Cost of Living Comparison Between Germany and Portugal 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Portugal are 27.8% lower than in Germany (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Portugal are 23.8% lower than in Germany | |
| Rent Prices in Portugal are 13.0% lower than in Germany | |
| Restaurant Prices in Portugal are 30.7% lower than in Germany | |
| Groceries Prices in Portugal are 27.4% lower than in Germany | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Portugal is 53.0% lower than in Germany | |
Restaurants | Germany Edit |
Portugal Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 12.00 € | 9.00 € | -25.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 55.00 € | 40.00 € | -27.3 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 9.00 € | 7.00 € | -22.2 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 4.00 € | 2.00 € | -50.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 3.50 € | 2.00 € | -42.9 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 3.14 € | 1.46 € | -53.3 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.59 € | 1.43 € | -44.6 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 2.30 € | 1.04 € | -54.9 % |
Markets | Germany Edit |
Portugal Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 4.13 € | 3.09 € | -25.0 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.66 € | 1.11 € | -33.0 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.96 € | 0.52 € | -46.0 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 2.81 € | 2.32 € | -17.2 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 5.37 € | 3.72 € | -30.6 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 3.81 € | 2.75 € | -27.8 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 6.71 € | 4.50 € | -33.0 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.14 € | 0.79 € | -30.3 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.74 € | 0.54 € | -27.5 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.99 € | 0.62 € | -37.3 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 0.69 € | 0.84 € | +21.3 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.74 € | 0.51 € | -31.4 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.53 € | 0.57 € | +7.6 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.29 € | 1.11 € | -14.2 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.59 € | 0.57 € | -2.4 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 5.00 € | 4.00 € | -20.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 0.72 € | 1.10 € | +53.2 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 1.45 € | 1.85 € | +27.7 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 7.70 € | 5.10 € | -33.8 % |
Transportation | Germany Edit |
Portugal Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 3.00 € | 1.70 € | -43.3 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 69.00 € | 40.00 € | -42.0 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 3.50 € | 3.50 € | 0.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 3.22 € | 1.29 € | -60.0 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 30.00 € | 15.00 € | -50.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 7.50 € | 7.13 € | -4.9 % |
| 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) | 25,894.77 € | 28,402.90 € | +9.7 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Germany Edit |
Portugal Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 267.53 € | 111.69 € | -58.3 % |
| 1 min. of Prepaid Mobile Tariff Local (No Discounts or Plans) | 0.11 € | 0.15 € | +39.3 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 35.16 € | 35.14 € | -0.1 % |
Sports And Leisure | Germany Edit |
Portugal Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 33.36 € | 34.62 € | +3.8 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 21.14 € | 11.58 € | -45.2 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 12.00 € | 7.00 € | -41.7 % |
Childcare | Germany Edit |
Portugal Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 350.96 € | 354.99 € | +1.1 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 11,782.13 € | 7,812.84 € | -33.7 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Germany Edit |
Portugal Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 78.97 € | 73.99 € | -6.3 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 36.88 € | 30.51 € | -17.3 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 84.08 € | 67.03 € | -20.3 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 107.89 € | 78.59 € | -27.2 % |
Rent Per Month | Germany Edit |
Portugal Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 835.11 € | 767.40 € | -8.1 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 623.40 € | 587.43 € | -5.8 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,530.80 € | 1,299.54 € | -15.1 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,167.29 € | 961.22 € | -17.7 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Germany Edit |
Portugal Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 609.49 € | 272.33 € | -55.3 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 441.85 € | 184.06 € | -58.3 % |
Salaries And Financing | Germany Edit |
Portugal Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,762.72 € | 988.97 € | -64.2 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 2.51 | 2.29 | -8.5 % |
| Last update: | June 2023 | June 2023 | |
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