Cost of Living Comparison Between Germany and Portugal 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Portugal is 29.3% lower than in Germany (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Portugal is 22.9% lower than in Germany | |
| Rent Prices in Portugal are 1.7% lower than in Germany | |
| Restaurant Prices in Portugal are 33.3% lower than in Germany | |
| Groceries Prices in Portugal are 28.0% lower than in Germany | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Portugal is 53.3% lower than in Germany | |
Restaurants | Germany Edit |
Portugal Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 15.00 € | 10.00 € | -33.3 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 65.00 € | 45.00 € | -30.8 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 10.00 € | 8.00 € | -20.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 4.50 € | 2.50 € | -44.4 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 4.00 € | 3.00 € | -25.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 3.51 € | 1.87 € | -46.7 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.89 € | 1.73 € | -40.3 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 2.58 € | 1.20 € | -53.5 % |
Markets | Germany Edit |
Portugal Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 4.18 € | 3.54 € | -15.3 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.75 € | 1.26 € | -28.1 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.33 € | 0.64 € | -51.6 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 3.32 € | 2.69 € | -19.1 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 5.81 € | 4.66 € | -19.8 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 5.53 € | 3.03 € | -45.1 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 7.80 € | 5.69 € | -27.0 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.26 € | 0.88 € | -30.4 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.72 € | 0.58 € | -19.9 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.90 € | 0.72 € | -19.5 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.91 € | 0.99 € | -48.0 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.62 € | 0.66 € | +8.0 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.63 € | 0.77 € | +23.1 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.63 € | 1.37 € | -15.5 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.94 € | 0.67 € | -28.6 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 5.00 € | 4.99 € | -0.2 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 0.93 € | 1.11 € | +19.2 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 1.44 € | 2.16 € | +50.3 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 8.50 € | 5.50 € | -35.3 % |
Transportation | Germany Edit |
Portugal Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 3.20 € | 2.00 € | -37.5 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 58.00 € | 40.00 € | -31.0 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 4.90 € | 3.50 € | -28.6 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 4.02 € | 1.61 € | -60.0 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 33.00 € | 15.00 € | -54.5 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 6.54 € | 6.44 € | -1.5 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 27,180.00 € | 30,000.00 € | +10.4 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 32,462.45 € | 34,056.48 € | +4.9 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Germany Edit |
Portugal Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 302.48 € | 115.09 € | -62.0 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 23.69 € | 18.63 € | -21.4 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 44.96 € | 37.07 € | -17.5 % |
Sports And Leisure | Germany Edit |
Portugal Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 35.09 € | 38.16 € | +8.8 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 21.43 € | 14.36 € | -33.0 % |
| 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 | 404.73 € | 441.09 € | +9.0 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 13,439.10 € | 10,497.85 € | -21.9 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Germany Edit |
Portugal Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 80.64 € | 78.82 € | -2.3 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 38.00 € | 33.86 € | -10.9 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 88.08 € | 77.35 € | -12.2 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 115.09 € | 89.68 € | -22.1 % |
Rent Per Month | Germany Edit |
Portugal Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 886.99 € | 924.72 € | +4.3 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 670.55 € | 734.57 € | +9.5 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,659.14 € | 1,579.97 € | -4.8 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,259.02 € | 1,160.82 € | -7.8 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Germany Edit |
Portugal Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 507.49 € | 321.20 € | -36.7 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 399.41 € | 243.13 € | -39.1 % |
Salaries And Financing | Germany Edit |
Portugal Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,877.50 € | 1,036.86 € | -64.0 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 3.98 | 4.82 | +21.1 % |
| Last update: | 22 June 2025 | 22 June 2025 | |
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