Cost of Living Comparison Between Portugal and France 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in France is 40.1% higher than in Portugal (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in France is 25.0% higher than in Portugal | |
| Rent Prices in France are 10.8% lower than in Portugal | |
| Restaurant Prices in France are 43.9% higher than in Portugal | |
| Groceries Prices in France are 57.0% higher than in Portugal | |
| Local Purchasing Power in France is 79.2% higher than in Portugal | |
Restaurants | Portugal Edit |
France Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 11.00 € | 15.00 € | +36.4 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 45.00 € | 60.00 € | +33.3 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 8.00 € | 11.00 € | +37.5 % |
| 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) | 1.88 € | 3.19 € | +70.2 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 1.73 € | 2.81 € | +62.3 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.21 € | 1.94 € | +60.8 % |
Markets | Portugal Edit |
France Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 3.56 € | 4.34 € | +22.2 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.25 € | 1.62 € | +29.6 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.64 € | 1.03 € | +60.6 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 2.68 € | 3.77 € | +40.5 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 4.68 € | 7.96 € | +70.2 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 3.03 € | 5.51 € | +81.6 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 5.67 € | 8.45 € | +49.1 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 0.88 € | 1.25 € | +42.3 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.58 € | 0.93 € | +61.7 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.73 € | 1.24 € | +70.2 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 0.99 € | 1.44 € | +45.6 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.67 € | 0.93 € | +40.0 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.79 € | 0.98 € | +23.9 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.37 € | 1.38 € | +0.6 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.69 € | 0.69 € | +0.1 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 4.99 € | 7.00 € | +40.3 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 1.11 € | 2.23 € | +100.1 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 2.18 € | 2.75 € | +25.8 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 5.50 € | 12.00 € | +118.2 % |
Transportation | Portugal Edit |
France Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.00 € | 1.90 € | -5.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 40.00 € | 62.00 € | +55.0 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 3.50 € | 4.80 € | +37.1 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 1.58 € | 3.22 € | +104.1 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 15.00 € | 32.70 € | +118.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 6.45 € | 6.78 € | +5.1 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 30,000.00 € | 32,395.00 € | +8.0 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 34,056.48 € | 31,786.46 € | -6.7 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Portugal Edit |
France Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 114.76 € | 185.24 € | +61.4 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 18.71 € | 22.57 € | +20.6 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 37.20 € | 30.05 € | -19.2 % |
Sports And Leisure | Portugal Edit |
France Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 38.26 € | 32.70 € | -14.5 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 14.47 € | 16.18 € | +11.8 % |
| 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 | 437.84 € | 703.11 € | +60.6 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 10,649.52 € | 10,186.40 € | -4.3 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Portugal Edit |
France Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 79.37 € | 90.51 € | +14.0 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 33.58 € | 38.49 € | +14.6 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 77.41 € | 91.17 € | +17.8 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 92.46 € | 121.93 € | +31.9 % |
Rent Per Month | Portugal Edit |
France Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 931.25 € | 771.77 € | -17.1 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 736.12 € | 608.75 € | -17.3 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,590.06 € | 1,436.21 € | -9.7 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,169.67 € | 1,133.69 € | -3.1 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Portugal Edit |
France Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 345.15 € | 530.31 € | +53.6 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 246.67 € | 361.19 € | +46.4 % |
Salaries And Financing | Portugal Edit |
France Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 1,052.95 € | 2,359.00 € | +124.0 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 4.81 | 3.66 | -23.9 % |
| Last update: | 21 May 2025 | 20 May 2025 | |
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