Cost of Living Comparison Between Germany and Portugal 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Portugal is 28.8% lower than in Germany (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Portugal is 21.6% lower than in Germany | |
| Rent Prices in Portugal are 4.6% higher than in Germany | |
| Restaurant Prices in Portugal are 32.1% lower than in Germany | |
| Groceries Prices in Portugal are 26.5% lower than in Germany | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Portugal is 50.7% lower than in Germany | |
Restaurants | Germany Edit |
Portugal Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | €15.00 | €12.00 | -20.0 % |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | €68.00 | €45.00 | -33.8 % |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | €11.00 | €8.00 | -27.3 % |
| 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) | €3.60 | €1.80 | -50.0 % |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | €3.06 | €1.73 | -43.2 % |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | €2.66 | €1.19 | -55.2 % |
Markets | Germany Edit |
Portugal Edit | |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | €1.17 | €0.95 | -18.5 % |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | €1.73 | €1.27 | -26.3 % |
| White Rice (1 lb) | €1.41 | €0.65 | -54.2 % |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | €3.36 | €2.96 | -11.9 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | €5.84 | €4.68 | -19.8 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | €4.68 | €3.01 | -35.7 % |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | €8.42 | €5.92 | -29.6 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | €1.31 | €0.89 | -31.9 % |
| Bananas (1 lb) | €0.82 | €0.59 | -29.0 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | €0.91 | €0.73 | -19.4 % |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | €1.72 | €1.00 | -42.1 % |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | €0.60 | €0.68 | +13.2 % |
| Onions (1 lb) | €0.58 | €0.78 | +33.7 % |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | €1.46 | €1.37 | -6.4 % |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | €0.96 | €0.70 | -26.5 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | €5.00 | €4.99 | -0.2 % |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | €0.98 | €1.12 | +14.1 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | €1.41 | €2.00 | +41.6 % |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | €8.70 | €5.60 | -35.6 % |
Transportation | Germany Edit |
Portugal Edit | |
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | €3.30 | €2.00 | -39.4 % |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | €58.00 | €40.00 | -31.0 % |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | €4.50 | €3.50 | -22.2 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | €4.02 | €1.51 | -62.4 % |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | €35.00 | €15.00 | -57.1 % |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | €1.78 | €1.77 | -0.9 % |
| 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) | €34,162.64 | €34,007.17 | -0.5 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Germany Edit |
Portugal Edit | |
| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | €305.41 | €117.98 | -61.4 % |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | €23.41 | €18.27 | -22.0 % |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | €43.26 | €36.47 | -15.7 % |
Sports And Leisure | Germany Edit |
Portugal Edit | |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | €35.83 | €37.82 | +5.6 % |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | €24.62 | €14.17 | -42.5 % |
| 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 | €502.67 | €447.32 | -11.0 % |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | €15,417.12 | €10,325.48 | -33.0 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Germany Edit |
Portugal Edit | |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | €78.59 | €79.74 | +1.5 % |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | €37.14 | €35.76 | -3.7 % |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | €88.02 | €79.65 | -9.5 % |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | €111.62 | €90.95 | -18.5 % |
Rent Per Month | Germany Edit |
Portugal Edit | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | €811.52 | €911.56 | +12.3 % |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | €626.37 | €717.94 | +14.6 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | €1,502.92 | €1,519.49 | +1.1 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | €1,157.43 | €1,138.80 | -1.6 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Germany Edit |
Portugal Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | €501.48 | €318.50 | -36.5 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | €330.82 | €225.74 | -31.8 % |
Salaries And Financing | Germany Edit |
Portugal Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | €2,974.61 | €1,150.56 | -61.3 % |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 3.95 | 4.11 | +4.1 % |
| Last update: | 14 May 2026 | 14 May 2026 | |
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