € | +0.7 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,462.34 € | 1,314.06 € | -10.1 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,127.69 € | 939.49 € | -16.7 % |
Buy Apartment Price | France Edit |
Portugal Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 541.98 € | 269.81 € | -50.2 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 409.27 € | 184.87 € | -54.8 % |
Salaries And Financing | France Edit |
Portugal Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,278.59 € | 979.92 € | -57.0 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 1.62 | 2.24 | +38.1 % |
| Last update: | February 2023 | February 2023 | |
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