Cost of Living Comparison Between Portugal and France 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in France are 41.8% higher than in Portugal (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in France are 24.6% higher than in Portugal | |
| Rent Prices in France are 10.9% lower than in Portugal | |
| Restaurant Prices in France are 52.8% higher than in Portugal | |
| Groceries Prices in France are 58.8% higher than in Portugal | |
| Local Purchasing Power in France is 72.7% higher than in Portugal | |
Restaurants | Portugal Edit |
France Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 10.00 € | 15.00 € | +50.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 40.00 € | 60.00 € | +50.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 8.00 € | 10.00 € | +25.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 2.50 € | 6.00 € | +140.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 3.00 € | 5.00 € | +66.7 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 1.76 € | 3.05 € | +72.9 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 1.57 € | 2.78 € | +76.4 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.11 € | 1.91 € | +72.3 % |
Markets | Portugal Edit |
France Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 3.52 € | 4.27 € | +21.5 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.25 € | 1.57 € | +26.0 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.62 € | 0.98 € | +59.8 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 2.73 € | 3.75 € | +37.2 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 4.49 € | 7.71 € | +71.8 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 3.11 € | 5.77 € | +85.2 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 5.36 € | 8.55 € | +59.6 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 0.89 € | 1.24 € | +39.2 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.57 € | 0.92 € | +61.3 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.73 € | 1.33 € | +82.3 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.00 € | 1.52 € | +52.0 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.66 € | 0.92 € | +38.9 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.79 € | 0.94 € | +19.1 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.38 € | 1.36 € | -1.2 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.69 € | 0.70 € | +1.0 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 4.99 € | 7.00 € | +40.3 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 1.11 € | 2.19 € | +97.5 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 2.06 € | 2.68 € | +30.0 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 5.30 € | 11.00 € | +107.5 % |
Transportation | Portugal Edit |
France Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 1.98 € | 1.80 € | -8.9 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 40.00 € | 66.00 € | +65.0 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 3.50 € | 2.90 € | -17.1 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 1.29 € | 2.93 € | +127.5 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 15.00 € | 27.80 € | +85.3 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 6.49 € | 6.90 € | +6.2 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 29,776.00 € | 32,395.00 € | +8.8 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 33,783.88 € | 27,026.25 € | -20.0 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Portugal Edit |
France Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 111.91 € | 177.13 € | +58.3 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 19.16 € | 26.39 € | +37.8 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 36.86 € | 29.51 € | -19.9 % |
Sports And Leisure | Portugal Edit |
France Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 36.53 € | 32.80 € | -10.2 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 12.63 € | 15.84 € | +25.4 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 7.50 € | 12.00 € | +60.0 % |
Childcare | Portugal Edit |
France Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 402.13 € | 676.75 € | +68.3 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 9,388.95 € | 10,450.11 € | +11.3 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Portugal Edit |
France Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 73.18 € | 86.58 € | +18.3 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 32.30 € | 37.39 € | +15.7 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 73.45 € | 89.12 € | +21.3 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 83.12 € | 117.06 € | +40.8 % |
Rent Per Month | Portugal Edit |
France Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 938.21 € | 776.79 € | -17.2 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 720.30 € | 583.28 € | -19.0 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,633.63 € | 1,472.02 € | -9.9 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,191.43 € | 1,161.20 € | -2.5 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Portugal Edit |
France Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 281.10 € | 560.78 € | +99.5 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 189.19 € | 415.46 € | +119.6 % |
Salaries And Financing | Portugal Edit |
France Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 1,074.59 € | 2,312.30 € | +115.2 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 4.47 | 3.56 | -20.4 % |
| Last update: | May 2024 | May 2024 | |
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