Cost of Living Comparison Between Germany and Portugal 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Portugal is 28.9% lower than in Germany (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Portugal is 21.9% lower than in Germany | |
| Rent Prices in Portugal are 2.4% higher than in Germany | |
| Restaurant Prices in Portugal are 31.7% lower than in Germany | |
| Groceries Prices in Portugal are 27.7% lower than in Germany | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Portugal is 52.3% lower than in Germany | |
Restaurants | Germany Edit |
Portugal Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 15.00 € | 11.00 € | -26.7 % |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 65.00 € | 45.00 € | -30.8 % |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 10.00 € | 8.00 € | -20.0 % |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 4.50 € | 2.50 € | -44.4 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 4.00 € | 3.00 € | -25.0 % |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 3.55 € | 1.80 € | -49.4 % |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 2.94 € | 1.76 € | -40.3 % |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 2.58 € | 1.20 € | -53.6 % |
Markets | Germany Edit |
Portugal Edit | |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 1.12 € | 0.94 € | -15.7 % |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 1.73 € | 1.29 € | -25.4 % |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 1.36 € | 0.65 € | -52.5 % |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 3.31 € | 2.83 € | -14.5 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 5.84 € | 4.68 € | -19.8 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 4.99 € | 3.02 € | -39.6 % |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 8.06 € | 5.72 € | -29.0 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.32 € | 0.88 € | -33.4 % |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 0.78 € | 0.58 € | -24.8 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.90 € | 0.73 € | -18.7 % |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 1.90 € | 0.99 € | -47.8 % |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 0.61 € | 0.67 € | +10.0 % |
| Onions (1 lb) | 0.57 € | 0.78 € | +37.1 % |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 1.57 € | 1.37 € | -12.7 % |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 0.95 € | 0.68 € | -28.4 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 5.99 € | 5.00 € | -16.6 % |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 0.93 € | 1.10 € | +18.7 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 1.36 € | 2.08 € | +53.2 % |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 8.70 € | 5.50 € | -36.8 % |
Transportation | Germany Edit |
Portugal Edit | |
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 3.20 € | 2.00 € | -37.5 % |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 58.00 € | 40.00 € | -31.0 % |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 4.90 € | 3.50 € | -28.6 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 4.02 € | 1.45 € | -64.0 % |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 35.00 € | 15.00 € | -57.1 % |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 1.71 € | 1.70 € | -0.2 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 29,395.00 € | 30,043.00 € | +2.2 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 33,689.51 € | 34,055.68 € | +1.1 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Germany Edit |
Portugal Edit | |
| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 302.46 € | 114.12 € | -62.3 % |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 23.18 € | 18.33 € | -20.9 % |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 43.05 € | 36.70 € | -14.7 % |
Sports And Leisure | Germany Edit |
Portugal Edit | |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 35.34 € | 38.55 € | +9.1 % |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 23.84 € | 14.56 € | -38.9 % |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 13.00 € | 7.95 € | -38.8 % |
Childcare | Germany Edit |
Portugal Edit | |
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 499.24 € | 464.80 € | -6.9 % |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 14,644.54 € | 11,225.17 € | -23.3 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Germany Edit |
Portugal Edit | |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 79.46 € | 80.40 € | +1.2 % |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 37.90 € | 35.27 € | -6.9 % |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 88.09 € | 79.29 € | -10.0 % |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 113.57 € | 91.25 € | -19.6 % |
Rent Per Month | Germany Edit |
Portugal Edit | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 843.40 € | 902.16 € | +7.0 % |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 646.19 € | 721.18 € | +11.6 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 1,570.80 € | 1,568.47 € | -0.1 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 1,199.93 € | 1,172.30 € | -2.3 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Germany Edit |
Portugal Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 515.76 € | 338.76 € | -34.3 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 350.09 € | 244.11 € | -30.3 % |
Salaries And Financing | Germany Edit |
Portugal Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 3,000.04 € | 1,117.69 € | -62.7 % |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 3.96 | 4.13 | +4.4 % |
| Last update: | 12 December 2025 | 11 December 2025 | |
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