Cost of Living Comparison Between Germany and Portugal 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Portugal are 27.1% lower than in Germany (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Portugal are 20.6% lower than in Germany | |
| Rent Prices in Portugal are 3.0% lower than in Germany | |
| Restaurant Prices in Portugal are 30.1% lower than in Germany | |
| Groceries Prices in Portugal are 28.5% lower than in Germany | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Portugal is 52.0% lower than in Germany | |
Restaurants | Germany Edit |
Portugal Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 13.00 € | 10.00 € | -23.1 % |
| 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) | 3.31 € | 1.77 € | -46.4 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.69 € | 1.57 € | -41.5 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 2.41 € | 1.11 € | -53.7 % |
Markets | Germany Edit |
Portugal Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 3.95 € | 3.52 € | -11.1 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.78 € | 1.25 € | -29.6 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.24 € | 0.62 € | -50.4 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 3.33 € | 2.72 € | -18.2 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 5.69 € | 4.48 € | -21.2 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 6.69 € | 3.11 € | -53.6 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 7.31 € | 5.31 € | -27.3 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.18 € | 0.89 € | -24.4 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.60 € | 0.57 € | -3.7 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.92 € | 0.72 € | -21.6 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.36 € | 1.00 € | -26.5 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.67 € | 0.66 € | -1.3 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.72 € | 0.78 € | +8.6 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.86 € | 1.37 € | -26.3 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.85 € | 0.69 € | -19.1 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 5.99 € | 4.99 € | -16.7 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 0.86 € | 1.10 € | +28.3 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 1.44 € | 2.05 € | +42.4 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 8.20 € | 5.30 € | -35.4 % |
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) | 4.40 € | 3.50 € | -20.5 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 3.38 € | 1.29 € | -61.9 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 30.00 € | 15.00 € | -50.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 6.63 € | 6.49 € | -2.0 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 27,180.00 € | 29,763.00 € | +9.5 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 27,693.44 € | 33,758.16 € | +21.9 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Germany Edit |
Portugal Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 292.88 € | 111.42 € | -62.0 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 19.52 € | 19.01 € | -2.6 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 46.13 € | 36.73 € | -20.4 % |
Sports And Leisure | Germany Edit |
Portugal Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 33.71 € | 36.34 € | +7.8 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 20.33 € | 12.41 € | -38.9 % |
| 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 | 396.22 € | 403.37 € | +1.8 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 12,003.59 € | 9,379.21 € | -21.9 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Germany Edit |
Portugal Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 78.38 € | 72.30 € | -7.8 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 37.07 € | 31.51 € | -15.0 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 84.21 € | 72.29 € | -14.2 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 111.82 € | 82.76 € | -26.0 % |
Rent Per Month | Germany Edit |
Portugal Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 923.54 € | 937.29 € | +1.5 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 701.84 € | 727.66 € | +3.7 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,709.69 € | 1,649.62 € | -3.5 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,313.34 € | 1,194.59 € | -9.0 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Germany Edit |
Portugal Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 549.40 € | 282.36 € | -48.6 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 443.32 € | 188.23 € | -57.5 % |
Salaries And Financing | Germany Edit |
Portugal Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,811.44 € | 1,070.16 € | -61.9 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 3.98 | 4.43 | +11.3 % |
| Last update: | April 2024 | April 2024 | |
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