Cost of Living Comparison Between Portugal and Germany 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Germany are 38.5% higher than in Portugal (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Germany are 31.3% higher than in Portugal | |
| Rent Prices in Germany are 15.3% higher than in Portugal | |
| Restaurant Prices in Germany are 44.3% higher than in Portugal | |
| Groceries Prices in Germany are 38.4% higher than in Portugal | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Germany is 110.0% higher than in Portugal | |
Restaurants | Portugal Edit |
Germany Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 9.00 € | 12.00 € | +33.3 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 40.00 € | 55.00 € | +37.5 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 7.00 € | 9.00 € | +28.6 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 2.00 € | 4.00 € | +100.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 2.00 € | 3.50 € | +75.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 1.46 € | 3.13 € | +115.1 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 1.43 € | 2.57 € | +80.3 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.03 € | 2.29 € | +121.9 % |
Markets | Portugal Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 3.06 € | 4.11 € | +34.1 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.11 € | 1.66 € | +48.9 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.52 € | 0.96 € | +84.7 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 2.33 € | 2.79 € | +20.0 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 3.70 € | 5.35 € | +44.9 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 2.72 € | 3.80 € | +39.7 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 4.43 € | 6.69 € | +51.0 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 0.78 € | 1.14 € | +45.5 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.54 € | 0.74 € | +38.7 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.61 € | 0.99 € | +60.5 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 0.83 € | 0.70 € | -15.6 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.50 € | 0.74 € | +47.1 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.57 € | 0.53 € | -6.4 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.10 € | 1.29 € | +17.5 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.57 € | 0.59 € | +3.2 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 4.00 € | 5.00 € | +25.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 1.09 € | 0.72 € | -34.1 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 1.83 € | 1.44 € | -21.3 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 5.10 € | 7.60 € | +49.0 % |
Transportation | Portugal Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 1.70 € | 3.00 € | +76.5 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 40.00 € | 69.00 € | +72.5 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 3.50 € | 3.50 € | 0.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 1.29 € | 3.22 € | +150.0 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 15.00 € | 30.00 € | +100.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 7.13 € | 7.51 € | +5.2 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 27,000.00 € | 25,000.00 € | -7.4 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 28,398.84 € | 25,947.79 € | -8.6 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Portugal Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 112.72 € | 266.21 € | +136.2 % |
| 1 min. of Prepaid Mobile Tariff Local (No Discounts or Plans) | 0.15 € | 0.11 € | -29.7 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 34.87 € | 35.13 € | +0.7 % |
Sports And Leisure | Portugal Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 34.50 € | 33.43 € | -3.1 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 11.70 € | 21.05 € | +79.9 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 7.00 € | 12.00 € | +71.4 % |
Childcare | Portugal Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 352.91 € | 349.65 € | -0.9 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 7,985.24 € | 11,860.24 € | +48.5 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Portugal Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 74.62 € | 79.04 € | +5.9 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 30.35 € | 36.97 € | +21.8 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 67.29 € | 83.91 € | +24.7 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 78.90 € | 108.20 € | +37.1 % |
Rent Per Month | Portugal Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 777.87 € | 832.92 € | +7.1 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 590.35 € | 630.97 € | +6.9 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,311.86 € | 1,557.99 € | +18.8 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 968.16 € | 1,183.90 € | +22.3 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Portugal Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 273.69 € | 610.59 € | +123.1 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 184.09 € | 443.93 € | +141.1 % |
Salaries And Financing | Portugal Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 1,001.98 € | 2,764.20 € | +175.9 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 2.29 | 2.49 | +8.8 % |
| Last update: | May 2023 | May 2023 | |
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