Cost of Living Comparison Between Portugal and Canada 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Canada is 29.3% higher than in Portugal (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Canada is 28.3% higher than in Portugal | |
| Rent Prices in Canada are 26.0% higher than in Portugal | |
| Restaurant Prices in Canada are 40.5% higher than in Portugal | |
| Groceries Prices in Canada are 48.6% higher than in Portugal | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Canada is 78.9% higher than in Portugal | |
Restaurants | Portugal Edit |
Canada Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant |
11.00 € (17.71 C$) |
15.53 € (25.00 C$) |
+41.2 % |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) |
45.00 € (72.45 C$) |
62.11 € (100.00 C$) |
+38.0 % |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) |
8.00 € (12.88 C$) |
9.32 € (15.00 C$) |
+16.5 % |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) |
2.50 € (4.02 C$) |
4.97 € (8.00 C$) |
+98.8 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
3.00 € (4.83 C$) |
4.97 € (8.00 C$) |
+65.6 % |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) |
1.80 € (2.89 C$) |
3.25 € (5.24 C$) |
+81.0 % |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) |
1.76 € (2.83 C$) |
1.80 € (2.90 C$) |
+2.4 % |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) |
1.20 € (1.93 C$) |
1.46 € (2.35 C$) |
+21.8 % |
Markets | Portugal Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) |
0.94 € (1.52 C$) |
1.92 € (3.10 C$) |
+103.7 % |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) |
1.29 € (2.08 C$) |
2.08 € (3.34 C$) |
+60.7 % |
| White Rice (1 lb) |
0.65 € (1.04 C$) |
1.42 € (2.29 C$) |
+119.5 % |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) |
2.83 € (4.56 C$) |
3.01 € (4.84 C$) |
+6.3 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
4.68 € (7.54 C$) |
4.36 € (7.02 C$) |
-6.9 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
3.02 € (4.86 C$) |
4.70 € (7.57 C$) |
+56.0 % |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) |
5.72 € (9.21 C$) |
5.92 € (9.52 C$) |
+3.4 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
0.88 € (1.42 C$) |
1.61 € (2.60 C$) |
+82.6 % |
| Bananas (1 lb) |
0.58 € (0.94 C$) |
0.57 € (0.91 C$) |
-2.9 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
0.73 € (1.18 C$) |
1.52 € (2.44 C$) |
+108.0 % |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
0.99 € (1.59 C$) |
1.59 € (2.56 C$) |
+60.4 % |
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
0.67 € (1.08 C$) |
1.05 € (1.69 C$) |
+55.7 % |
| Onions (1 lb) |
0.78 € (1.25 C$) |
1.02 € (1.64 C$) |
+31.1 % |
| Lettuce (1 Head) |
1.37 € (2.21 C$) |
2.22 € (3.57 C$) |
+61.9 % |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) |
0.68 € (1.10 C$) |
1.52 € (2.45 C$) |
+123.7 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
5.00 € (8.04 C$) |
11.18 € (18.00 C$) |
+123.8 % |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) |
1.10 € (1.77 C$) |
2.51 € (4.04 C$) |
+128.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
2.08 € (3.35 C$) |
2.81 € (4.52 C$) |
+35.1 % |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) |
5.50 € (8.85 C$) |
12.42 € (20.00 C$) |
+125.9 % |
Transportation | Portugal Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) |
2.00 € (3.22 C$) |
2.17 € (3.50 C$) |
+8.7 % |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) |
40.00 € (64.40 C$) |
64.91 € (104.50 C$) |
+62.3 % |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) |
3.50 € (5.63 C$) |
2.80 € (4.50 C$) |
-20.1 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) |
1.45 € (2.33 C$) |
2.09 € (3.36 C$) |
+44.2 % |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) |
15.00 € (24.15 C$) |
23.45 € (37.75 C$) |
+56.3 % |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) |
1.70 € (2.74 C$) |
0.95 € (1.53 C$) |
-44.1 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) |
30,043.00 € (48,367.35 C$) |
24,584.81 € (39,580.00 C$) |
-18.2 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) |
34,055.68 € (54,827.52 C$) |
16,934.44 € (27,263.38 C$) |
-50.3 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Portugal Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) |
114.12 € (183.72 C$) |
131.55 € (211.79 C$) |
+15.3 % |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) |
18.33 € (29.51 C$) |
37.81 € (60.87 C$) |
+106.3 % |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) |
36.70 € (59.09 C$) |
52.84 € (85.06 C$) |
+44.0 % |
Sports And Leisure | Portugal Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership |
38.55 € (62.06 C$) |
36.45 € (58.68 C$) |
-5.4 % |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) |
14.56 € (23.45 C$) |
16.91 € (27.23 C$) |
+16.1 % |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) |
7.95 € (12.80 C$) |
9.94 € (16.00 C$) |
+25.0 % |
Childcare | Portugal Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child |
457.81 € (737.04 C$) |
664.54 € (1,069.86 C$) |
+45.2 % |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child |
11,225.17 € (18,071.82 C$) |
11,732.44 € (18,888.49 C$) |
+4.5 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Portugal Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) |
80.40 € (129.43 C$) |
47.40 € (76.30 C$) |
-41.0 % |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) |
35.27 € (56.78 C$) |
35.04 € (56.42 C$) |
-0.6 % |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
79.29 € (127.65 C$) |
75.24 € (121.13 C$) |
-5.1 % |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes |
91.25 € (146.91 C$) |
90.61 € (145.88 C$) |
-0.7 % |
Rent Per Month | Portugal Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
902.16 € (1,452.42 C$) |
1,135.46 € (1,828.01 C$) |
+25.9 % |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
721.18 € (1,161.06 C$) |
987.80 € (1,590.29 C$) |
+37.0 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
1,568.47 € (2,525.14 C$) |
1,810.10 € (2,914.15 C$) |
+15.4 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
1,172.30 € (1,887.33 C$) |
1,565.84 € (2,520.91 C$) |
+33.6 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Portugal Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
338.76 € (545.38 C$) |
407.62 € (656.24 C$) |
+20.3 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
244.11 € (393.01 C$) |
325.56 € (524.12 C$) |
+33.4 % |
Salaries And Financing | Portugal Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
1,118.64 € (1,800.93 C$) |
2,567.30 € (4,133.20 C$) |
+129.5 % |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 4.13 | 5.51 | +33.4 % |
| Last update: | 9 December 2025 | 10 December 2025 | |
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