Cost of Living Comparison Between Portugal and Germany 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Germany is 40.1% higher than in Portugal (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Germany is 28.5% higher than in Portugal | |
| Rent Prices in Germany are 0.5% higher than in Portugal | |
| Restaurant Prices in Germany are 46.5% higher than in Portugal | |
| Groceries Prices in Germany are 38.9% higher than in Portugal | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Germany is 117.3% higher than in Portugal | |
Restaurants | Portugal Edit |
Germany Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 11.00 € | 15.00 € | +36.4 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 45.00 € | 65.30 € | +45.1 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 8.00 € | 10.00 € | +25.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 2.50 € | 4.50 € | +80.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 3.00 € | 4.00 € | +33.3 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 1.83 € | 3.54 € | +93.8 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 1.74 € | 2.93 € | +68.8 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.20 € | 2.60 € | +116.4 % |
Markets | Portugal Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 3.57 € | 4.16 € | +16.5 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.27 € | 1.76 € | +38.1 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.64 € | 1.32 € | +104.5 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 2.77 € | 3.33 € | +20.3 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 4.63 € | 5.81 € | +25.4 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 3.02 € | 5.55 € | +84.1 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 5.67 € | 7.76 € | +36.8 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 0.89 € | 1.27 € | +42.8 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.58 € | 0.72 € | +23.0 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.74 € | 0.89 € | +21.3 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 0.99 € | 1.89 € | +91.2 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.67 € | 0.61 € | -8.9 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.78 € | 0.63 € | -19.6 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.35 € | 1.62 € | +20.2 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.67 € | 0.95 € | +40.4 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 4.99 € | 5.00 € | +0.2 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 1.11 € | 0.93 € | -16.1 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 2.09 € | 1.43 € | -31.5 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 5.50 € | 8.70 € | +58.2 % |
Transportation | Portugal Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.00 € | 3.20 € | +60.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 40.00 € | 58.00 € | +45.0 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 3.50 € | 4.70 € | +34.3 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 1.58 € | 4.02 € | +155.1 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 15.00 € | 33.00 € | +120.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 6.44 € | 6.52 € | +1.2 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 30,000.00 € | 27,180.00 € | -9.4 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 34,048.24 € | 32,510.53 € | -4.5 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Portugal Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 114.60 € | 301.10 € | +162.7 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 18.46 € | 23.48 € | +27.1 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 36.58 € | 43.26 € | +18.3 % |
Sports And Leisure | Portugal Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 38.62 € | 35.48 € | -8.1 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 15.19 € | 21.43 € | +41.1 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 7.95 € | 12.00 € | +50.9 % |
Childcare | Portugal Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 441.47 € | 392.70 € | -11.0 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 10,489.55 € | 13,813.97 € | +31.7 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Portugal Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 81.28 € | 81.11 € | -0.2 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 34.56 € | 38.20 € | +10.5 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 79.00 € | 88.79 € | +12.4 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 90.73 € | 114.21 € | +25.9 % |
Rent Per Month | Portugal Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 902.90 € | 867.63 € | -3.9 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 714.04 € | 658.75 € | -7.7 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,576.09 € | 1,614.05 € | +2.4 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,168.38 € | 1,242.61 € | +6.4 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Portugal Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 322.77 € | 500.88 € | +55.2 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 242.26 € | 392.85 € | +62.2 % |
Salaries And Financing | Portugal Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 1,037.48 € | 2,897.83 € | +179.3 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 4.76 | 3.96 | -16.6 % |
| Last update: | 15 September 2025 | 15 September 2025 | |
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