Cost of Living Comparison Between Ireland and Portugal 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Portugal are 30.2% lower than in Ireland (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Portugal are 35.3% lower than in Ireland | |
| Rent Prices in Portugal are 43.8% lower than in Ireland | |
| Restaurant Prices in Portugal are 42.3% lower than in Ireland | |
| Groceries Prices in Portugal are 26.6% lower than in Ireland | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Portugal is 42.5% lower than in Ireland | |
Restaurants | Ireland Edit |
Portugal Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 16.00 € | 10.00 € | -37.5 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 80.00 € | 40.00 € | -50.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 9.00 € | 8.00 € | -11.1 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 6.00 € | 2.50 € | -58.3 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 5.50 € | 3.00 € | -45.5 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 3.58 € | 1.77 € | -50.6 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.28 € | 1.57 € | -31.1 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.73 € | 1.11 € | -35.8 % |
Markets | Ireland Edit |
Portugal Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 4.73 € | 3.52 € | -25.7 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.57 € | 1.25 € | -20.6 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.72 € | 0.62 € | -14.9 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 3.68 € | 2.73 € | -25.8 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 3.73 € | 4.50 € | +20.6 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 4.24 € | 3.11 € | -26.6 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 4.73 € | 5.33 € | +12.7 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.14 € | 0.90 € | -21.7 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.86 € | 0.58 € | -33.5 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.14 € | 0.72 € | -36.5 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.44 € | 1.01 € | -30.2 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.79 € | 0.67 € | -15.7 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.59 € | 0.79 € | +34.2 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.09 € | 1.37 € | +25.6 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 1.52 € | 0.69 € | -54.7 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 12.00 € | 4.99 € | -58.4 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 2.94 € | 1.11 € | -62.4 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 3.24 € | 2.04 € | -37.0 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 15.50 € | 5.30 € | -65.8 % |
Transportation | Ireland Edit |
Portugal Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.10 € | 1.98 € | -6.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 100.00 € | 40.00 € | -60.0 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 4.50 € | 3.50 € | -22.2 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 2.41 € | 1.29 € | -46.7 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 25.00 € | 15.00 € | -40.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 6.72 € | 6.50 € | -3.3 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 36,675.00 € | 29,750.00 € | -18.9 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 32,569.05 € | 33,755.85 € | +3.6 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Ireland Edit |
Portugal Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 212.56 € | 111.56 € | -47.5 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 20.69 € | 19.07 € | -7.8 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 48.71 € | 36.80 € | -24.5 % |
Sports And Leisure | Ireland Edit |
Portugal Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 47.67 € | 36.42 € | -23.6 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 20.78 € | 12.39 € | -40.4 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 12.00 € | 7.50 € | -37.5 % |
Childcare | Ireland Edit |
Portugal Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 1,078.02 € | 401.28 € | -62.8 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 8,607.83 € | 9,379.21 € | +9.0 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Ireland Edit |
Portugal Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 83.34 € | 72.36 € | -13.2 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 38.62 € | 31.70 € | -17.9 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 84.97 € | 72.48 € | -14.7 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 90.59 € | 82.76 € | -8.6 % |
Rent Per Month | Ireland Edit |
Portugal Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 1,651.90 € | 937.10 € | -43.3 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 1,423.84 € | 726.67 € | -49.0 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 2,725.93 € | 1,651.15 € | -39.4 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 2,222.06 € | 1,196.00 € | -46.2 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Ireland Edit |
Portugal Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 443.46 € | 284.20 € | -35.9 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 337.33 € | 189.19 € | -43.9 % |
Salaries And Financing | Ireland Edit |
Portugal Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,866.02 € | 1,066.22 € | -62.8 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 4.39 | 4.44 | +1.2 % |
| Last update: | April 2024 | April 2024 | |
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