Cost of Living Comparison Between Germany and Portugal 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Portugal is 28.9% lower than in Germany (without rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Portugal is 21.8% lower than in Germany | |
| Rent Prices in Portugal are 0.6% higher than in Germany | |
| Restaurant Prices in Portugal are 32.3% lower than in Germany | |
| Groceries Prices in Portugal are 27.8% lower than in Germany | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Portugal is 57.7% lower than in Germany | |
Restaurants | Germany Edit |
Portugal Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 14.00 € | 10.00 € | -28.6 % |
| 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) | 4.00 € | 2.50 € | -37.5 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 4.00 € | 3.00 € | -25.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 3.38 € | 1.83 € | -45.8 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.75 € | 1.61 € | -41.4 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 2.44 € | 1.14 € | -53.4 % |
Markets | Germany Edit |
Portugal Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 3.95 € | 3.52 € | -10.8 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.79 € | 1.24 € | -30.5 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.25 € | 0.62 € | -50.1 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 3.33 € | 2.73 € | -17.8 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 5.72 € | 4.59 € | -19.8 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 6.58 € | 3.12 € | -52.6 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 7.35 € | 5.44 € | -26.0 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.19 € | 0.91 € | -24.0 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.60 € | 0.57 € | -5.5 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.92 € | 0.73 € | -21.1 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.44 € | 1.00 € | -30.3 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.68 € | 0.67 € | -1.7 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.73 € | 0.79 € | +8.8 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.85 € | 1.37 € | -25.8 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.84 € | 0.69 € | -18.4 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 5.99 € | 4.95 € | -17.4 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 0.87 € | 1.13 € | +29.7 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 1.45 € | 2.06 € | +42.1 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 8.20 € | 5.50 € | -32.9 % |
Transportation | Germany Edit |
Portugal Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 3.00 € | 2.00 € | -33.3 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 49.00 € | 40.00 € | -18.4 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 4.50 € | 3.50 € | -22.2 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 3.38 € | 1.29 € | -61.9 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 30.00 € | 15.90 € | -47.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 6.65 € | 6.44 € | -3.1 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 27,180.00 € | 29,790.00 € | +9.6 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 27,842.67 € | 33,930.87 € | +21.9 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Germany Edit |
Portugal Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 296.74 € | 116.01 € | -60.9 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 27.59 € | 19.26 € | -30.2 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 45.71 € | 38.02 € | -16.8 % |
Sports And Leisure | Germany Edit |
Portugal Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 33.94 € | 37.17 € | +9.5 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 21.00 € | 12.91 € | -38.5 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 12.00 € | 7.50 € | -37.5 % |
Childcare | Germany Edit |
Portugal Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 400.01 € | 427.19 € | +6.8 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 12,048.30 € | 9,845.30 € | -18.3 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Germany Edit |
Portugal Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 79.18 € | 76.43 € | -3.5 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 37.42 € | 34.11 € | -8.9 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 85.67 € | 75.71 € | -11.6 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 114.05 € | 86.02 € | -24.6 % |
Rent Per Month | Germany Edit |
Portugal Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 911.93 € | 963.92 € | +5.7 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 694.47 € | 732.83 € | +5.5 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,668.01 € | 1,673.38 € | +0.3 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,282.79 € | 1,215.17 € | -5.3 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Germany Edit |
Portugal Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 522.14 € | 313.51 € | -40.0 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 418.02 € | 207.75 € | -50.3 % |
Salaries And Financing | Germany Edit |
Portugal Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 3,277.38 € | 1,084.16 € | -66.9 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 3.59 | 4.58 | +27.5 % |
| Last update: | July 2024 | July 2024 | |
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