Cost of Living Comparison Between Portugal and Greece 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Greece is 9.9% higher than in Portugal (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Greece is 5.9% lower than in Portugal | |
| Rent Prices in Greece are 44.8% lower than in Portugal | |
| Restaurant Prices in Greece are 26.0% higher than in Portugal | |
| Groceries Prices in Greece are 9.1% higher than in Portugal | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Greece is 6.0% lower than in Portugal | |
Restaurants | Portugal Edit |
Greece Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | €12.00 | €15.00 | +25.0 % |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | €45.00 | €50.00 | +11.1 % |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | €8.51 | €9.80 | +15.2 % |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | €2.50 | €4.65 | +86.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | €3.00 | €5.00 | +66.7 % |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | €1.87 | €3.47 | +85.4 % |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | €1.74 | €2.19 | +25.3 % |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | €1.19 | €0.55 | -53.8 % |
Markets | Portugal Edit |
Greece Edit | |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | €0.96 | €1.51 | +58.1 % |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | €1.29 | €1.15 | -10.7 % |
| White Rice (1 lb) | €0.64 | €1.08 | +67.3 % |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | €2.99 | €3.93 | +31.5 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | €4.61 | €5.53 | +19.8 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | €3.02 | €4.13 | +36.9 % |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | €5.93 | €6.11 | +3.0 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | €0.89 | €0.87 | -3.0 % |
| Bananas (1 lb) | €0.59 | €0.82 | +39.3 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | €0.73 | €0.60 | -18.1 % |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | €1.00 | €0.86 | -13.4 % |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | €0.68 | €0.48 | -29.7 % |
| Onions (1 lb) | €0.78 | €0.46 | -41.0 % |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | €1.32 | €0.95 | -28.1 % |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | €0.70 | €0.78 | +10.8 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | €4.99 | €8.00 | +60.3 % |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | €1.14 | €1.74 | +53.1 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | €2.02 | €2.58 | +27.4 % |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | €5.60 | €4.80 | -14.3 % |
Transportation | Portugal Edit |
Greece Edit | |
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | €2.00 | €1.20 | -40.0 % |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | €40.00 | €30.00 | -25.0 % |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | €3.50 | €4.00 | +14.3 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | €1.51 | €1.61 | +6.4 % |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | €15.00 | €15.00 | 0.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | €1.78 | €1.86 | +4.6 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | €30,043.00 | €24,980.00 | -16.9 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | €33,977.24 | €24,104.69 | -29.1 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Portugal Edit |
Greece Edit | |
| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | €119.88 | €192.57 | +60.6 % |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | €18.28 | €21.52 | +17.7 % |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | €36.35 | €28.48 | -21.6 % |
Sports And Leisure | Portugal Edit |
Greece Edit | |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | €37.76 | €43.31 | +14.7 % |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | €14.05 | €20.64 | +46.9 % |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | €8.00 | €8.50 | +6.2 % |
Childcare | Portugal Edit |
Greece Edit | |
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | €445.36 | €414.67 | -6.9 % |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | €10,454.15 | €8,881.02 | -15.0 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Portugal Edit |
Greece Edit | |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | €79.39 | €79.08 | -0.4 % |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | €35.73 | €34.68 | -2.9 % |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | €80.35 | €83.27 | +3.6 % |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | €91.55 | €104.36 | +14.0 % |
Rent Per Month | Portugal Edit |
Greece Edit | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | €917.12 | €492.48 | -46.3 % |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | €724.41 | €392.46 | -45.8 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | €1,548.26 | €841.24 | -45.7 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | €1,163.85 | €677.63 | -41.8 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Portugal Edit |
Greece Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | €325.11 | €255.05 | -21.6 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | €230.48 | €198.06 | -14.1 % |
Salaries And Financing | Portugal Edit |
Greece Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | €1,154.40 | €1,021.43 | -11.5 % |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 4.11 | 4.56 | +11.0 % |
| Last update: | 14 June 2026 | 10 June 2026 | |
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